News events have turned some people’s attention to Ukrainian restaurants in the United States, either as a way to show our support to the country or as a way to enjoy the cuisine. In my research for the Restaurant … Continue reading
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Steve’s Best Food Experiences of 2023
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I think it is worthwhile to publish a year-end summary of a few of my favorite restaurants as well as making some personal comments (as if reading my opinions in the restaurant reviews is not enough). Through the vicissitudes of … Continue reading
Riviera–El Paso, TX
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Riviera Restaurant 5218 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 584-1542 Riviera has been in operation since 1948, and when I came to El Paso it was one of the several restaurants (mostly located in the Upper Valley) specializing in New Mexican … Continue reading
Pho Zero Degree–Las Cruces, NM
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Pho Zero Degree 1305 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 222-0718 Over the years I have come to expect that some of the most disappointing food in Las Cruces would be found on University Avenue across the street from … Continue reading
Matteo’s (University Ave.)–Las Cruces, NM
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Matteo’s Mexican Food 1001 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 888-4310 At first glance Matteo’s seemed to be a south of the border style restaurant rather than one serving New Mexican cuisine. After eating here, though, I am classifying … Continue reading
La Nueva Casita–Las Cruces, NM
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La Nueva Casita Cafe 195 N. Mesquite St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 523-5434 Just when I thought I knew all the best New Mexican restaurants in the Las Cruces area (with strong contenders such as Chope’s, Nellie’s, and Nopalito) I … Continue reading
Han Il Gwan–El Paso, TX
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Han Il Gwan Restaurant 9787 McCombs St. El Paso, TX (915) 759-7911 El Paso is known for its almost ubiquitous Mexican food, and sometimes it seems that this is the only good choice for eating out. Being a military town, … Continue reading
El Paso Lent Specials–2023 Report
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The Lent Specials served widely in El Paso and some surrounding communities are common throughout Mexico but are not widely found in the United States. I made a list of places to find them in my previous article, but I … Continue reading