The Mayan Taqueria & Cantina 3020 N. Walker Ave., Suite A What works:Each taco gets its own treatment, and honey with shrimp works well. What needs work:The chicken in the enchilada was a little dry. Tip:Be on the lookout for new cocktails in early 2020. In late October, Yelp released its ranking of top 50 […]
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Restorative Deli
From its etymology, the word “restaurant” literally means “that which restores.” Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is fond of saying the word means “to restore a community.” I think both definitions are particularly apt because when you’re hungry, there’s nothing quite as restorative as a good meal, and when you think about how many plans have […]
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Taqueria El Rey’s expansive menu keeps diners happy and satisfied
It’s a good sign when customers can’t decide which is their favorite dish at a restaurant. After ordering a truly alarming amount of food at Taqueria El Rey, 100 S. May Ave., I turned to a couple of fellow diners and asked which menu items they liked best. “Everything,” they said. They eat at the […]
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OKG7 stops for soup
Soup Soup7606 N. Western Ave.soupsoup.webs.com843-7095The fall lineup is here. Try festive flavors including autumn bisque, squash, creamy carrot and baked potato. It’s not all soup, though. Pick up specialty casseroles like creamy tomato pasta with chicken, shepherd’s pie and beef enchiladas. Don’t forget dessert — apple cake, apricot bar and pumpkin pie. Saturn Grill6432 Avondale […]
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Boss broths
Bone-chillingly cold. White-walker-from-beyond-the-Wall cold, to put it in a Game of Thrones perspective. If your hands are shaking and you can see your breath, how about some soup? That’s right: soup. Poor, oft-maligned soup. Relegated to the margins as “food for when you’re sick” or “what churches serve to the homeless,” soup is actually magical. […]
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OKG7 places where the soup is on
Forward Foods5123 N. Westernforwardfoods.com879-9937 Fresh-made soup on the daily is what you’ll find at this quaint shop. Organic cream of tomato, heirloom bean chili and the soup o’ the day are just a few of the options for lunch. On the side, grab a quiche or ready-made sandwiches. Don’t neglect the cheese counter. Saturn Grill6432 […]
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Last supper
Nobody is going to want to make me food. Think about it: Everybody is going to be huddling with their families, remembering the good times and praying that the end will be relatively painless. But not a one of them will be interested in exchanging a perfectly cooked medium-rare ribeye, shrimp cocktail, garlic scalloped potatoes […]
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What the pho?
It is a broth-based soup served hot with rice noodles; items on the side include basil, mint leaves, lime, bean sprouts and jalapeños. Vary the spice level with Sriracha, fish, chile or hoisin sauces, and it’s the perfect antidote for wintertime blues or sniffles. Pho Lien Hoa, 901 N.W. 23rd, is a longtime favorite among […]
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What the pho?
It is a broth-based soup served hot with rice noodles; items on the side include basil, mint leaves, lime, bean sprouts and jalapeños. Vary the spice level with Sriracha, fish, chile or hoisin sauces, and it’s the perfect antidote for wintertime blues or sniffles. Pho Lien Hoa, 901 N.W. 23rd, is a longtime favorite among […]