I was recently at Bean & Barrel and had the lemon Johnny cake with sweet potato butter, a special on their Sunday brunch menu. Oh my gosh! Could you get the recipe? - S.H., Chapel Hill

Sam Allen, chef at Bean & Barrel (50100 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill; 967-9990; www.beanandbarrel.com), shares the recipe.

Specialty of the House gets recipes for local restaurant dishes. Send requests, including your city, to Specialty of the House, c/o The News & Observer or e-mail ggcox@bellsouth.net.

Note: Recipes are to the right under Related Content.