Papa Ningo and an ode to Jack
Well my very cool wife dragged my butt outta the house after I got home from work yesterday and said we were going to try a new restaurant. Never mind that I was feeling like hell, since I can’t kick this cold I’ve got going on. Also, never mind that pizza, chinese and arroz con pollo from Kuba Kuba are my basic food requirements. The wife had been wanting to try out Papa Ningo
in the bottom, and had even bought a dining certificate from restaurant.com. I am soooo glad that we went. After five minutes there I felt like I was sitting in my favorite little cuban place in Miami. The food was excellent, the atmosphere awesome, and our server was fantastic. If latin food is up your alley, I highly recommend.
Speaking of the wife, she is currently on a major internet withdrawal. See, our dsl has not been set up in our new place, and I thought I literally saw her shaking the other day. I get my fix at work, so I’ve been able to get by. So in her and Jackie-boy’s honor (since this is his birthday month) , I lifted this from her blog.
Stream of consciousness on Jackie-boy
Jack has this very Neo-esque way about him. Like he holds this inner wisdom that he shares on very rare and special occasions. It makes a mother wonder what he is thinking constantly. His eyes are fearless and his heart explodes with the need for adventure. He is rarely bothered but has no problem expressing his discontent should the need arise. His smile can melt you like a super power, it’s so strong you instantly forget why you were mad at whatever mischief he seemed to have gotten into. His hug is genuine and kind. My arms wrap around his slender frame while his body rests on my chest. He gives all of himself over for me to hold, total surrender and peace. I envy the person he is. He is so much of what I want to be and am not. He is still a little bit of a mystery and I like it that way. May my little explorer have lots adventures today filled with wonder and delight, may his soul be filled with treasures of joy and passion for what matters most.
Ode to Jackie-boy
big feet
dog lover
friend to josiah
mystic
our monkey boy
family mess maker
kind eyes
enjoys barbies
the best snuggler
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I’m glad you liked Papa Ningo. I have been wanting to go there for sometime, maybe I’ll drag my husband there next week.
alicia
January 18, 2006
We tried Papa Ningo ourselves this past Saturday. The food was good, and the atmosphere was like a lot of Fan/Bottom restaurants (small, but comfy), only they seemed short-handed, which made for long waits.
I’m sure part of that is simply because they’re still relatively new (and family owned), so I imagine it will improve over time. Good food nonetheless.
Tim
January 25, 2006
Please ensure that the spelling in your menu is right. I was looking at your menu the other day and there were over 40 mistakes. Spanish is Spanish no matter from where you are from. For your establishment to prosper a corrected menu will be very helpful.
Anonymous
May 24, 2006
I went the other day and I loved it!!!! I’m puertorrican so I’m very critic of Latin food, I recommend it to everyone…
Anonymous
June 2, 2006
For town like Richmond, Papa Ningo is a cultural jewel. Farzin
Anonymous
September 22, 2006