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Midtown Drunken Noodle Showdown: Topaz vs Pam Real Thai Encore

April 14, 2008

When you talk about Midtown Thai, there is no hands down go-to spot. Everyone has their individual favorites because everyone’s definition of great Thai varies. NYC Food Guy has been in the process of paring down the competition by eating one of only two dishes at every place: Pad Thai with Chicken and the Dish [...]

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