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Eat Your Way Through Troy

Some of our favorite Troy eateries that we think will soon become yours as well

Article by Cindy Stewart

Photography by Cindy Stewart

Originally published in Troy City Lifestyle

Troy’s spectrum of restaurants is as diverse as our population, with cuisine representing every corner of the globe and dishes that push culinary boundaries. In the mood for international? Classic American? Eat your way through Troy this month, because we've got it all.

LoLo Potluck

LoLo Potluck is the culmination of owner Sahar Shehata’s creative and business passions. Growing up in Alexandria, Egypt, Sahar observed her grandmother’s own techniques and developed her own interpretations of the traditional Egyptian favorites. She offers wonderfully flavored Mediterranean cuisine made from the freshest, most delicious ingredients prepared in simple, accessible ways. LoLo Potluck’s motto is “Simply sophisticated Mediterranean Cuisine.”

All meals and desserts are homemade. Specialties include Egyptian Koshary, beef and chicken kafka, falafel, fattoush, grape leaves, and beef and chicken shawarma. She also offers sandwiches, appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and family trays.

3950 Rochester Road  | 248.817.6763 | lolopotluckrestaurant.com

Picano’s Italian Grille

Domenic Picano arrived from Cassino, Italy in 1949 with a passion for food. His true longing was to open an authentic Italian restaurant with old world recipes using the finest ingredients. In 1985, Picano’s Italian Grille opened, providing a true Italian dining experience.

Homemade is the essential ingredient. Picano's specializes in house-made ravioli, gnocchi, lasagna and garlic rolls, as well as many other specialty dishes created by acclaimed chef William Hall. The extensive wine list features some of the most exquisite wines from Italy, Napa Valley and countries around the globe.

 3775 Rochester Road |  248.689.8050 | www.picanos.com

Qaxaca Authentic Mexican Food

This family-owned cheerful Mexican café offers homestyle fare with fresh and high-quality ingredients. Each menu item is cooked with authentic Mexican flavors such as chicken mole and moletes. Tacos (served as orders of two or four) are amazing: Choose from tinga (shredded chicken), chorizo, carnitas (fried pork), pastor (marinated pork), ground or shredded beef, shrimp or asada (steak). Other authentic specialties include burritos, tortas, quesadillas, breakfast burritos, Tlayudas and chicken mole. Sides (salsa verde, avocado salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, chips, rice, beans and churro) are made fresh daily.

1985 E. Wattles Road | 248.528.0462 | oaxacatroy.com