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July 2007
Churrasco (steak sandwich) $5.50
Sandwiched in a tiny strip mall on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls, Los Hornitos could easily be overlooked. The small Chilean bakery-café might not draw you in with its appearance, but once hungry customers step inside, they almost always come back. And they bring other folks. “My friend took me there once, and now I bring my other friends for lunch all the time,” said one 22-year-old Poughkeepsie woman. “Their stuff is addicting!” That “stuff” is Latin breakfast and lunch fare — everything from piping-hot soups to hearty sandwiches and creamy desserts. |
Our recommendation: the Churrasco, a melt-in-your-mouth steak sandwich that is expertly paired with creamy avocado, tomato, cheese and mayo and stuffed into an amasado roll (a traditional heavy, rich bread that is hand-kneaded and baked in a wood-stoked oven). The Chilean owners, Hector and Monica Lorca, met at a famous restaurant in their home country, also called Los Hornitos. It was their hope to open an eatery of their own by the same name, and that dream came true in February of 2005. Monica’s South American-influenced combinations such as shredded chicken and rice in a creamy lentil soup give meals an exotic touch, but they are careful not to leave out standard favorites such as bagels, tuna — even BLTs. Smoothies with fresh fruits like mangoes and blackberries are blended behind the counter, and you can choose juices and sodas (both Latin and American) from the cooler. And as stuffed as you might be, please don’t forget the baked goods. One wall is lined with baskets containing an array of breads and rolls baked in their brick oven. A large display case features freshly baked cakes, cookies and other desserts, including Dulce de Leche, a thick, creamy caramel spread. Monica says that one of their most popular dessert items is the Tres Leches, an airy cake soaked in milk and topped with light icing and fresh fruit — a bargain at only $2.75. “It’s so good,” she says. “People sometimes ask for it for their wedding.”
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Our Location :
1582 Route 9 Dutchess Plaza
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(across from Dairy Queen).
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