El Potosino offers authentic Mexican flavors and friendly service even if you don’t speak Spanish.
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The diverse menu at Fung’s Kitchen delivers
There’s no such thing as ordering too much food at Fung’s Kitchen, and that includes the dim sum service.
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Birrieria Diaz serves up delicious Mexican fare
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food, look no farther than Birrieria Diaz. And make sure you order Tacos Diaz — no excuses.
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I also think it’s the most indulgent.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I also think it’s the most indulgent.
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Peru-fect
Raul Ramos Photo by Mark Hancock A friend and I recently took a trip to Naylamp Peruvian Restaurant, 2106 SW 44th St. The restaurant is a little difficult to spot, as it is rather small and connected to another establishment. We were able to find it within a few minutes, though. Samara and Raul Ramos, […]
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Peruvian purview
Ceviche mixto Photo: Shannon Cornman Are Peruvian people crazy-fat? I know, I know, it’s unfair to stereotype an entire nation of people, but as a crazy-fat guy, I feel compelled to ask. See, every Peruvian restaurant I go to keeps serving me this delicious food, and I think, “Oh, I’ll just eat a little bit,” […]
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What about Kabob?
Daal channa BY: Mark Hancock Look, I just eat the food. Sorry. If you’re looking for an in-depth look at what makes Indian food and Pakistani food different or some kind of historical significance or really anything … I don’t know. I just like Kabob-n-Curry, which is the only Pakistani place I’m aware of in […]
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Pho fever
The spacious dining room has vaguely Asian decor. Paper lanterns hang over each table and there’s a big bamboo plant in a vase on the front counter. Modern adult rock was playing on the sound system, and a smoothie machine buzzed periodically. Bottles of hoisin, the ubiquitous Sriracha, hot chili, soy sauce and vinegar stand […]
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Nhinja star
There’s just something happy about Nhinja Sushi & Wok. Maybe it’s the way the colors of the employees’ T-shirts pop against the clean, white space inside. Maybe it’s the modern design that puts soy sauce, Sriracha and Chinese mustard on display. In my case, it was the look of joy on my toddler’s face as […]
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Principles of pasta
Calzone Credit: Shannon Cornman The market for Italian food is confusing. Much to my chagrin, there are plenty in our fair city who think that the height of Italian cuisine can be found at Olive Garden. (Their breadsticks are good.) And there are plenty of other mass-market spaghetti slingers, too. Carino’s and Fazoli’s, not traditional […]