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Chourico vs Chorizo & why I can’t seem to find Linguica

I have a feeling that this entry is going to prove to be part rant, part sausage class and part recipe. Let us start with the rant portion and get that out of the way. Growing up in RI and Southern MA linguica was always abundant and common place at family gatherings. My grandma often [...]

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Mexican Stand-Off

Finding the best Mexican food in Arizona is like finding the best rainbow or picking your favorite song. It depends on so many different little things that are subjective by so many different people.  Tastes vary. Prefrences are subjective to the individual as well as the individuals personal culinary past. So in that light I [...]

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Christmas Case….

Where to eat during the Christmas Season ? A question that gets most of us going pretty easy. We all have our favorites and I figured I would take some time to list some of mine for various reasons. 1. The Barrio Cafe – Guacamole made fresh tableside at this little eatery that provides authentic southern Mexico [...]

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George and Dragon Pub

English food you say? Yuck! No thanks! That was my response on the way into this stylish downtown Phoenix Pub and eatery. BOY WAS I SURPRISED! Darts and pool tables crowd one side of this undoubtedly British Pub and a separate dining area is opposite. The full menu is available in the pub. Not only [...]

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Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles

Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles, 10 W Yuma St. Phoenix Arizona. Chicken and Waffles ? Yes we serve breakfast and lunch, only together ! A few warnings are in order here. Don’t come here during prime dining hours (that includes late Friday nights) looking for peace and quiet or atmosphere. Unless you consider being surrounded by [...]

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From The Windy City to The Valley of the Sun…

The Chicago Hamburger Co. is little more that a store front just outside of Paradise Valley in Phoenix, featuring it’s famous Windy City Sliders. Tiny hamburgers made famous in Illinois (anyone remember White Castle?) Despite their size – 3 inches across – they’re pretty filling and quite tasty. They range from a plain burger (79 [...]

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