"Republica Empanada is located in the Southside Heights Neighborhood of downtown Mesa on the NE corner of 1st Avenue & Hibbert. The mid-century architecture is a unique contrast to the brick row showcased along Main Street. Arizona’s largest selection of South American-style savory empanadas. Our empanadas, as well as our dishes, represent the...

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Smallman Galley is a cool spot in Pittsburgh that allows for four restaurant concepts to have test kitchens. The Smallman Galley concept was envisioned at sea by two U.S. Navy Lieutenants. In traveling the world, they experienced grand food halls featuring the most unique culinary talent those nations had to offer. Smallman Galley...

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Mango Latin Bistro is a swanky restaurant in downtown Parkersburg that boasts a menu full of arepas, cubanos and other specialties. The inside is sleek and modern. Veronica and I stopped here for second dinner. We were the only diners in there, with a few people hanging out around the bar area. We were...

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Whenever I heard of "Cilantro Latin Grill," it was usually followed up with "it's a version of Chipotle." It's true there is no Chipotle in Wheeling and that there are striking similarities, but if I were a local restaurant, I would not compare myself to a fast casual food chain. Just, no. Regardless,...

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Diogi's Latin Fusion Restaurant is a well-known restaurant in Fayetteville that recently rebranded a bit and moved to a new location. The dog-themed restaurant serves up latin cuisine and even allows furry friends to dine alongside companions. Diogis has a large dining area, dog photos adorning the walls and dog treats as centerpieces (didn't...

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Garcia's Latin Market was located on Pleasant Street until they recently moved to the former Carvel location next to the Warner Theater on High Street. When I wrote about them before, they were a market specializing in Latin foods and merchandise. Over summer, they sold tacos in front of their new building, and...

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