September is National Rice Month! What’s your fave local rice dish?
“I’ve always sneered at fried rice – waste of a good Chinese food outing, I always thought – but then the other day, I had the chicken fried rice at Azlin in The Clarendon Hotel. Holy moly. With the sambal and seasonal veggies, it’s a multi-level zip line ride for your tastebuds.” — Craig Outhier, editor
“I am obsessed with rice! Just some of my many favorites: basil-rich spicy fried rice at Krua Thai, rice and peas at Topnotch Island Flavor Kitchen, sabzi polo at Persian Room, paella at Prado, and the arancini torte at The Sicilian Butcher.” — Leah LeMoine, managing editor
“Spice and rice are some of my fave flavor combos! My go-to spicy grain dishes in the Valley are the vindaloo from New India Bazaar, the yellow curry from Thai Basil and the arroz a la mexicana from El Jefe Tacos.” — Madison Rutherford, associate editor
“The scrumptious rice at Eden’s Grill! Buttery, perfectly cooked and seasoned with toasted almond slivers and golden raisins that pop in your mouth. I could eat it by the handful!” — Mirelle Inglefield, art director
“The chicken fried rice from Happy Food is delicious and nostalgic for me. It takes me back to when we would get Chinese food growing up. It has the perfect amount of rice, chicken and a good veggie/egg ratio. Don’t forget to enjoy the free fortune cookie!” — Angelina Aragon, managing art director
