habanero
noun
ha·ba·ne·ro
ˌ(h)ä-bə-ˈn(y)er-ō 
variants
or less commonly habañero
: a very hot roundish chili pepper (Capsicum chinense) that is usually orange when mature
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Come morning, arrive early to beat the line at Eggshell Bistro, where brunch classics take on big flavor (think shakshuka with habanero, goat cheese and zhoug sauce or an artichoke French tart with turmeric kimchi, capered olive tapenade and crisp bacon).
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Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
The palate is rich with flavors of buttered brown sugar crumbles, tart cherries, and a berry medley jam, while the finish lingers with hints of cherry pipe tobacco, charred oak, and a touch of sweet habanero pepper.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Try the frozen take on their signature drink, the Oaxacan on Broken Glass, with mezcal, chile liqueur, lime juice, and habanero bitters; or their Independence Day special: a boozy lemonade with a red, white, and blue Bomb Pop that ushers in plenty of summer nostalgia.
—Nicole Schnitzler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2023
Dig in: Vela offers a steak taco platter (called tabla de carnes) for $88 with handmade heirloom blue and yellow corn tortillas, three cuts of wagyu beef, and intense condiments including habanero miso paste.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 29 July 2024
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Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
The palate is rich with flavors of buttered brown sugar crumbles, tart cherries, and a berry medley jam, while the finish lingers with hints of cherry pipe tobacco, charred oak, and a touch of sweet habanero pepper.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Try the frozen take on their signature drink, the Oaxacan on Broken Glass, with mezcal, chile liqueur, lime juice, and habanero bitters; or their Independence Day special: a boozy lemonade with a red, white, and blue Bomb Pop that ushers in plenty of summer nostalgia.
—Nicole Schnitzler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2023
Dig in: Vela offers a steak taco platter (called tabla de carnes) for $88 with handmade heirloom blue and yellow corn tortillas, three cuts of wagyu beef, and intense condiments including habanero miso paste.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 29 July 2024
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“Habanero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habanero. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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