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Steve’s Best Food Experiences of 2022

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Posted on December 31, 2022 by Steve
Bucatini and meatballs at Ardovino's Desert Crossing in Sunland Park, NM

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My annual list of “Best Food Experiences” is very subjective, but at the same time it is meant to give readers a quick list of meals that really stood out in my mind as being particularly good experiences. Please note … Continue reading →

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Traditional Cantonese Winter Solstice Meal

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Posted on December 22, 2022 by Steve
Rice ball soup is a traditional dish served at the winter solstice

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One of my passions is to explore traditional Chinese food, but along with this comes a celebration of the traditions for which the food is served. A good example of this is Rice Ball (Tang Yuan) Soup served at the … Continue reading →

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Trattoria Bella Sera–El Paso, TX

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Posted on November 16, 2022 by Steve
Trattoria Bella Sera on Yarbrough Dr. near Montana Ave.

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Trattoria Bella Sera 3512 N. Yarbrough Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 598-7948 The original Trattoria Bella Sera opened its doors in 2007, occupying the space of the former Savino’s Restaurant at 9449 Montana Avenue. Its subsequent move to Yarbrough Drive, … Continue reading →

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Chope’s–La Mesa, NM

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Posted on November 3, 2022 by Steve
Chope's in La Mesa, NM

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Chopes Bar & Cafe 16165 S. Hwy 28 La Mesa, NM (575) 233-3420 Update Oct. 2022: Chope’s is now open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. My most recent visit was on a Sunday, and only the bar was … Continue reading →

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Cafe Mayapan–El Paso, TX

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Posted on November 1, 2022 by Steve
Cafe Mayapan

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Café Mayapán 2000 Texas Ave. El Paso, TX (915) 217-1126 Café Mayapán is more than just a restaurant, it is part of a nonprofit organization that provides job training and neighborhood revitalization as well as being part of a complex … Continue reading →

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Amar–El Paso, TX

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Posted on October 28, 2022 by Steve
Amar Restaurant

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Amar Restaurant 3100 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 613-5051 For El Paso a Peruvian restaurant is the kind of novelty I have been craving (an ethnic restaurant that serves something besides Mexican food). Shortly before my first (and … Continue reading →

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Support Your Local Ukrainian Restaurants

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Posted on October 23, 2022 by Steve

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 Guide … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Guide–North Dakota

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Posted on October 23, 2022 by Steve

Restaurant Guide Main Index Date indicates the most recent update of the restaurants listed Bold indicates my recommendations; others come from what I consider to be good sources Arnegard Tacos La Mexicana–215 Frontage Rd. (Mexican) Open Daily (apparently it is … Continue reading →

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