Jae's Spice

Same old Jae?s, different locale? The new Spice?

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Well, yes and no.

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The ?new? Jae?s Spice (as its hyphenated-in-theory name would suggest) is the best of both worlds. Not only has the original plush Spice interior changed little, but one can still find on its menu some of the favorite American comfort foods, including an array of flatbreads and entr?es like the charred hanger steak?an extra-flavorful, lesser-used cut off the seventh rib that?s become popular in recent years, here served with seasonal vegetables and hand-cut Idaho fries.

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?Basically, we?ve blended a little bit of what Spice did and what Jae?s does,? says executive chef and partner Douglas Luf. The resulting East-meets-West mixed marriage, blending Pan-Asian with traditional American dishes at more affordable prices, has had anything but mixed reviews since first showing its face in July of last year.

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?The nice thing about Jae?s Spice,? says Luf, ?is in a group or family some might want to eat meat and potatoes, very basic, while others [might want to] eat sushi or Asian food. There are many, many options on this menu.?

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And for those who are bi-cuisine? An appetizer of nigiri followed by the grilled meat loaf made from American Kobe beef might be just the worldly ticket. (JUNE 2009)

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