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Notes from the counter. What changed, what we cook, and what to order when you get here.

Stuffed cabbage in Hollywood: what sarmale are

Stuffed cabbage near you in Hollywood, Florida. Sarmale at 422 S Dixie Hwy: pork and rice in sour cabbage leaves, four rolls with mămăligă and sour cream, $20. Order ahead for pickup.

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Hungarian food in Hollywood: what a Romanian counter has

Hungarian food in Hollywood, Florida, at a Romanian counter. Langoș fried to order at $8, goulash with dumplings at $16, paprika sausage smoked over hardwood, doboș and cremeș by the slice.

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Soup in Hollywood: what a ciorbă is and why it is sour

Soup near you in Hollywood, Florida. Ciorbă is Romanian sour soup, sixteen ounces to the bowl, ladled when you order, from $13 at 422 S Dixie Hwy. Order ahead for pickup.

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What happened to Artisan Deli in Hollywood

Artisan Deli at 422 S Dixie Hwy in Hollywood is now Dacia Reserve. Geta ran that counter for years. Sorin runs it now, same building, new smokehouse case.

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422 S Dixie Hwy: what changed, what did not

422 S Dixie Hwy in Hollywood: what survived the change from Artisan Deli to Dacia Reserve, and what is new. Same counter, new kitchen, new case.

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Romanian food in Hollywood: what to order

Romanian food in Hollywood, Florida: what to order on a first visit. Mici, a ciorbă, sarmale, and something from the smokehouse case by the pound.

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