31. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Dominick’s

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1/2 Watermelon: Really nice. The melon is about 3 inches thick and there is nothing better on a hot summer day. It was dripping on me, but you should take the plunge and try some, but move on to eat more.

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30. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Tuscany

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Toasted Cheese Ravioli: It has a nice crisp coating. It’s fillied with riccota cheese with flakes of parsley and basil inside. Definitely one of my favorite tastes today!

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29. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Reggio’s Pizza

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Italian Ice: The little lemon on top is a nice touch. However, quite honestly, there is more ice than flavor. It’s not as good as the rasberry italian ice at Celebration’s.

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28. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Polo Cafe & Catering

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Garlic Mozzerella Cheese Bread: It has a nice layer of paprika on top giving it a great smoky flavor. It’s very buttery, very garlicy, and very good. Thumbs up.

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27. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Harold’s Chicken #71

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Chicken Wings: Best chicken in the city. They’re slightly salty with a fresh crunch. Overall, it’s nice, moist fresh chicken. Thumbs up!

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26. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Tutto Italiano

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Italian Fries: This portion resembles curly fries with lots of extra seasonings. It tastes very good. The seasoning includes arregano and romano cheese. It’s a thumbs up for sure!

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25. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Mazzone’s Italian Ice

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Rasberry Italian Ice: This italian ice is SO COLD! It has a good flavor and it’s definitely not watered down. This is a thumbs up, especially in this weather.

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24. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Vienna Beef/Gold Coast Dogs

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1/2 Hot Dog: It’s a nice steamed bun. The extra special touch is definitely the poppyseed encrusted. The only problem is that it has a pickle slice instead of a spear.

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23. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Celebration Creamery

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Cup Of Vanilla Ice Cream: It has a rich and creamy flavor. Delicious. Not much else you can say for vanilla ice cream, but in 90+ degree weather- it’s heaven sent. Thumbs up!

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22. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs

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BBQ Rib Tips: This was a HUGE portion of ribs. The sauce is sweet and the meat has a good, smoky flavor. I give it a thumbs up!

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21. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Eli’s Cheesecake

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Plain Cheesecake: It’s excellent with a good cheese flavor. The cake is dense with a nice brown on top. It’s a must try at the Taste.

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20: Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Vee-Vee’s African Cuisine

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Jerk Chicken With Rice and Beans: The chicken is not anywhere near as spicy as jerken should be — not a good thing. The rice and beans are very dry. Not a winner.

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19. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: C’est Si Bon!

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Meatballs. It’s very spicy. You can definitely taste the cayenne pepper, but I was disappointed with the texture. It tasted too over-processed. Thumbs down.

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18. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: The Noodle

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The taste portion was sesame beef on a stick. It’s a good-sized portion. The sesame flavor is good, but the beef is slightly tough and very chewy. Thumbs down. Good flavor but the texture is too tough and chewy.

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17. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Aunt Diana’s

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The taste portion was a baby chocolate dipped banana. I liked that I could see steam coming off of it because it was so frozen. I was close to heaven just looking at it. It has nice milk chocolate and a thick frozen banana. Definitely hits the spot on a hot day. Thumbs up!

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16. Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’: Hash Browns

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I had the taste portion of sweet potato hash browns. I really like this. It’s a little breakfast at lunch. A little different, a little change of pace, but definitely good.

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15. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Canady Le Chocolatier

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Rasberry and Blueberry Sorbet. This hits the spot, it’s the perfect treat on a hot day like this. This is definitely a must stop on the ‘Taste’ trail. However, if fruit sorbet isn’t your thing, you can sample any gelato flavor at this stand!

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14. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: The Grill On The Alley

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Gazpacho with avocado and chopped chives. Very refreshing. There is a lot of tomatoes, but not a lot of onions. There’s a good crunch with a different texture. If you’re a fan of gazpacho, this is a winner on a hot day! Be adventurous and check it out.

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13. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Polka Sausage & Deli

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The pierogie’s are lightly sweetened and could use some sour cream, but the cheese is nice and creamy. Good carmelization! Overall, I’d say a thumbs up.

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12. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Suparossa Pizza

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Thin crust sausage pizza. It had a good crust and good sausage, but the cheese ruined it. The cheese might have been made with low-fat milk. In my opinion, cheese is such an important part in a pizza. I’m going to have to give this one a thumbs down.

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11. Hungry Z Takes On Taste: Grazie! Ristorante

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BBQ buffalo burger. I had to add extra sauce, but it was still a little dry, gamey and overcooked. Too chewy for my tastes. I’m not a fan of this one.

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Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’

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10. Vermilion Latin-Indian Cuisine: Mango cumin-dusted fries with chutney. It had a smoky flavor with a sweet sauce. It’s a nice twist on regular firies. A thumbs up!

9. Abbey Pub: At this place, I had a piece of cod fish. The fish was very tender, flaky and fresh. Plus, it had excellent batter with a crunchy coating. It was delicious!

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Hungry Z Takes On ‘Taste’

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8. Bucino’s: The taste portion was a stuffed sausage pizza. It had a nice sturdy and flaky crust, however the sausage seemed to be hiding a bit. There was loads of cheese that was melted well.

7. Guey Lon: Vegetable tempura. If my mother would have fed me vegatables that were fried, I would have eaten them more often. It was nicely battered and not too crispy. Plus, the little bit of sweet and sour sauce was a perfect touch.

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