I was thinking about ways to serve meatloaf that would avoid
cliche but still validate this American classic. I wasn't thinking of
a true Wellington per se, but rather encasing the meatloaf in puff
pastry with caramelized onions and maybe some blue cheese.

Then I read the NY Times food section ($25 & Under), only to
learn that 24 Prince is doing exactly that. Or was. I *think* I
trailed at 24 a couple weeks ago, and they weren't doing any
meatloafs, or other species of comfort foods the review alluded to
(they don't have a chef right now, so there might not be the degree of
control on the menu).

Either way, is meatloaf en croute common, has it been
appearing in comfort food venues?

Andy Katz