Y OUR PANDEMI C RE S T AURAN T CHECK L I S T
If you don’t feel safe going out to eat yet, never fear — we’ve got some of the world’s best takeout right here in Richmond. I’ve been tasting my way through the pandemic, and these are my top five spots for to-go food and delivery. 1. OSAKA SUSHI AND STEAK (OSAKASUSHIVA.COM) In the days before COVID-19, my family used to dine in at this Japanese steakhouse all the time. If you’re getting takeout, I’d recommend the beef spring rolls, the sushi, and the kids’ bento boxes. My kids always go for the bentos, and they’re the real sleeper on the menu. Don’t let the name fool you; they include more than enough food for an adult. 2. THAI DINER (THAIDINER1.COM) Thai Diner has long been one of my favorite lunch spots, and I’m still keeping up the tradition with delivery. In my opinion, the best item on the
menu is the N7, or “Thai Spicy Noodle Dry.” It’s a mix of rice noodles, chili sauce, and vegetables, and I always get mine with chicken. Just make sure to place your order with Thai Diner on West Broad Street — Thai Diner Too is a different restaurant — and tell Mac, the owner, that I sent you!
4. EL CAPORAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT (ELCAPORAL-MEXICAN- RESTAURANT.COM) If you’re in the mood for all-around great Mexican food, you can’t go wrong with El Cap. They’ve been voted the best Mexican restaurant in the tri- city area and have four convenient locations in Richmond. I’d recommend the Texas fajitas on the menu, and I’d also highly recommend that you get some margaritas to go! 5. JACK BROWN’S BEER & BURGER JOINT (JACKBROWNSJOINT.COM) No one does gourmet burgers and brews better than Jack Brown’s. I like things spicy, so my favorite menu item is “The Shocker,” a wagyu burger topped with pepper jack, jalapeños, habaneros, and housemade shocker sauce. They even have fried Oreos for dessert. And don’t forget to pick up a six pack of their mixed beers of the week to go.
3. TOAST (TOASTRVA.COM)
My family hadn’t tried this gastropub before the pandemic, but we became big fans after trying it as takeout. The food is absolutely fabulous. I think the best thing on the menu is the rib gouda mac: baby back ribs over a lake of smoked gouda mac and cheese, all topped with crispy fried onions. You’ll gain 20 pounds
just looking at it, but it’s irresistible.
WEEKNIGHT CURRIED APPLE PORK CHOPS
SUDOKU
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
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2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee 1 cup onion, diced 1 tbsp garlic, crushed 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large pan over medium heat, melt coconut oil or ghee. 3. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and salt. Sauté for 10 minutes or until onions are soft and mixture is fragrant. 4. Mix in water or apple juice and curry powder. Then add apples, ensuring they get coated in sauce. 5. In an oven-safe dish, arrange pork chops, cover with sauce and apple mixture, and cook for 20 minutes (if using bone-in chops, cook for an additional 10 minutes) or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 F. 6. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
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1 tsp salt
1/2 cup water or apple juice
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2 tbsp hot curry powder
SOLUT ION
3 cups diced apples (peeled or not, your choice!)
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6 pork chops
Cilantro, roughly chopped
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