Puerto Rican Tamales

We’ve tried tamales from Peru and Mexico.  At the 6th Ave street fair today, we got to try Puerto Rican tamales.  I think they also call them pasteles.  It had the usual ingredients – corn masa, chicken or pork  – but it’s wrapped in banana leaf.  But unlike Mexican tamales, which have just little pieces [...]

Wonton Garden

We’ve been going to Wonton Garden on Mott Street for at least 25 years now.  But we hadn’t been there in at least 6 months.  So you would think that when the waiters saw us last night, they would have at least recognized us and given us a more friendly welcome.  Not a  chance.  Kahit [...]