US Fries

There is so many  favorite staples around the United States that are considered a must try, that skipping out on an unique eating  experience is almost down right a travesty haha. I'm serious, I have had the fortunate opportunity to taste some great food coast to coast. You got your luaus, spam musubis and plate lunches to name a few if you ever visit Hawaii, then you got your assortment of street taco spots scattered all throughout Los Angeles,ranging from traditional tacos to hybrids and fusions such Korean tacos and nachos with mouth watering Korean style beef and unique spices. I've had salt water taffy for the first time in New Jersey, Chili Frito pie in Oklahoma, fresh crawfish in Virginia, and one of my favorite pig out spots on the east coast,R U Hungry lunch truck located at Rutgers university in New Jersey which offers Fat Sandwiches stuffed with just about anything your heart desires.
Well, I can add a new entry into my endless list of must haves and pig out spots,located in the heart of Tempe,Arizona: US Fries!! What makes this spot unique is their main attraction called poutine,which is a Canadian-French dish that consist of crispy fries,smothered in gravy and cheese curds. Honestly,my knowledge of Canada is limited ,and I can sum up it all up with 5 words: hockey,Bret Hart, Wayne Gretzky, maple syrup and snow. I can officially add poutine into that list.
What US Fries did was add a bit of american flare to it while still keeping the  dish true to it's origin. There's at least a half dozen different variety's from traditional to the wild such as the one I ordered called pork 3 ways( BBQ pork,honey ham and crispy bacon) topped on top of a order of poutine!
There was a different flavor with each bite I took,with the gravy, smoked flavor of the meats and cheese curds all complementing each other well,it was definitely a party in my mouth haha and my belly did back flips.
There's something on the menu for everyone, yes including vegetarians as well. I also saw that  you can  also substitute fries for rice and that's what I may try the next time. I recommend not only this place  but  also this word of advice:if you're not a big eater or you're dining alone(as I was),then a small order will hit the spot good. For more of a bigger eater or a group of friends who want to share,the large will do that trick alright. Whatever you choose to do or even order,if this is your first time here, I can almost be certain that you may never  just settle with just plain old fries again.
Yes,it's that damn delicious! I promise you that.. Aloha until next time when my belly finds another place to eat at,Love, Peace and feast(m0de)

Rito's Mexican food

Aloha everyone, I sure hope your day is a good and blessed one. So yesterday, me and my family found a little hidden gem to eat at not too far from downtown Phoenix called Rito's mexican food, and judging by how packed they were, I figure not that many people can be wrong about this place. Rito's is one of those places that doesn't need a whole lot to attract business, while there menu isn't as big , their service and their quality of food does their speaking for them.
I ordered the red chili chimicanga , a hefty size burrito deep fried and covered with sour cream, guacamole and cheese, and loaded with chunks of red chili beef. The chili has a little kick, which to me enhanced it a bit more for flavor. The kids got the bean tostadas covered with cheese, and my brother ordered the red chili burrito. My sister in law ended up with beef tacos which she said was simple but delicious,simply tacos with no added fringe,just cheese,and meat and she was happy with it.
  I can definitely say I'll come back again to Rito's to eat  at on another time.  In the meantime, I'll be on the lookout for other places I have yet to discover.  Who knows where my belly will lead me to next but I am looking forward to it haha..
  As always,ALOOOOHHHAAA!
Love, peace and Feast(m0de) 🍴

 

New Garden Chinese Restaurant

First off, I wanted to wish everybody a happy new year! I hope it was a fun and safe one and may you continue to be blessed throughout the year. So, 2016 is here and there's much more to be discovered and devoured and I found a great place to eat at.
The phrase " Blink and you may miss out on something" definitely rings true for New Garden Chinese Restaurant. Placed on a corner near the beginning of downtown Phoenix, sits a hole in the wall establishment that I have passed by many times and until now, never once decided to check it out. By the suggestion of my brother,who has actually eaten here before, I knew from what he has told me about the portions especially, that I wasn't going to be disappointed.
Now, the exterior of this building may lack in presentation, and the inside may be quite simple and quaint,but what they lack in appeal, their food,the portions and their friendly service definitely will make you overlook those details.  I was especially impressed with their quick service and reasonable prices,and with that being said,I ordered the sweet and sour chicken with steamed rice ( $7.95 and more than enough for 2 or 3 people to share). To my surprise, I was also offered a free bowl of egg drop soup with won ton chips. Once my plate arrived,I thought they had made a mistake,that there was no way that massive plate of crispy batter and fried chicken pieces accompanied by a bowl of steamed rice, was all mine. Now, I'm not one to ever complain about getting a big portion of food at all,I was just surprised to say the least.
The sweet and sour chicken was battered Cantonese style ,crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the sweet and sour sauce on the side,just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I definitely got my money's worth and my belly was happy for sure. I ended up taking home the leftovers to devour later on. If this is an indication of good things to come,then I'll definitely be back  again and I'll make sure I have company with me.
The fortune in my fortune Cookie reads" Every exit is an entrance to new experiences" ,well stay tuned to see what 2016 may hold for me then.
And so my ongoing quest to find some amazing places to eat at will continue onward in this new year and I via to leave no plate untouched haha. Aloha!!!
Love, peace and feast(m0de)