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the recently held vigil to mourn the demise of a Taco Bell in Montgomery, Alabama., the state's culinary repertoire of Mexicana extends well beyond fast-food chains.Los Angeles Burrito in Alabaster—about thirty minutes south of Birmingham—executes a satisfying ode to the item after which it's named.

Unlike the yellow paper-wrapped burritos of L.A. or their foil-wrapped Mission-style counterparts, this version is served horizontally on a plate, smothered with crema, lettuce, and avocado.For those still feeling peckish, the street tacos here—featuring handmade corn tortillas—are very good, too.

Bandito Burrito in Huntsville also deserves mention, and its vegetarian green bean burrito, filled with green chile and beans (no actual green beans), makes a solid visit.. Alaska:.

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," which isn't a specific variety so much as a platonic form.The rounded bowl of rice you may get at a Japanese or Chinese restaurant — the kind that absorbs some sauce but can be picked up in clumps with chopsticks — is best made with a rice sold as sushi rice.. Calrose.

is a common variety in the U.S. and is popular in restaurants..Unlike long-grain rices, which turn plasticky and brittle after they cool, short-grain rices tend to be more tender at room- and fridge-temperature.