For food to taste great, it must attack senses.

Publication: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)

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Byline: Steve Petusevsky

The question I get asked most frequently is: "What is your favorite food?"

Although I love everything (except raw tomatoes), I am passionate about authentic cuisine that hits me in the face in the most outspoken, vibrant way. It doesn't have to be fancy, just delicious and fresh.

Here's what I'm talking about:

I'm sitting at the table of one of my favorite ethnic restaurants (Pho Hoa in Tamarac, Fla.), the kind that you wouldn't try unless someone you trust recommends it. In front of me is a huge pile of crisp romaine leaves, a stack of fragrant Thai holy basil leaves, spearmint leaves, pungent culantro stalks, fresh lime wedges and thin-sliced jalapeno peppers topped with a cup...

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