Archive for January 18th, 2011
What’s for Dinner?
January 18th, 2011
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Author: Friday afternoon I decided that a dinner out would be a nice evening treat for Foodie and I. However, I wasn’t in the mood for our usual staples, and my taste buds just haven’t been the same lately. Don’t know why. Possibly hormones… the weather? Anyway, after asking Foodie for some guidance, he responded with a particularly easygoing “Whatever you want my Love.” I replied, “Ok, Mister, now that usually would be the right answer… but not today. I can’t make up my mind and need your help.” Joe said, “If it’s food, I’ll eat it.” “Yup, got it, Joe. You’re off the hook. It’s the wife‘s job to decide…”
Still drawing a blank, I searched on-line Durham/Chapel Hill restaurants. Mexican and Chinese were already out of the question. Italian? Maybe… But, nothing was calling my name. Nearing 7:00pm, I was beginning to get way too hungry and my cognitive abilities were waning. Ok, Readers, I admit it. Yes, me, Mrs. King Foodie, took out a frozen dinner, micro-waved it, and fed it to the Foodie. [ Read the full article ] »
Mami Nora’s
Pulling up to Mami Nora’s on Davidson Ave, I was getting a good feeling already… “This is it! My fave, ‘hole in the wall’, diamond in the rough!” I exclaimed to Foodie. However, Joe was well beyond chit-chat and conversation, bee-lining straight for the door. Once inside, even I became transfixed by the amazing rotisserie smell permeating the air, and was eager to get down to business.
Standing at the counter, reading the menu items on the overhead board, I thoroughly enjoyed soaking in the warm, bright, homey atmosphere. I think I was even tapping my toes. Rotisserie is sold ¼ White/Dark, $4.99, ½ Chicken, $6.99, or Whole Chicken $11.99. All meals come with two sides which include rice, black beans, French fries, chicken soup, yucca fries, sweet plantains, house salad and coleslaw. Sides can be purchased individually, REG $1.99, LRG $3.50. [ Read the full article ] »
Posted in joe eats, Restaurant Reviews
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Tags: Chicken, Durham Restaurants, Inexpensive, Peruvian
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