March 17, 2006
The Art of Remembering Where to Eat Out
In the past, I’ve posted on home cooked meals, dining etiquette, and, of course, restaurant reviews. It’s fairly random and I like it that way. However, when it comes to eating out at restaurants, I fall victim to the age old problem of returning to the same set of restaurants that I have come to rely upon as true and trustworthy. Depending on the occasion and dollar amount, these include jP’s American Bistro, Jasmine Deli, Fujiya, Chiang Mai Thai, Lucia’s, Barbette, Dong Yang, Yummy, and Cosmos to name a few.
This morning, I had a chance to browse through the 2006 City Pages Restaurant Guide by the wonderful, splendiferous Dara Moskowitz.
As I read through some of her reviews, I started to take mental note of new places to try out. Then, I started to think to myself, “Self, maybe if you write about them, you will remember them.� So here I am doing just that. Another reason for me to post these spots is to let you all know about them. Try them out first and get back to me.
Peninsula - 2608 Nicollet Ave South, Mpls -- Malaysian cuisine
Natural Escape - 6417 Lyndale Ave South, Richfield -- Mexican cuisine
Lucia’s Bakery and Take Home - 1428 West 31st St, Mpls -- Heartland cuisine to go
Mac’s Fish and Chips - 1330 Larpenteur Ave West, St Paul -- the name says it all
Tea House Chinese Restaurant - 88 Nathan Lane, Plymouth -- Sichuan cuisine
By the way, the photograph was taken by Holly when we were in Hawaii. We were eating at the Giovanni’s Original White Shrimp Truck in Kahuku, Oahu. Yummy…good garlic shrimp complemented with fresh coconut milk.