As much as I like the menu at Rancho Alegre, either location, I’ve always been far more intrigued by what Venezuelan–born owner and gourmand Juan Manuel Rodriguez eats when he […]
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Umami, the ‘fifth flavor’
Umami Asian Kitchen Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! Nah, you didn’t miss a drawing for a gift card to stand online at The Lady and Sons. But you […]
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Random bites: Carlito’s Cuban, Circa 1875
Carlito’s Cuban We go a decade with one Cuban restaurant. Then within three months, we have three. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, little Carlito’s Cuban Cabana truly […]
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Random bites: The Distillery, remembering Ron Higgins
If I had a hammer… It had better be a “hog hammer” from The Distillery’s new menu. As if being the city’s pioneering craft beer bar wasn’t enough, this new […]
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Random bites: J.J. Bonerz, Barberito’s, Marco’s
J.J. Bonerz Ribs and Wings Bar This Bay Street bar and smokehouse earns its keep with late night crowds of beer–drinking, shots downing guests.But at lunch, the smoked ribs, wings […]
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Random bites: Seasons of Japan Express
Seasons of Japan Express After ordering, I checked into Foursquare and learned that my friend Melissa is “mayor” here. That means she’s been here a lot. It also means it’s […]
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Mirage, Circa 1875, Avia
The Mirage Mediterranean Bar & Grill This new downtown restaurant featuring Turkish–inspired cuisine has the potential to be an oasis – but not without some changes in the kitchen. I […]
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Random bites: Sugar Daddy’s
Sugar Daddy’s Wine & Food Bar I’ve been into this downtown newcomer a half dozen times, scoring a delicious small plate and glass of wine as an appetizer before heading […]
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Random bites: Cilantro’s, McDonald’s hoopla
Cilantro’s Mexican Cantina and Grill This new location of an old favorite has taken a definite step up in new digs located on Bay Street between Ruth’s Chris Steak House […]
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Kao and a schizophrenic Foodie!
Kao Thai Cuisine The best sweet and sour chicken I ever tasted was prepared at a Szechuan Chinese joint in, of all places, New Orleans. Since then, I’ve looked long […]
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Random bites: Firefly Cafe, Vic’s wine dinner
Firefly Cafe During the brief respite from cold weather last week, I went al fresco and stopped by Troup Square’s Firefly Cafe for a quick, quiet lunch. I was tempted […]
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Random bites: Leoci’s, Rancho Alegre
Leoci’s Trattoria I kept waiting for the crowd to subside at Leoci’s before highlighting my meal there – but there seems to be no let up in sight! This Sicilian–born […]