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Editor's Note: Serving up local restaurants
Recently, my oldest daughter celebrated her 18th birthday. For weeks prior, she stated that the only gift she wanted was for everyone to get together for dinner at a newly opened chain restaurant.
This would seem like an easy request to fulfill, but when I contacted the restaurant to make reservations, I was informed that they did not accommodate groups of our size — 16 in our party. I stated to the manager that I was flexible with the date and time and would make whatever changes necessary to ensure our group would not intrude on their busy dinner rush.
Every effort was rejected, so I had to give my daughter the disappointing news. “That’s OK” she replied, “The family getting together is more important.”
Frustrated, I contacted a locally-owned restaurant, Señor Pepe’s, with the same request. The staff was more than generous, immediately accommodating my desired date and time. Upon arrival, our party was greeted with fast and friendly service.
It is experiences like this that keep local residents loyal to their favorite eating spots. Sure, we will try out the newest chain opening — but not until the hype is over, and meanwhile, we will continue to migrate back to our tried-and-true local favorites where the owner greets us and the staff knows our name.
In this week’s edition of MÁS, we introduce you to a few locally owned culinary delights, some with a cultural twist. We showcase teppanyaki chef Trinidad Rodriguez, who puts on a delightful show at Shogun restaurant.
Staff writer Lisa Wuertz dug deep to find out the recipe of success used by four locally owned Mexican restaurants and why people love them so much. Our Mercado staff also provided a list of our top picks when it comes to local fare.
To finish off, writer Christina Dillmann examines the fusion of cultural favorite foods offered on some local menus.
The restaurants we feature are just the tip of the iceberg of great, local cuisines, so I invite you to send us a personal review of your favorite local restaurant. Send comments to: ogarcia@masbakersfield.com
Enjoy! Buen Provecho!
Delia Carson,
General Manager
Mercado Nuevo
This would seem like an easy request to fulfill, but when I contacted the restaurant to make reservations, I was informed that they did not accommodate groups of our size — 16 in our party. I stated to the manager that I was flexible with the date and time and would make whatever changes necessary to ensure our group would not intrude on their busy dinner rush.
Every effort was rejected, so I had to give my daughter the disappointing news. “That’s OK” she replied, “The family getting together is more important.”
Frustrated, I contacted a locally-owned restaurant, Señor Pepe’s, with the same request. The staff was more than generous, immediately accommodating my desired date and time. Upon arrival, our party was greeted with fast and friendly service.
It is experiences like this that keep local residents loyal to their favorite eating spots. Sure, we will try out the newest chain opening — but not until the hype is over, and meanwhile, we will continue to migrate back to our tried-and-true local favorites where the owner greets us and the staff knows our name.
In this week’s edition of MÁS, we introduce you to a few locally owned culinary delights, some with a cultural twist. We showcase teppanyaki chef Trinidad Rodriguez, who puts on a delightful show at Shogun restaurant.
Staff writer Lisa Wuertz dug deep to find out the recipe of success used by four locally owned Mexican restaurants and why people love them so much. Our Mercado staff also provided a list of our top picks when it comes to local fare.
To finish off, writer Christina Dillmann examines the fusion of cultural favorite foods offered on some local menus.
The restaurants we feature are just the tip of the iceberg of great, local cuisines, so I invite you to send us a personal review of your favorite local restaurant. Send comments to: ogarcia@masbakersfield.com
Enjoy! Buen Provecho!
Delia Carson,
General Manager
Mercado Nuevo