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Article: MAKE MINE MOFONGO.(Unwind)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- September 27, 2009
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I can't tell you how many times I've driven by Casa Dominicana on Central Avenue in Albany, and made a mental note to try it. But for some reason, I didn't manage to wander in until a few weeks ago. Yeah, big mistake on my part. There are many tasty items on the menu, but my regret comes down to one word: mofongo.
All this time and all this mofongo! Oy, what was I thinking?
On my first visit, I went with my children and a Puerto Rican friend, who took over the ordering. I was happy to turn over the menu. With the exception of a few potlucks and dinner parties, I am a novice to Dominican food. As we waited for our food, she explained how in her family ...