Close, Reasonable, and Good! Rants of a mad foodie...

I've been meaning to write this for a while, and I'm finally doing this.

We went out to dinner to a Mexican place called La Lluvia, located in Sturtevant, just west of Driftwood, where the old Olympic restaurant was located.  It's cozy, and the food is pretty authentic.  Being a local business still on the new side, they could use some of your business.  The prices are pretty reasonable, and the food is pretty good!

So, anyone wanting to do a party or dinner out, Mexican style, I'd suggest going here rather than the chains, because the food here is not only pretty authentic, you're not eating a greasy plate of food, either.

Another good Mexican place is the Stone Coral, just up the street (to the east) from Infusino's, and of course who doesn't like Italian, also?

I've been a little bummed since the Hibachi Grill closed...  But, I must say, Uptown China is a new Chinese place, and they're reasonably priced, and to my surprise, had sushi.  The only other place that has sushi as good, or a little better here in Racine, is Shogun.  Of course Honada's in Kenosha is very good also.

Though places like Infusino's, DeRango's on 6 mile, Stone Coral, Shogun, and Honada's are worth their prices, for those of us on a budget and want to enjoy a meal out, I highly suggest La Lluvia and Uptown China are great places to get your fill of Mexican or Chinese & sushi to satisfy your cravings for these specialty items of ethnic foods.  Uptown China is brought to you by the same owners as Rong Hua's, on 16th St. just east of Taylor Ave.  They're great for take out, also at reasonable prices, especially for lunch.

Just remember, supporting local business helps grow the local economy.  Lets not wait for the politicians to help us, we have to do this ourselves, and when we shop local, we help create our own jobs.  So, please, when considering going out to eat, choose local, and the majority of the money spent stays close to home, therefore, helping to expand available jobs, and especially help those who are starting, to be able to stay afloat, rather than sinking and leaving another unsightly empty place of business!