There are signs of fall that are as sure as mums in bloom and the yearly argument about who was supposed to call to get the furnace cleaned. For instance, apples taste better in fall, and red wine begins to sound more appealing than white. Restaurant menus change as autumn appetites sharpen. Flavors get deeper and richer, and selections begin to feature seasonal foods, such as squash, venison, greens and root vegetables.
Some restaurants redo entire menus for the season.
Others make adjustments, adding dishes, changing presentations and side dishes. At Sturkey s on Wyoming Avenue, Chef Paul Sturkey adjusts his menu accordingly. New dishes include applewood smoked salmon with caviar cream served with peppered crackers. The particular meat that goes in the grilled seasonal game sausage changes weekly. Ostrich filet mignon is back on the entree list at customers request.