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  • Izzy's Steaks and Chops: Reviews

    Andrew: "I always get the same thing: the marinated skirt steak, medium. It’s a generous portion of skirt steak bursting with tons of flavor, thanks to the exceptional marinade."
    Kimberly: "In terms of the sides, we LOVED the creamed spinach, it had a touch of nutmeg, I believe, and was sinfully rich and satisfying."
    Kaley: " I had ordered the strip steak, and my dining companion chose the prime rib. Being used to top cuts of meat, I was disappointed with the amount of fat and the lack of tenderness in the beef."

    Oct 26, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post

  • El Huarache Loco: Reviews

    Kimberly: "The tortillas for the tacos and the huaraches are made on site by hand which makes everything so very fresh and delicious."
    Andrew: "I loved the cecina. All the flavors mixing together really filled my mouth in an incredible way, making for a great taco."
    Kaley: " The handmade corn quesadilla that was served with squash blossoms won the award for the day."

    Oct 26, 2011 | 1 comment | View Post

  • Helmand Palace: Reviews

    Kaley: "To start, be sure to try the kaddo appetizer. This pan-fried and baked baby pumpkin melts in your mouth."
    Kimberly: "The raviolis seemed to be homemade and quite delicate, however, I found the split peas to be a bit tough, i.e. undercooked, and the seasoning of dried mint to be too overpowering for the dish."
    Andrew: "The 2nd entrée was the koufta challow: beef meatballs with Afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers, and green peas in a tomato sauce served with challow rice. The meatballs were absolutely delicious. "

    Oct 26, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post