Milo's Restaurant 90 North Street, Middletown, NY 10940

"Many years ago when I looked so babyfaced, I had to grow a beard to be taken seriously, I spent 6 months in Quito, Ecuador working at the Voz Andes Hospital. When I wasn't in the city, I traveled to the Amazon basin to assist with pop-up medical clinics. I have many memories of Ecuador that come back to me vividly--the toucan with its massive beak and bright colors that made a loud ugly sound that I never imagined such a lovely bird could make. There were the many different types of butterflies and hummingbirds, the mountains, the banana trees, the smell of wood fire on the clothing of people I sat next to in church, the hot springs and baths. But most of all I remember the food--especially the soups. So rich in flavor yet quite simple with just a few ingredients. Especially when I was in la Sierra, in the higher elevations, soup was the ultimate comfort food. Many years later I am in Milo's Restaurant in Middletown. Perhaps it was because it was right before Thanksgiving they decided to forgo their typical menu. Whatever the reason they only served two dishes that day, a soup and some roasted chicken. And even though they served the soup in a large enough bowl that it easily provide a full meal for an adult, most of the patrons started with the soup and finished with the chicken. It was tasty, well seasoned, presented beautifully, and served quickly. One taste and I was transported to Quito. That one taste unlocked hundreds of memories."

"The atmosphere could have been nicer however the food was delicious and I got three meals from it. Highly recommend getting the fried rice dish."

"Well I can say is okay clean they I could be sitting at the table four people have came in but sitting different they left me for last even though I was there first they have their own I guess because they are regular that was my first time still it isn't right even though they are you should make customers feel welcome I felt a little angry in not welcome they serve the two table and they I should have walked out but angry to be the last time I ever go to it's not right how to treat customers treat them welcome"

"Racist asked if I spoke Spanish and when i said I didn’t asked me to leave and go next door … very upset"

"The food was amazing! Service was very good and friendly. Definitely recommend!"