{"id":2967,"date":"2012-08-16T14:16:05","date_gmt":"2012-08-16T19:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=2967"},"modified":"2012-08-16T14:17:57","modified_gmt":"2012-08-16T19:17:57","slug":"ten-tasty-plates-for-10-or-less-by-rebecca-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/ten-tasty-plates-for-10-or-less-by-rebecca-long\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Tasty Plates For $10 or Less (by Rebecca Long)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ten Tasty Plates For $10 or Less<\/span><\/p>\n

(Say “Mmm…” at MMMAXIMUM VOLUME!)<\/span><\/p>\n

by Rebecca Long<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Ajax Diner<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cThe Big Easy\u201d…$9.00<\/strong><\/span>
\nA Country Fried Steak served on a bun and layered with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Butter Beans. Dressed with Mayo, Pickle, and Shredded Cabbage. Served with a side of Steak Fries.<\/em>
\nThis monster-of-a-sammich merges many Southern staples under one roof…ergh, bun. This behemoth never leaves me hungry or wishing I\u2019d ordered anything else.<\/p>\n

Two Stick <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cFlorida Roll\u201d…$9.25<\/strong><\/span>
\nJamaican-Jerk Grilled Shrimp, Seasonal Fruit (such as Mango or Pineapple), Cilantro, Avocado, and Lime.<\/em>
\nThis futomaki (jumbo) sushi roll is not only delicious, but filling as well. The perfectly-seasoned shrimp is never overcooked, and the refreshing fresh fruit and avocado round off the roll on a slightly salty-sweet note.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mink\u2019s On The Park <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cThe Alex\u201d\u2026$7.49<\/strong><\/span>
\nBoar\u2019s Head Roast Turkey, BBQ Chicken, and Vermont Cheddar, dressed with Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo on your choice of Bread (or make it a wrap).<\/em>
\nThis is a super sandwich, made with quality Boar\u2019s Head meats and cheeses. I get \u2018em to add red onion and pepperoncinis when I order it, but it\u2019s delicious as is.<\/p>\n

Rib Cage <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cHot Wing Quesadilla\u201d…$9.49<\/strong><\/span>
\nDiced Smoked Chicken with Rib Cage Wing Sauce, served with your choice of Bleu Cheese, Ranch, or Salsa Ranch.<\/em>
\nI like hot-wing-flavored things that aren\u2019t wings, and this is one of my favorites in the world, in that particular category. This quesadilla is meaty, cheesy, saucy, and yummy\u2014a merger that was meant to be.<\/p>\n

Proud Larrys\u2019 <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cBar-B-Que Chicken Calzone\u201d…$9.95<\/strong><\/span>
\nHandmade Original Herbed Pizza Dough Calzone filled with Barbecue Chicken, Red Onion, and Smoked Gouda Cheese.<\/em>
\nThe calzone, to me, is better than the Bar-B-Que Chicken Pizza, though it contains the same ingredients. Mostly I like it better because I\u2019m not expected to share! Gouda cheese is the perfect accompaniment to the tasty spicy-sweet Larrys\u2019 BBQ chicken, and this is my favorite pizza crust in the world.<\/p>\n

Taqueria El Milagro <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cBurrito California\u201d…$6.49<\/strong><\/span>
\nYour choice of Chicken or Beef, with Rice, Beans, Avocado Slices, Onion, Lettuce, and Tomatoes.<\/em>
\nThe menu reads, \u201cThis is Mucho Grande Burrito!\u201d and it doesn\u2019t lie. I\u2019ve only finished the entire burrito at the restaurant once; the rest of the time, I have leftovers for dinner. I\u2019ve been eating at Milagro for a few years and no dish has ever disappointed me, so it was hard to choose just one item to list\u2026but I think this burrito gives you the most bang for your hard-earned buck.<\/p>\n

Volta Taverna <\/span><\/strong>
\n\u201cLamb & Beef Gyro\u201d…$8.00 (add feta: $1.25)<\/span><\/strong>
\nDressed with Ziki Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion.<\/em>
\nAs simple as this wrap seems, somehow this staple gets screwed up at a lot of dining establishments. But NOT at Volta. The pita is always warm, the veggies are always fresh, and the meat is grilled to perfection. And if I were you, I\u2019d ask \u2018em to finish it off with some feta.<\/p>\n

Betty Davis Bar-B-Que <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cJumbo BBQ Sandwich\u201d\u2026$4.75<\/strong><\/span>
\nBetty Davis is a little out-of-the-way on a workday, but if you have the time, use it to drive to Waterford and sample some of the South\u2019s best BBQ. You get a big bun piled high with hand-pulled pork smothered with homemade BBQ sauce, topped with slaw if you want it. And for the remainder of your $10, you can pay for your half of a COLD six-pack and a slice of hoop cheese.<\/p>\n

Little Easy Express<\/strong><\/span>
\nCountry-Fried Steak, Purple-Hull Peas, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, and Cornbread or a Roll (Thursday)…$6.49<\/strong><\/span>
\nLittle Easy\u2019s plate lunches are food heaven. Maybe that\u2019s why it\u2019s called \u201cSoul Food.\u201d The meat and vegetable options differ each day of the week, but you can find the listing in our \u201cFood & Drink Specials\u201d Calendar on pages two and three. I can\u2019t decide which is my favorite main dish, Thursday\u2019s Country-Fried Steak, or Tuesday\u2019s Chicken Spaghetti…they\u2019re both delicious! And, by the way, Little Easy\u2019s portions are anything but little. You won\u2019t ask for seconds!<\/p>\n

\"\"Bour\u00e9 <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cSpinach Steak Salad\u201d…$10.00<\/strong><\/span>
\nSpinach, Grilled Filet (cooked to order), Roasted Bell Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Portabellas, Cherry Tomatoes, served with Bleu Cheese Dressing.<\/em>
\nThis simple dish is simply one of the greatest salads I\u2019ve ever tasted. The filet is always cooked to perfection, the spinach and tomatoes are super-fresh, and the bleu cheese dressing is to-die-for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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