Five Finds on Friday: Jarad Adams
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Jarad Adams, sous chef of Clifton Inn, which is offering a great deal throughout August. Sunday through Thursday, guests can enjoy the amazing tasting menu for just $75, which is half the normal price. Perfect for August birthdays and anniversaries. Adams’ picks:
1) Tacos de Lengua and Sopes con Longaniza at El Tepayac. “This Mexican/Salvadoran restaurant is dishing out some of the tastiest (and least expensive) food in town. Definitely wash it all down with an ice cold Michelada.”
2) Pork Belly with Leeks at Taste of China. “Skip the American menu and head straight for the pork belly with leeks. My wife loves the crispy fish scented with cumin and green onions. We stumbled in looking for some Chinese food close to home, and I don’t think we have been to anyone else in town since then.”
3) Octopus at Orzo. “Chef Tommy and his crew make some rock solid food. Seriously, I don’t get in there enough. A great meal accompanied by a glass of wine and an after dinner stroll downtown for people watching makes for a really nice date night.”
4) Annie Oakley pizza at Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie. (Spicy buffalo chicken breast, pineapple, pickled jalapeno peppers, mozzarella, and cheddar.) “After a long hike on a day off, nothing beats a pie and a cold beer from these guys!”
5) Meals at Home with my wife Nikki. “We work opposite schedules so when we are both home we often just turn on some music, make a mess, laugh and create something together. The antithesis to a crazy week at work!”