Sunday, June 21, 2009

On a Quest: Update on SA Express-News "Reader's Choice" Restaurants




Sorry, fans, about the lack of posts this week. Crazy busy. Hoping to work a bit ahead so I can post several times next week. (Oh, and Happy Father's Day, and Happy Birthday to this blogger's sister!)

As previously posted, Bruce (who still owes me an entry on Freetail Brewing Company) and I are on a quest to hit as many of the SA Express-News "Reader's Choice" restaurants as we can. I have an update on two more:
  • Pasha (Critic's Choice, Best Greek/Middle Eastern): Located in a former Taco Cabana at Wurzbach and Bluemel, the hot, steaming, fresh pita bread boded well for our meal. The menu features a wide variety of gyros, kabobs, and other traditional Greek/Mediterranean fare, such as moussaka. Besides just being downright pretty (pictured), Bruce's cabob combo was expertly flavored and very tender. I recommend foregoing the wraps and just enjoy the pita on its own, perhaps with some mast-o khiyar dip. Another good place to take our favorite vegetarian.

  • Good Time Charlie's (Critic's Choice, Best Chicken-Fried Steak): I'm a fifth-generation Texas and therefore a connoisseur of good chicken-friend steak. Requirements: tender meat, crunchy (not greasy) crust, flavorful cream gravy. And although I like leftovers, a reasonable portion size also lands in the "plus" column. Good Time Charlie's meets the challenge. The cream gravy was some of the best I've tasted. We struggled to identify the flavor; we're pretty sure it was made with buttermilk. The diner-style menu features burgers, dogs, pork chops, and seafood, and the atmosphere is informal and family-friendly.
Watch for future posts on Mama Lee's Soul Food, Coco Chocolate Lounge and Bistro, and more.






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