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This column pits local dishes against each other in a twist on the traditional restaurant review that we hope will please your taste buds. But, hey, this is just one writer's take, so don't hesitate to offer your own opinions or suggestions in the comments section.What a delicious week I’ve just completed. Nothing goes with Sunday football quite like an Italian beef sandwich. So that you may make an informed decision about which Italian beef to go with your football viewing, I’ve checked out three local haunts to find Oswego’s best. Portillo's Hot Dogs If you aren’t familiar, Italian beefs come in two varieties – wet and dry. Portillo’s Italian beef comes served on a limp kind of bread that just screams “WET ME PLEASE!” I found it unfortunate, then, that this sandwich wasn’t served wet, as much as it was served moistened. Aside from the lack of …
When it comes to a meaty topic such as this burger battle, it's difficult to cover all angles since there is such a wide range of personal preferences when it comes to ordering. Picking out a burger is as individual a task as picking out your wardrobe. No one’s taste is similar.In order to keep my audience happy, I decided to take a special approach to this segment. I tackled the specialty burger at each eatery and judged the beef, buns, condiments, and toppings. Tap House Grill 123 W Washington St “Addictive food” is part of their slogan and it’s no joke. I ordered a Kobe Beef Burger and was…
Egg rolls have always intimidated me, but I am not a picky eater. So I knew the day would come when I would face the staple of Asian appetizers. I placed my preconceived feelings aside and put my best foot forward to judge who in Oswego makes the best egg rolls.China Wok, 4542 State Route 71My first stop was China Wok. When I entered the establishment, a draft of cold air blew my way. The interior of the eatery was chilly so I decided to take my order to go. Seven minutes after placing my order, I received a freshly fried roast pork egg roll. I figured it would be warmer if I ate inside my …
As a young Latin woman, who took up cooking Mexican food from my mother, I like to think I know my stuff when it comes to Mexican dishes. With two decades of Mexican food tasting experience under my belt, I took my expertise and hit the town in search for the best authentic tacos in Oswego. The first stop on my quest was Arandas Tacos, a small authentic Mexican restaurant reminiscent to taco shops found in Chicago’s Little Village; an area heavily populated with Hispanics. This taco shop is as authentic as they come, with Spanish-speaking soap operas playing on plasma screens and cute Mexican…
