"Revered Lotus of Siam reopened its original location at the Commercial Center, serving chef and owner Saipan Chutima’s northern Thai cuisine for takeout and delivery as well as dine-in service daily from 5 to 10 p.m., and on October 5, reopens for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The 2011 co-winner of the Best Chef Southwest from the James Beard Foundation offers a menu of Thai-style stews and coconut-less curries, all served with heat from 1 to 10. Diners should start with nam-prik-ong, a red chili dip that’s not too spicy, then try a roasted duck curry, garlic prawns, or thum-ka-noon with its mix of pork, jackfruit, tomato, and spices. The exceptional menu of sweet Gewürztraminers and Rieslings cut the heat. Diners can now order takeout or make a mandatory reservation." - Susan Stapleton
