Osso buco. Just the name is enough to inspire dreams of the impossibly tender and incredibly flavorful dish. The Italian favorite, which in paradoxically unappetizing fashion translates to “bone with a hole,” is typically made with a veal shank that is braised so that the meat is practically falling off the bone. In some cases, a chef may deviate from the norm and use beef or even pork.
Regardless of whether it’s made with tradition or innovation in mind, osso buco is a classic winter dish. When the temperature dips into the 50s (freezing, by Vegas standards), here’s where to find it.
