The following are edited versions of full-length restaurant reviews that have run in the Times within the past year. The date the original review ran and its fork rating at that time is in parentheses. In April, we added star ratings to indicate service and ambience.
This neat, 50s-style, blue-collar diner is a blast from the past with Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and a skinny Elvis smiling down from the walls; squeaky-clean black, white, and red interior; comfy booths; and waitresses who call you “honey” as they refill your coffee cup endlessly at no extra charge.
PEORIA - Police are looking for a Peorian who, irate over his girlfriend refusing to turn over her car keys early Thursday, jumped in her pickup truck and repeatedly punched and threatened to kill her as she drove, according to reports.
Afghan Afghani House. 1103 El Camino Real (just past Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale; (408) 248-5088. Quiet, dignified, attractive -- and yet, a good bet for school-age kids. Have them try aush, a noodle soup, and buranee-e-kadu, sauteed butternut squash, or one of many rice dishes. Wonderful lamb -- kebabs, chops and ribs. Aushak are delicious dumplings in yogurt and meat sauce. Lunch weekdays,