From Rice To Riches...

Mexican Chicken Soup

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

On Thursday, July 12th we had the hardest time figuring out where to go for dinner. On my walk home from work I always pass this cute corner restaurant called RICE, so we decided to eat there. Christine had also highly reccomended it. I ordered the Thai Beef Salad (Thai Beef Salad marinated beef, grilled medium rare, slivered and tossed with lettuce, carrots, red peppers, celery and fresh mint. with lemongrass dressing) with black rice (Thai Black black skinned grain with white flesh, steamed in coconut milk). The salad was absolutely delicious...a little light on the beef, but it was only $6.50 so I can't complain. The black rice I could do without...It was bland. For my entree I ordered the Caribbean Jerk Chicken wings (Jerk Chicken Wings marinated in a combination of caribbean spices and grilled, served with salsa fresca) over the Rice And Peas (Rice and Peas steamed in coconut milk, with red beans)...They call it "Peas" but it is really just red pinto beans. The kicker with this dish is they mix the salsa fresca with shredded coconut and chopped almonds over the rice...each bite gets better and better. Paul ordered the Mexican Chicken Soup (Mexican Chicken Soup with avocado, tomato, corn, rice, cilantro and lime) and it was so fresh tasting. The broth tasted really light and clean. The wait staff was extremely kind as well. I can't wait to go back! http://www.riceny.com/