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| - So, thanks to Yelp -- again -- I bookmarked this when I read Daniella S's review -- but even though I'd reviewed Greek Village Cafe (right next door and down from Le Golosita!!!) I oddly couldn't figure out where the restaurant was located (go figure...it's been a tough and busy coupla weeks...)
Anyway, headed over today for a bite of lunch. Had made a note of Andrew's comments about Darrell behind the register and his brother at the grill.
Darrell, as Andrew noted, is a gem. I was sold before even ordering -- actually, when I told Darrell I was a first timer, he actually ordered for me.
When I told him about his yelp reviews, he was stunned...didn't know he was already a legend. So the chicken thighs I had -- although since he didn't know me...he didn't realize that I'd come for the red rice and didn't need to baby step it from white rice up to red rice...but that's what he did.
Oh, btw, that slaw really is fab -- as is the dipping sauce with the chicken -- but ya know what caught my eye was that dish that's the cold chicken, hand pulled thing -- I don't know what it is -- but Darrell will -- I didn't get to taste it today but what a smart dish to have when it gets nuclear here.
Darrell seemed to know all his customers today -- except me -- he hugged in with everybody and they all loved him, it was clear.
He told me that his brother was the exec sous at McCormick & Schmicks for the last 10 years or so -- and went to culinary school prior, so he's got his stripes.
This place has lots of things going for it -- for their first location. So folks, head over, tell em BK sent ya -- give Darrell a big ol hug, tell him you're a Chamorro virgin and let him order for you, too - you won't be disappointed -- just make sure you let him know you want that red rice...it's that good (but it needs a squeeze of lemon and that sauce -- wow...)
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