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GIORGIO’S
1018 Broadway
(806-765-9330)
Cash Only.
Open Mon-Fri 10-6. Closed Sat & Sun. Cash or check only.
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(From January 2012) Giorgio’s is downtown lunch at its best. We’re enamored of the Italian awning, the no-frills tables and chairs, the old-fashioned red-and-white-checkered floor, and, of course, the food. Hearty meat, gooey cheese, and tomato sauce are tucked into the flaky, homemade crusts of the calzones as well piled on the pizzas, which you can get by the slice or the pie (New York–style, with a crust so delicate it folds right up in your hand). Lunch specials are a good bet, like a slice, a salad, and a drink for only $5.50 or lasagne, garlic toast, and a drink for $6.25. And with prices so low and food so beloved, you can expect a line out the door. Thank goodness it moves fast! |
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ORLANDO’S
The 50 Best Burgers 2009 »
2402 Avenue Q
(806-747-5998)
Open Sun–Thur 11–10, Fri & Sat 11–11.
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(From January 2011) Here Texas-style Italian fare gets a jolt of Southwestern flavor. In the Down-n-Dirty Tortellini, the innocent cheese-stuffed pasta pockets turn into blazing hot, addictive treats when sautéed in a habanero sauce, while New Mexico green chiles spice up the chicken linguine. Even the Cheeseburger in Paradise (which this magazine ranked in the top ten burgers in Texas) blends cultures, with its hearty beef patty served on a garlic-buttered Italian roll. Mangia, y’all! Bar. |
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WILD BURGER GRILLE
3515 50th
(806-797-9453)
Open Sun-Thur 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11.
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(From January 2012) The Sunday crowd may be family-oriented, but make no mistake: This burger joint, with its late hours and pop-art prints of icons like Marilyn Monroe on the walls, is not just for the kids. The burgers are as beefy as any you’d put on your own grill; choose a white, wheat, or ciabatta bun, and enjoy the dizzying lineup of toppings, such as slices of Hatch green chile and brown sugar–pepper bacon. Sides include fries, of course, both regular and sweet potato, but also coleslaw, “drunken” black beans, and macaroni and cheese. We loved the chili sliders and the milkshakes, which come virgin or “wild,” with shots of Kahlua, Bailey’s, Maker’s Mark, and more. Beer. |
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