His little hobby has turned into quite the provider. Their texture is meaty, which makes them great for vegetarian dishes and a fabulous complement to beef. The mushrooms and some caramelized onions will flavor the sauce served with beef tenderloin topped with fried oysters. The demand for and the supply of shiitakes keep increasing in the Louisville area. Diners see them with feta cheese and black olives on Greek pizza at the Hurstbourne Parkway restaurant Harper's, while at the Napa River Grill in St. Matthews they're served with pasta, fava beans and asparagus.
Shiitakes can be expensive to consumers.
And if you overbuy, you won't have to waste any. Rehydrate them in hot water and use them as fresh. Shiitakes are widely available in specialty produce markets and some supermarkets in the Louisville area. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service. Send questions and comments to The Webmaster .