Stratos Bar & Grill

Stratos dishes out what it calls “global Greek cuisine.” This means Greek specialties with a smattering of Mediterranean staples. For example, made-to-order fettuccini Alfredo and pastitsio, sharing table space with gyros. Patrons can watch and/or take instruction from belly dancers and salsa dancers Thursdays-Saturdays. Enjoy the pet-friendly patio and the European coffee: “Opa!”

Suze Restaurant

After two decades, this destination still sticks to the fundamentals of, um, Asian-lashed, Mediterr-ized American fare, with some global twists. Chef-owner Gilbert Garza and his kitchen sidekick Ernesto Mendoza change things up occasionally. The dynamic duos creates a maze of intense flavors on one plate, a strategic unveiling of complementary elements on another. And they […]

Torteria Insurgentes

This mini-chain serves up killer alambres – a whole skillet of meat, peppers, onions and cheese with folded tortillas alongside – and excellent, filling Mexican breakfasts at rock-bottom prices. The chilaquiles are outstanding, and so are the long, oval-shaped quesadillas, prepared as they are in Mexico City. That doesn’t even mention the restaurant’s namesake tortas, […]

Whirly Ball

This rather unusual indoor sport combines playing jai alai, basketball and hockey while operating a bumper car, age requirement of nine-years or older, height requirement of four feet.

You-Chun Korean Restaurant

Though the menu is tiny–barely a dozen items–the food reflects laser-like focus. Dumplings and arrowroot noodles are precise and well-seasoned; marinated beef ribs are rich and dribbling with juices. Kimchee is killer. Plus, the huge flat screen in the front of the dining room broadcasts Korean dating game shows; at least we think that’s what […]