A Taste of Africa - Merkato Ethiopian Cafe

In order to continue the African theme I’d started on wines at Vegas Wineaux, I decided that I needed to experience genuine African cuisine. I am in the early planning stages of having an African-themed wine tasting, and – while it is some months away – figured that this is as good a time as any to begin research.

Las Vegas is blessed with an abundance of restaurants showcasing international cuisine, and they range from small neighborhood restaurants to top-dollar venues in the Strip properties. I found Merkato in the pages of one of the local weekly newspapers and decided to give it a try.

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Pho Saigon 8

This is my go-to Pho place in the city. I’ve tried several others – and will probably continue to do so - but always come back to Pho Saigon 8. I should have realized this the first time that I visited it and immediately realized that it was packed and overflowing with Vietnamese people. There’s your sign. Pho, by the way, is pronounced “fuh” and can be the source of many a double entendre joke. And this was my first time trying Vietnamese food of any kind. Adventurous sort, I am!

I purchased the Pho (to go), and took it home. I had no idea what to expect because I had never eaten it before. Wow. Was I ever in for a treat.

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Welcome to MirePoix Vegas Restaurants

Thanks for visiting our page on restaurants! Unlike our sister site, Vegas Wineaux, this page will be reviewing locals restaurants. What are “locals restaurants”? These are restaurants that we visit when we want a quick bite, some family time out, grab something to take home, or just want to try because someone’s recommended them as a nice casual place to go for tasty food and a relaxing experience. Maybe we learned about it by word of mouth or by a newspaper article. Vegas Wineaux focuses on the special dining experience with wine and restaurants. MirePoix Vegas focuses on the everyday.

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