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by David Cohen

AY AY PICANTE - PERUVIAN SEAFOOD & STEAK
4569 N. Elston • 773-427-4239
www.ayaypicante.com
There is only one word that can described my experience at this Peruvian restaurant–OUTSTANDING!
 The food and service at Ay Ay Picante is terrific. Every dish was cooked to perfection. It also had a perfect balance of flavors and spices. During lunch, owner Jaime Bardales and  manager Edith, shared some of the secrets of Peruvian home cooking with us.
The Ceviche served on a plate instead of in a martini glass, was the best I have ever tested anywhere.  I was very impressed. The Anticuchos, a marinated beef hearts served on skewers, is a family recipe dish. Passed from generation to generation the Anticuchos is one of the best dishes on the menu. The Parihuela, a fisherman’s stew is the Peruvian version to the Bouillibaise. Cooked in a Inca corn beer, this dish made with fish, calamari, mussels and octopus is by far my favorite. I just couldn’t stop eating it. I will always go back to Ay Ay Picante for this delectable delight.
Overall,  there is only one word to describe my experience, DELICIOUS! A visit to Ay Ay Picante will be well worth it!  Ay Ay Picante is my new “Jewel.”
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JOYS NOODLES and RICE • THAI CUISINE
3257 N. Broadway • 773-327-8330
www.joynoodlesandrice.com
This popular Institution in the middle of Boys-town attracts diverse crown of loyal customers that always come back to enjoy the original home cooking of  Thai dishes that owners Joy and John has created for over 17 years. 
The Chef's favorite dishes are the Pad Thai, Pad See Eiw, Panag Noodles and the Chicken Coconut Curry which are also the best dishes on the menu. 
For Appetizers you should try the The Chicken Satay, Pot Stickers, Spring Rolls and the Crab Rangoon. These appetizers are always delicious, fresh and they are a perfect choice to start to your meal here.  
This convenient casual eatery is a B.Y.O.B. Open 7 days to their repeat customers, but they always welcome visitors and new customers. Just like the regulars you will find out  what Joy's noodles and Rice is,all about. It is about great meal always cooked with fresh ingredient, it is all about good value, and good price. So I guarantee you will have a joyful experience! Bon Apetit.!

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www.fiestamexicanauptown.com
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Joy’s Noodles  & Rice
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www.joynoodlesandrice.com
This popular Institution in the middle of Boys-town attracts diverse crown of loyal customers that always come back  to enjoy the original home cooking of Thai dishes that owner Joy and John has created for over 17 years. Try the Chef's favorite dishes  Pad Thai, Pad See Eiw, Panag Noodles and Chicken Coconut Curry which are the best dishes on the menu. The Chicken Satay, Pot Stickers, Spring Rolls and the Crab Rangoon appetizers are delicious and always be a great start to your meal here.  This convenient casual eatery is a B.Y.O.B., and open 7days to their repeat and new customers that know Joy's noodles and Rice is all about fresh ingredient, good value, and good price. Enjoy!

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www.lafondalatinogrill.com
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R J Grunts  
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