Chinese buffets have a certain level of omnipresence about them; Â they just seem to appear on every street corner. Harvest Moon Chinese buffet on E.N. 10th Street, ACU's friendly neighborhood Chinese Buffet is nothing fancy, but they offer quality food at a reasonable price. For under eight bucks, the restaurant offers an all-you-can eat buffet ... [Read More…]
Y’all Gotta Try This: Abilene’s best fried okra
"If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band," and if you're gonna eat in Texas - or the South in general - you gotta try the fried okra. A southern staple, the best deep fried okra embodies the very flavor of southern hospitality: It's warm, with a crispy outer shell and an almost creamy, yet slightly tart, filling that ... [Read More…]
Shop Candies by Vletas for Valentine’s Day victory
Anyone can jump in their car, drive to Walmart and buy a $5 box of pre-packaged, generic chocolate candies placed in a cheesy heart-shaped box - but if you really want to impress a Valentine, give him or her chocolate from Vletas. Vletas' hand makes an assortment of milk, dark and white chocolate-dipped candy and fruit, and its large selection ... [Read More…]
Bueno is best.
Like a true college student, my diet this week so far has consisted almost only of granola, Rice-A-Roni, and fast food. It's not that I prefer drive-thru's to other places, but I can admit that there are those weeks where eating fast food is unfortunately the most practical thing for my budget and my schedule. However, one place I can go any ... [Read More…]
Steak, chicken, sushi… Oh my
When I made the decision to come to Abilene, I knew I was leaving the city lights of my hometown, Dallas. One thing I prepared myself for is having to give up all of the exotic food choices in Dallas. Thai, Japanese, Greek... and the list goes on and on. But I learned something after making the move, Abilene has some impressive choices when it ... [Read More…]
Grandma Spicy Cooks the Best Tofu in Abilene
Mapo Tofu is my favorite dish at Szechuan restaurant. Szechuan is a province in Southern China which has its special food style. Food in szechuan is characterized by its spiciness. Mapo in Chinese means "grandma spicy." From the name, I think this dish was probably originally created by an elder lady who is known for making delicious spicy ... [Read More…]
Mexican cafe offers authentic flavor
It wouldn't be fair to call Alfredo's a fast food joint, and it wouldn't be accurate to call it a traditional sit-down restaurant. Alfredo's falls somewhere in between. Alfredo's features authentic Mexican dishes in an authentic Mexican environment. Posters written in Spanish adorn walls that are painted to resemble an underwater scene. Artist ... [Read More…]
Abilene’s British Shoppe is wicked sweet
Abilene's local British Shoppe imports transatlantic experiences to our Great Plains backyard. Oxford study abroaders may appreciate the shoppe's British colours and food. Under red and blue flags, two ice chests contain authentic bangers, as found in pub fare "bangers and mash," as well as meat pies, cheeses and frozen scones. Complementing the ... [Read More…]
Abilene’s Little Italy creates perfect Valentine’s Day atmosphere
Love is in the air, and so is the scent of Little Italy's famous pink sauce - but that's not all they have to offer for a romantic Valentine's Day date. The intimate restaurant lit by candles and Christmas lights is full of romantic booths for two. If proposing, the hostess might even sit you at booth 63 where workers claim a proposal has never ... [Read More…]
The search for the perfect corn dog
Fried, and on a stick. Two of the things that make up one of my favorite childhood foods, the corn dog, the food that every state fair snack wishes they could be. A fried candy bar? Gross. Fried Coke? Gag. Fried beer? Don't even get me started. But an all-American hot dog wrapped in sweet, crunchy batter and conveniently placed on a stick, now ... [Read More…]