Pimanyoli’s tamales a Creole spin on a Latin favorite

A few first-timers have wandered into Pimanyoli’s Sidewalk Café & Catering expecting Italian food and not realizing that the restaurant with the funny name is one of the best destinations around for barbecue purists. That name is derived from the owners’ nicknames: Yolanda “Yoli” and Pepper Perrilloux. “Piman” is Creole for pepper. But walk-ins usually are not disappointed to discover that Pimanyoli’s serves up fabulous barbecue in a casual atmosphere. Opened in June 2008, Pimanyoli’s fulfills the owners’ lifelong dream of a restaurant serving delicious, homestyle food like dry-rub ribs, lean, smoky brisket, pulled pork, and the best tamales this side of Zwolle, home of the famous Tamale Fiesta. Read the full 225 story here.