April 3, 2011
Serg's Mexican Kitchen
The enchilada can be dated back to the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, when both would used the newly invented tortilla to wrap around bits of meat or fish. Moving forward, the enchilada evolved slightly with the addition of cheeses, chili…
March 27, 2011
Kit n Kitchen
Many dishes on Kit n Kitchen’s menu combine the boldness of European cuisine with the subtle satisfaction of Asian flair. One such dish, the Spicy Ground Beef and Eggplant, started over a decade ago, although that dish has since evolved…
March 20, 2011
Saigon House
It is the freshness of Vietnamese cuisine that makes the Southeast Asian country’s dishes so appetizing and appealing. A healthy blend of spices, vegetables, fresh meat and noodles complement each meal, and those items are sometimes combined and presented in…
March 13, 2011
J2 Asian Fusion
Fusion-style restaurants have been increasing in popularity since the 1970s, thanks to their ability to successfully blend separate ethnic foods and cultures onto one plate. These eateries are particularly popular in locations where various ethnic groups live closely together, hence…
March 6, 2011
The Fat Greek
Maybe customary, maybe coincidental, but like many Greek families, The Fat Greek’s new Mezze Platter is nothing short of boisterous and flavorful. Indeed, the Mezze Platter can be both a warming sight and intimidating at the same time. One of…
February 27, 2011
New Liu's Chop Suey
The combination dish of walnuts and shrimp is a relatively easy item to find throughout China. Traditionally, the dish was simply prepared, with plain shrimp, either steamed or fried, mixed with walnuts, mayonnaise and sometimes thick milk. As Chinese cuisine…
February 20, 2011
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
When customers ask Paesano Ristorante Italiano owner Billy Rattanasamay which part of Italy he is from, he often replies with a chuckle, “I am from the mountain side.” Actually, Rattanasamay is from Laos, but you’d never know that by the…
February 13, 2011
The Willows Restaurant
Can you imagine sitting down for a traditional Hawaiian-style meal with the usual suspects in front of you — kalua pig, lau lau, lomi lomi salmon and poi — and then discovering the ahi poke was noticeably absent from your…
