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All organic produce
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all sultry. It’s a land o f rich flavors, vibrant
colors, incredible music and persistent spir
it. Malanga C ocina Cubana is the special cre
ation of Eric Laslow (Laslow’s Northwest). Ded
icated to his Cuban grandmother, the restau
rant serves up traditional fare with a nixl to her
preparation secrets. T he fried plantains are out
rageously gcxxl— tangy, salty and sweet. Cou-
pled with a fresh mojito, the appetizers alone
will make you heady. But don’t miss main
courses like the Picadillo Cuhano, a traditional
meal o f ground beef, capers, tomatoes and
raisins with black beans and rice— it is superb.
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Restaurant & Lounge
his is, by all accounts, the place to go for
hnmeh. W h at’s the draw? Friendly, bistro
atmosphere for sure (coffee mugs never go
empty) and a general air o f openness. My
friend and I partixik o f the enormous
omelets— mine was Swiss, sauteed mushrooms
and spinach; hers was the Greek, with the
usual suspects, including Kalamata olives.
Alongside our eggs beckoned the most scnimp-
tious home fries this side o f the Rix:kies. W e
couldn’t figure out the ch ef’s secret: Potatoes
are light and fluffy inside, crispy and seasoned
outside. Perfection! N ext time 1 go I’m trying
the famous C o m Flakes-cnisted French toast!
M alanga Cocina Cubana •
4627 N.E. Fremont St.
( 505 ) 221.21 1 1
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Alameda Caffe • 4641 N.E. Fremont St.
Yummy kids menu!
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uch a sweet, unassuming neighborhixxl.
Such a haven for homebodies. According to
last summer’s survey of the queer communi
ty, the Beaumont area is one of the top ZIP
codes we call home. It warms my heart to think
o f all those same-sex couples fixing up adorable
bungalows and just generally keeping up with
the Joneses. For those who live near 45th and
Fremont, you know how lucky you are. For
those who hail from other parts of the city, pay
attention: Beaumont is one o f the happenin’
foodie spots in town. Even if you can’t afford a
dinner at the upscale sensation Fife, you can eat
in style at some other area hot spots.
Alameda Brewrhouse •
4765 N.E. Fremont St.
his large, airy lunch and dinner spot has the
feel of an old grain shed decorated by an
avant-garde Swede. T h e Kx>ths here are so
cool! Slatted, blond wood hack-lit from below
and stainless-steel tops. Despite the proverbial
T V set showing soundless sports games above
the bar, any macho het attitude is kept to a
minimum. For lunch I tried the homemade
Black Bear Stout Turkey Pot Pie (with a glass of
Black Bear Stout, of course, to m atch)— the
fresh mushrooms, turkey and veggies were much
more than your average pub fare, as was the
buttery, flaky cnist. A gixxl veggie choice is the
falafel sandwich with fresh cucumbers and
tomatoes and thick cut fries on the side.
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