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  1. Its location as a stand in the Mercado la Paloma might lead you to believe that the food at Chichen Itza is casual or ordinary…until you notice the line (all afternoon, when I was there, and mostly of Spanish-speaking people) and the beautifully composed plates of colorful, book-cover-worthy food (not by accident – the owner wrote Sabores Yucatecos: A Culinary Tour of the Yucatán). The closest comparison restaurant I can think of is Los Agaves in Santa Barbara, for style of service and quality of food and presentation, though the menu at Chichen Itza is a much shorter list of curated Yucatecan specialties. You order at the stand and receive a # for your order, and the servers run the food out to you. They also bring silverware and drinks, and the tables/chairs are big and solid, nicer than most food-court operations. Based on many recommendations, we tried the cochinita pibil (prettily mounded, long shreds of incredibly tender, juicy pork, in a tangy sauce), fish tacos (crunchy, well-seasoned, and bright), plantains (nicely fried), and panuchos (basically a shredded turkey taco, with the tortilla fried – I thought it was dry but it was my husband’s favorite dish). Our friends got the tikin-xic (fish fillets in a citrus sauce over rice – I want to add this to our order next time), pork tacos, more plantains, and chips and salsa. Almost everything was sprinkled with the pickled red onions (which I ordinarily don’t like but in this case found delightful. Thank goodness.) Except for a few bites of the rather ordinary rice and beans, we polished off everything with gusto while proclaiming it delicious. Prices are so gentle you feel as if you’re getting away with something. The location is low key and families abound so fear not in bringing small children (though you might have a hard time finding a high chair). It’s less than a mile from USC and Exposition Park (home of the California Science Center, Rose Garden, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County), so pairs perfectly with a day of exploring. I might not walk the distance, due to on-ramps under the highway and slight sketchiness of the neighborhood, plus there is a parking lot at the Mercado and some street spaces available. Really can’t recommend this place enough - I can’t wait to go back!
  2. I was up in Baltimore this past weekend and grabbed a late lunch at Rub (They insist on capitalizing the entire word, but I will refrain from doing so). Although it has all the trappings of a chain, it's not, and the BBQ isn't bad at all. Got the two-meat plate with Brisket and Ribs...the Brisket was the winner, but the ribs weren't bad, just not great. For $13, the two-meat plate came with your choice of two sides: I got the corn pudding (excellent texture, nice and spicy) and the macaroni and cheese (maybe not the best choice, but not bad). Anybody else been here and have thoughts? If I was back up in the area I'd probably stop by, but other BBQ recommendations in B-more are always welcome.
  3. I posted a link to Etta James singing "The Very Thought of You" from her beautiful "Mystery Lady" album over in the Carmen McRae thread. Here's another great track from the same album, "How Deep Is The Ocean." I totally love this album and can't say enough nice things about it: Here, on the other hand, is Etta James doing the kind of thing she was better known for, tearing up Otis Redding's "I Got The Will." I hate to use the word "apotheosis" again so soon, but if this ain't apotheosis, I don't know what is:
  4. Any suggestions for Riverside? I'm going to be there for work next week (and be warm, the importance of which cannot be overstated), staying at the Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown. --- El Corral Mexican Grill (Mark Dedrick) The Salted Pig (goodeats)
  5. For some reason, I recall hearing The Salted Pig is a good place to dine at, but can't recall from where or why.
  6. I'm going to post some reviews based on my recent trip to LA and Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. In response to Xochitl10, the only good meal I've had in Riverside (and I've had many there) is at El Corral for Mexican food. It's my great aunt's favorite place, so when I'm visiting her I end up there a ton, and I love it, particularly for breakfast. They have posole and menudo on the weekends.
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