

In High School, I took three different cooking classes and got an A in each. By the time my mom returned, I was stirring the pot on the stove, and proclaimed "Look Mom! I'm cooking!" When my mom said that she was just running to the neighbor's and would be right back, I climbed onto the kitchen counter and found Lipton Instant French Onion Soup Mix. World Food Championships Certified Food Judge #1541Ĭertified Chili Judge #62 by the International Chili SocietyĬertified Steak Judge #1562 by the Steak Cookoff AssociationĬertified Pizza Judge #14 by the Pizza Cookoff AssociationĬulinary Institute of America "DISH" Member Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified BBQ Judge #112881 The Fire drink is one of their most popular, and we like it too. The Kladdkaka Cake with Wild Berry Compote and Toasted Pistachios was the perfect dessert. Kladdkaka Cake with Wild Berry Compote and Toasted Pistachios (Photo: Lori Brown)Īlert the media! Kevin and Lori are now officially dessert people. If that statement scares you, then I am talking about you. I loved this, but it might be too spicy for some people. Maybe that’s where the word “fun” comes in. The noodles were fat ones at about three inches wide, and still long too.

If you want to make great Chinese food, go get these two ingredients at MD Oriental. Part of the trick here is using authentic Chinese ingredients, like spicy broad bean paste, or more specifically-Pixian Doubanjiang, and real Szechuan peppercorns. It didn’t make me sweat, but it certainly satisfied. Finally! We have exceptional Chinese food in downtown St. Mapo Ho Fun – rice noodles, spicy broad bean paste, Szechuan peppercorn. There’s a lot more fried rice underneath the steak that you can’t see in the photo, and the charred leaks were a nice accompaniment as well. With a unique, flavorful spice rub, this is one of the best steaks in town. Grilled Koji Aged Ribeye with Cantonese Curry and Corn Fried Rice. MORE FOODIES READING Red Mesa Mercado is Takin' it to the Streets Grilled Koji Aged Ribeye with Cantonese Curry and Corn Fried Rice (Photo: Lori Brown) They are definitely another one of the stars of the menu. Lori said they are “percolating flavors” and they are “like a BBQ fish ball”. The Salt and Pepper Fish Cakes with Sweet and Sour Mustard Sauce look like meatballs, and they are just as mandatory to order. Salt and Pepper Fish Cakes with Sweet and Sour Mustard Sauce (Photo: Lori Brown) (Note: Bao means bun, so it is redundant to say “Bao Bun”.) The Char Siu Style Shitake and Gai Lan Steamed Bao delivered on its promise of light and airy on the outside, and umami goodness on the inside. It’s got everything your mouth wants.Ĭhar Siu Style Shitake and Gai Lan Steamed Bao (Photo: Lori Brown) Soy Sauce Cured Salmon with Brick Street Farms Lettuce, Pickled Radish, Fennel and Mandarin Vinaigrette – every ingredient in this salad is spectacular. Soy Sauce Cured Salmon with Brick Street Farms Lettuce, Pickled Radish, Fennel and Mandarin Vinaigrette (Photo: Lori Brown)

She said it’s a similar flavor profile as the Smoked Potato and Asparagus Dumplings with Dill and Fennel Pollen, which was absolutely fabulous. Spicy Chili Garlic Shrimp Dumpling – This was also from Abby’s separate visit.

Potato Asparagus Dumpling (Photo: Lori Brown) Spicy Chili Garlic Shrimp Dumpling (Photo: Abby Allen) Mike and Abby had this on a separate visit, and said it was delicious. If you don’t know, Lion’s Mane is a mushroom. Smoked Lion’s Mane with Brunost, Hawthorn Cream, Chili Oil, and Sea Buckthorn on Sami Bread. Definitely order this, but save some for me. I have to admit that I skipped over this while reading the menu, as it didn’t seem interesting. Jamison Pan Seeded & Round Rye Bread with Whipped Roe Butter (Photo: Lori Brown)Ī: Jamison Pan Seeded & Round Rye Bread with Whipped Roe Butter (IL Ritorno’s Focaccia is pretty amazing too.) Pete Foodies, and is a monthly podcast guest.) (Abby writes reviews and develops recipes for St. friends, Abby and Mike joined us, and we shared everything, and compared thoughts.
