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WORLD FARE: Kangxi is Coming to a tough Convoy location

January 15, 2019 mgardiner

When word got out that Village North had closed, those who’d enjoyed its Northeastern Chinese dishes were naturally disappointed. Seeing as how those same people likely noticed they were often the only ones dining in the restaurant, the closing wasn’t all that suprising. Diners … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Hachi Ramen lightly pushes the boundaries

March 13, 2018 mgardiner

Japanese cuisine often feels old, but this isn’t always true. Even though ramen is Japan’s national dish, for example, it wasn’t created until the early 20th century and has been endlessly reinvented ever since. Sometimes, especially outside of Japan, that innovation tends to … [Read more...]

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WORLD FARE: Ignore the hype; Menya Ultra’s really good anyway

October 17, 2017 mgardiner

I am instantly suspicious when a new restaurant opens to massive hype and is declared “the best” of its kind. I get really nervous when a food TV personality drops in and declares that restaurant’s dish “might just be the best in America.” So when Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern … [Read more...]

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