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Grilled Eel and Soba
UNGAI DONBURI at Magokoro Japanese Restaurant
My friend Gil Garduño, New Mexico’s Sesquipedalian Sybarite, finally shamed me into eating Japanese food by promising me that the Eel here is spectacular. Hesitantly, I ended my 45-year Japanese food boycott and had the Eel. Well, it IS spectacular and I can’t wait to return.
Grilled eel with avocado and soba served with miso soup and the sides of the day. Since I don’t do rice, I substituted warm Soba because rice is borin. This is a spectacular dish. The Dazzling Deanell couldn’t believe the look of utter delight that washed across my face at my first bite.
Shrimp Po’ Boy
Shrimp Po’ Boy at The Point Grill
Served with ‘bang!’ sauce and house made pickles.
You needn’t fly to NOLA for a fine po’ boy. This is it, right here. Succulent shrimp lightly battered in a spicy coating, the tastes will tickle your palate. The sauce has a nice bang. Order it with a nice ale, and you will never go anyplace in the Duke City for a po’ boy.
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits at The Point Grill
Creamy jalapeno grits with Cajun spiced shrimp. Topped with maple bacon, smoked provolone, a sunny-up egg, and scallions.
This is my favorite dish here. The combination of sweet (from the maple), salty (from the bacon), spicy (from the jalapeños), and cheesy make a flavor profile that will haunt you for days. This dish made its way onto my Best Dishes of 2016 List.
Pastel de Tres Leches
Pastel de Tres Leches at Delicias Cafe
Bread Pudd with Gelato
Bread Pudding at M’Tucci’s Market and Dali
Smoked Pork Tenderlpin
Smoked Pork Tenderloin at M’Tucci’s Market and Dali
Italian Beef and Lincoln Pork
Italian Beef Chicago-Style at Red Rock Deli
Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl
Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl at Savoy Bar and Grill
I think that Savoy Bar and Grill is one of the bet restaurants in The Duke City. I brought The Dazzling Deanell here for her birthday, and she nearly swooned. Chef Frans Dinkelman has a real passion for all aspects of food, from the selection of the freshest and best ingredients to the expert preparation and plating. He can take something you think you don’t like and completely change your mind.
Wasabi smashed red potatoes, slivered peppers & snow peas, sesame beurre blanc, soy pearls. I could eat this every week.
Eggs Benedict on Eggplant
Eggs Benedict at M’Tucchi’s Italian
This excellent verso of Eggs Benedict does not sit on an English muffin. Rather, it sits on a lightly breaded slice of eggplant that has been gently fried to a tender crispiness while the interior is soft and runny like melted cheese. The egg yolks are perfectly runny. Good home fries with gently caramelized onions complete this dish.
