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Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack

I used to love the Rosa Mexicano near Lincoln Center: gorgeous blue-tiled wall with water trickling over it, delicious guacamole, fabulous margaritas. Some of that can be found at the one in Hackensack. The blue-tiled wall of water. The margaritas. […]

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Toloache in Manhattan

One of the best-pre theater spots around can be found on 50th Street: Toloache. Hamachi with fried avocado: Tortilla soup. (Excellent!) Tacos. Pork belly, I believe. The 411 on Toloache. Related posts: Excellent Pre-Theater Dining at Toloache in Midtown Pre-Theater […]

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Oyamel in Washington DC

Just because you’re traveling with a kid doesn’t mean you can’t try a sophisticated restaurants. Oyamel, one of the famous chef Jose Andres’ restaurants, certainly fits the bill. The staff is easy-going and friendly, the restaurant is lively, and the […]

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A Taco Affair in Little Falls

A cool new taco spot near the office, where you can get lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Hooray! Related posts: Supper at Surf Taco The Taco Project, Tarrytown Lunch at Surf Taco Lunch at Henry’s Farm to Table at Buttermilk […]

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Empellon in Manhattan

A fancy lunch at Empellon in Manhattan. I present Bay Scallops and Sea Scallops with Aji Dulce Dressing. Lovely — so fresh and clean — with just the right spice, sweet and cream. I’m eager to go back to try more. The […]

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bartaco in Port Chester

bartaco is a cute little spot in Port Chester — the first of a chain of taco joints now found up and down the East Coast. They serve expert margaritas and mojitos, and a small menu of “tacos” and “not tacos.” […]