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Nhật
It’s called Nhật. It means one or most in Vietnamese. A fitting name for it is truly the most delicious pho you will ever experience in your life. All others shrink in comparison. If you ever find yourself in Mesa, Arizona, seek it out. It’s so divine that even on 117 degree days during the unrelenting southwest summer months, the cravings for the steaming hot soup will compel you out of your air conditioned dwelling to devour the succulent golden nectar. Cumulatively over the years, I have handed over whole paychecks to this place. I say this with no hyperbole.
By Bryan Day5 years ago in Feast
When Duke's Rocked My BBQ World
I brake for BBQ. I travel for BBQ. I’ve been known to plan vacation days around the search for BBQ. I’ve eaten BBQ from the Carolinas and Tennessee to St. Louis and throughout Texas. You get the idea. Yet, never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d find some of the best BBQ I’ve ever eaten just a 10-minute walk from my front door.
By Mike Barzacchini5 years ago in Feast
Gems and Eats
It started two years ago by finding out a national dish for each territory, from Catskill dogs in Arizona to Wisconsin cheese curds. We decided to go beyond the classics—the food that everybody tells you to try when you visit—for the second edition of this list and spotlight chefs and delicacies that have had a significant influence or represent a noteworthy culture state. We looked at each of the 50 states (plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico) and their distinct culinary backgrounds, discussing our picks on heated Zoom calls and prolonged Loose blogs. It was just another weekend like any other. My family and I are on our way to another holiday. Since there was no food available, I wanted to try the food at a restaurant I had never been to before. Two greeters greeted me as I opened the glass door with a welcoming smile and led me to a table with just two seats. They handed me the menu and waited for me to choose what I wanted to eat. Besides, if the names of the dishes are new to me, I do not order them. Thai Honda, on the other hand, has matching images for all of the options. And if I was confused, I might look at the matching picture and decide from there.
By Vashish Ramoutar 5 years ago in Feast
The Cove Cafe Restaurant & Grill
The pandemic, lockdown and all our favourite eateries are on a Takeout basis only. No sitting in a comfy homey locale enjoying an appetizer followed by a scrumptious entree and finished off with a sweet desert. Cooking became the daily grind. No relief, even in this quaint ‘adult lifestyle’ community. Then The Cove Café & Grill stepped in and up.
By Irene M Andrews5 years ago in Feast
Hospitali-Thai
Before I moved to my current location, I lived in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson is primarily known for being the capital of Mississippi and a rather small city. However, what many people don't realize is that Jackson is a heck of a food town. Although they face the usual challenges opening their doors, small, independent restaurants flourish, by and large. Along with the usual Southern fare, there are a number of other cuisines to be had. Interestingly enough, that includes some of the best Thai food I've had in any city (disclaimer: I have not yet managed to travel to Thailand, so this claim is made only in comparison to Thai food I've had across the US).
By Catsidhe5 years ago in Feast
Go Bananas for Monkey Business
Four words: Breakfast Served All Day. Wait, it gets better. That breakfast is grown, cooked, and served by at risk young adults. All money spent there goes right back to supporting them.
By Malia5 years ago in Feast
The Café
It seems to always be the most non-descript places that are the best. This emerald in the rough is a slice of the best things from Earth. When a restaurant becomes a local hangout in a tourist town, you know they have it going on. The Café on Southard is hands down my favorite restaurant in all Key West. It is not the most expensive nor the most marketed. Yet, they do so many things the best way.
By Holly Yandle5 years ago in Feast
EAT EAT says the little candle
With a restaurant that goes by the name commonwealth, their food is not so common. The riches of endless flavors with new dishes caters to anyone with fine taste. If burritos are your only thing, this may not be the place for you, but still recommended to try. The place offers the experience to share with others, giving you the chance to try a little bit of everything and still feeling full at the end. It's the higher experince of sharing appetizers. The variety of fish, meats, veggies, and everything in between is offered on the daily, with new additions every other week. The hidden gem is found in the streets of Burbank, and let me tell you there’s a reason it’s small and on the corner. If there was more word on this place there would be no room for all us! It’s secret placing and one way windows allow for only those have the inside scoop to join. The family oriented vibe allows for a community of people that come in, creating regulars catching up with one another.
By Valentine Casey5 years ago in Feast
Ban Ban Asian Bistro
I prefer a restaurant with different flavors. What I mean by different flavors is a variety of dishes from many countries. I am aware that there are restaurants like that out there, but not many I have come across. When I go to Chinese buffets, there would be the usual Chinese dishes, a few selections of Sushi, and even fewer selections of American food. Sure, I enjoy eating at a Chinese buffet on a Saturday night. However, I get bored with the same dishes I see every single time I dine at one. It has been that way for many years.
By Leona Valentine5 years ago in Feast
Saving the Eateries We Love -- How One Man Kept the Restaurants in His Community Alive During Quarantine
What if your favorite restaurant closed for good? What if there was something you could do to prevent that, even while everyone was telling you it was impossible? Rick Clark of Spokane, Washington set out with a mission to save as many restaurants as he could and he grew a humongous team to help him. In the process, Spokane Quaranteam has raised money to support many local and not so local restaurants and businesses.
By Maria Calderoni5 years ago in Feast
Our Hometown Go-To Eatery
I have lived in the small town of Green River, Wyoming off and on since 1966. The building where The Hitching Post Restaurant is now located has been there longer than that. I don't ever remember not seeing it as we drove into town from the east.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Feast
Bar Hygge
Living down the street from Bar Hygge is a plus, but even if I didn't, I would still be an avid proponent of it. Located on the quieter side of Fairmount Avenue nestled between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Broad street, it sits perfect walking distance from Center City. From the first moment walking in, you get the sense that this is a family owned and operated business. From the soft fabrics used in decorating the couches, to the main wall in the dining room, that is made of real disassembled oak barrels, to the side dining room that has all sorts of mismatched and charming decorations mainly window pains. It is a place that it is hard not to feel at home in. The lighting is soft and inviting and the beer is ever changing of course, because they not only know food, they are a brewery as well. The food is centered in fresh ingredients and on pushing the boundaries in European centered flavors with a strong American influence. For a healthy amount of sharing options, the build your own board (with meats, cheeses, specialty dishes or veggies) is a great family style starting place because there is always something on for everyone.
By Monika5 years ago in Feast