Nobody Asked Us, But ... No shortage of great food in Carson

Since Maizie had the nerve to cruise the inland passage off Alaska last week, we decided to write about the places we like to eat (and there are many) and the food we like the most. Be aware that there are MANY places we haven't gotten to yet, so these are only a sample. But, before we start, a happy birthday to Claire Clift ... you'll get your present when M gets home (grin).

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(In alphabetical order they are:) Adele's ... great food with great variety all the time. C especially likes the heirloom tomato salad. BAC Artisans Cafe ... their soup et al and everything else they serve. The Basil ... pad thai, green garden, the ginger thingie, the salmon ... brown rice if you ask for it ... everything. Brugo's Pizza ... big, lots of tasty stuff on top (Carolyn likes the chicken one the best). City Cafe Bakery ... great rolls and danishes ... good soup and sandwiches, too. Comma Coffee ... good drinks with tasty bagels ... and ambiance. The Crackerbox ... huge omelets, home-fried potatoes, salmon schmears and fresh squeezed OJ for starters. El Charro Avitia's albondigas soup. D'Vine Wine has a neat salad bar and good music. Firkin and Fox ... C loves the giant chili dog, and the mac and cheese is great; Garabaldi's ... the Dover sole and the wonton are yummy. Genghix Asian Fusion ... great chicken pho and other oriental dishes. Glen Eagles ... monster desserts, Caesar salad, edamame and other goodies; Grandma Hattie's western potato pancakes and their omelets ... their milkshakes are excellent, too. Kim Lee's Sushi Oyster Bar and Japanese Restaurant ... their gyoza is to die for, as is their upside down shrimp ... then hot tea, sunomono salad and miso soup make a great meal. L & L Hawaiian Barbeque ... M is nuts about their lumpia and macaroni salad. Carolyn likes their Spam (aarrgh). Mallard's Restaurant ... basic good eats with a great view. Mom & Pop's Diner ... big breakfasts and good BBQ. Pho Country ... good soups and tasty noodles. Red's Old 395 Grill ... barbecued pork sandwiches, shrimp scampi, BIG desserts. Slotworld ... good, basic food at great prices, with good senior rates. Thurman's ... good steaks, chicken and halibut ... and a new "lite" menu to boot. Tito's ... Carolyn's fave for margaritas and the Friday night fish. Villa Basque Deli ... the potato patata on Saturdays ... pezole, the spicy steak salad, and Pete's chorizo. Woody's ... wonderful waffles, and interesting "roadkill" omelets (and both Woody's and the Villa Basque have fresh squeezed OJ, too); ZBistro ... marvelous soups, and fantastic food with a French flair. Their steak salad is "zoooo" good.

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There are so many good Chinese restaurants, the Bamboo Garden, Bejing Palace, Golden Dragon, Panda Kitchen ... just to name a few; then there are many great Mexican Restaurants all over town, Juan's, El Mariachi Loco ... so many, so little time. We haven't even begun to take in all the "chains," i.e. McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Applebee's, Taco Bell, KFC, Denny's, etc. They are all great for a quick snack or sit-down almost anytime. The local casinos all have many good restaurants. There's also the Deli Francesco and we know you have your own faves, with some places we haven't even thought about.

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As for out-of-town places: Barone and Reed Food Co. in Minden; Cafe Del Rio in Virginia City; Carson Valley Country Club; Gold Hill Hotel in ... guess what? ... Gold Hill; Gold Canyon Steak House in Dayton; the JT in Gardnerville; J's Bistro in Dayton; Kristopher's Cafe and Floral and Borders Books on Topsy Lane; the Roadrunner in Dayton, Thunder Canyon in Washoe Valley; Zephyr Cove Restaurant, etc. etc. etc.

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We are so lucky to live in an area with so many fine places to eat. And most of them have great people serving you. Prices range from low to high, but you just have to call to see if it fits your pocketbook. They all appreciate your business. Bon Appetite!