Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email [email protected].
70: Horchata From La Condesa
Ah, the wonders and versatility of rice. A staple ingredient in Mexican horchata (or-CHA-tah) along with cinnamon and sometimes vanilla, its inclusion not only helps to make it delicious, it also aids in this traditional beverage perfectly complimenting the spicy nature of Mexican food.
La Condesa, the gourmet taco shop on 16th Street in CenPho's unofficial Mexican restaurant row, not only tempts the taste buds with their Oaxacan black mole burro and substantial selection of homemade salsas, they've made their horchata a meal in itself.
Arriving in a 32-ounce cup, La Condesa's horchata is filled with heapin' helpin's of pecans and chunks of strawberry and canteloupe, adding texture and nutty, fruity tastes to this sweet, cinnamon-laced drink dish.
Even with its jumbo size, you're still left wondering how you got to the bottom so fast (Was it the nonstop vacuum-like suction through the straw?) No worries, grab a spoon and scoop out the drink-drenched goodies for a delicious ending.
Miss a dish?
100: Beckett's Original Grilled Cheese from Beckett's Table
99: Golden Gazpacho from Rita's Kitchen
98: The Med Plate from La Bocca
97: Cash Sandwich from Main Ingredient Ale House
96: Sonoran Hot Dog from Nogales Hot Dogs
95: Fattoush Salad from Al-Hana Restaurant at Baiz Market
94: Croissant from Essence Bakery Cafe
93: Funghi Pizza from The Parlor
92: Baynchaiv Crepes from Sekong by Night
90: Slice of Pepperoni Pizza from Mamma Mia
89: Hot Bollix Spicy Potato Balls from Rula Bula
88: Chicken Lo Mein from Desert Jade
86: Barra Vieja Shrimp from Mucho Gusto
85: Wild Mushroom Ravioli from Merc Bar
84: Cochinta Pobil from Taberna Mexico
83: Filet and Crab Cake from Cheuvront
82: The Dragon Roll from Stingray Sushi
81: Cornmeal Crusted Calamari from Kitchen 56
80: Mongolian Delight from Loving Hut
79: Pappardelle Bolognese from Amaro Pizzeria
78: Torta El Rey from Torta El Rey
77: Artichoke and Clams from Iruna
75: Gollo Burro from Casa Reynoso74: Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Ticoz Resto-Bar
73: Brussels Sprout Salad from Chelsea's Kitchen
72: Short Rib Hash from Bonfire Grill
71: Grilled, Double-Pork Chop from Tarbell'sStomach full? Get some eye candy for dessert over on Jackalope Ranch with our Imagine PHX series.
