Richard’s On 3rd is True New Mexican Cuisine
by Lacy Boggs / photo by Ed Corcoran

When my aunt and uncle came to visit me in Santa Fe while I was a college student there, my uncle had only one stipulation for where we should go for dinner: He wanted a real local’s spot, a hole-in-the-wall.
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June 2010
Put down the fork and reach for a taste of Africa

There’s a moment of glee when you realize you’re expected to eat with your hands at Ras Kassa’s—maybe a bit of an “in-your-face!” to all the times Mother told you to sit up, tuck in your shirt and use your fork properly.
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May 2010
Cracovia brings Polish flare to the Front Range
by Lacy Boggs
photo by Andrea Burolla

My life was not truly complete until I ate a pierogi. I don’t know what took me so long; the filled dumpling family is a particular favorite of mine. But the moment I bit into a potato and cheese pierogi at Cracovia in Westminster, I knew I would never be the same.
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April 2010
Radek Cerney’s food overcomes other issues
by Lacy Boggs / photo by Andrea Burolla

L’Atlier chef/owner Radek Cerney is known for experimenting. His menus often feature unusual preparations. His latest experiment, Radex Bistro—formerly known as Full Belly—is a comfortably priced foray into his signature hybrid fare. Dishes are unpretentious yet pleasantly complex, but the overall package still has a few rough edges.
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March 2010
Pinocchio’s has the recipe for a warm winter meal
by Lacy Boggs / photo by Andrea Burrola

When you work in downtown Erie, you’re always on the lookout for good places to eat within a (relatively) short distance. We give props to our neighboring restaurants on Briggs Street, but variety is the spice of life—and one needs the spice of variety.
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January 2010