I tried to tell the two sisters who run the Saigon Uptown that they need to raise their prices. "We know," one of them replied, "but we're too busy." Which seems a little odd, since whenever I have visited, it has been nearly empty. Instead, they have put a little note inside their menu, advising customers that all the listed prices have been raised by 50 cents. So pork with … [Read more...]
My Huong Kitchen on Eat Street: Vietnamese street food and French crepes
If you are a fan of the Wong family's Asian restaurants - Nina Wong's Chindian Cafe, and Tammy Wong's Rainbow Chinese Restaurant, you'll probably enjoy the family's newest culinary offering - Tracy Wong's My Huong Kitchen. I've written about this tiny (14 seat) Eat Street eatery before - when it was called, um, Eat Street Eatery, but since then it has gotten a new name and a … [Read more...]
Sonora Grill: Mexican with a flair
I was pleasantly surprised by my most recent visits to the new Sonora Grill at 33rd and E. Lake Street. I've been a fan of the original Sonora Grill counter inside the Midtown Global Market, but the new sit-down, table service restaurant (in the former Molly Quinn space, strikingly remodeled) offers a full bar, more variety, and a creative take on Mexican cuisine. The basic … [Read more...]