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Jacques-Imo’s–New Orleans, LA

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Posted on November 24, 2017 by Steve
Jacques-Imo's

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Jacques-Imo’s Cafe 8324 Oak St. New Orleans, LA (504) 861-0886 It is probably appropriate to have a night view of Jacques-Imo’s in New Orleans since it is only open after 5:00 P.M., and the atmosphere of this quirky and fun … Continue reading →

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Lucky Palace–Bossier City, LA

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Posted on November 24, 2017 by Steve
Lucky Palace

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Lucky Palace 750 Diamond Jacks Blvd. Bossier City, LA (318) 752-1888 Note: Lucky Palace has now moved to 8000 E. Texas St. at the Louisiana Downs Race Track Although Lucky Palace is thought by some to have the best Chinese … Continue reading →

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Kirin Court–Richardson, TX

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Posted on November 23, 2017 by Steve
Kirin Court

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Kirin Court 221 W. Polk St. Richardson, TX (214) 575-8888 Kirin Court is known mainly for its dim sum, and the fact that it is available any time the restaurant is open (when I went in the evening there were … Continue reading →

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Beverly’s–Oklahoma City, OK

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Posted on November 23, 2017 by Steve
Beverly's

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Beverly’s Pancake House 3315 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK (405) 848-5050 Beverly’s is one of the longest continually operating restaurants in Oklahoma City, and in fact was one of my favorite restaurants when I was growing up. I think their … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Southern Eatery–Oklahoma City, OK

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Posted on November 14, 2017 by Steve
Gumbo and side dishes

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Sam’s Southern Eatery (Closed) 7011 W. Hefner Rd. Oklahoma City, OK Sam’s Southern Eatery is a rapidly expanding chain of Cajun style restaurants based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and which has recently opened several locations in Oklahoma with more planned. My … Continue reading →

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A La Heart Cafe–Oklahoma City, OK

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Posted on November 2, 2017 by Steve
Oklahoma Heart Hospital

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A La Heart Cafe 4050 W. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK (405) 608-3200 I am willing to look in unconventional places for good food, and a number of on-line reviews led me to try the cafeteria in the Heart Hospital … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Guide

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Posted on October 21, 2017 by Steve

Restaurant Guide Index: (List of Recommended Restaurants from Various Sources) Alaska Arizona: Phoenix | Tucson Arkansas California: Los Angeles | Orange County | Sacramento | San Bernardino/Riverside | San Diego | San Francisco/Bay Area Colorado: Denver Idaho Illinois: Chicago | … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Guide–Iowa

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Posted on October 21, 2017 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 Alton Sfumato Pizzeria–4995 Carnes Dr. (Pizza) Open Thu-Sun only (5 to 9 … Continue reading →

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