tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85606202439585856592024-03-13T13:42:04.588-04:00The Baltimore Sandwich ChallengeAfter reading a recent article in Baltimore Magazine about the best sandwiches in Baltimore, we were both so enticed that we decided to try them all. Every other Friday (payday) we will try a new sandwich. To help maintain our girlish figures, we decided it would be best to split the sandwiches. Here, on this blog, you will follow us through our journey and find out if these truly are the best sandwiches in Baltimore.Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-23038624284174254792009-10-23T16:19:00.002-04:002009-11-01T20:43:37.033-05:00Shrimp Salad - Koco's Pub<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqM8lawmFg5RRuEsQSh9Qg_DwxB23kqrNj7x8pwGp0xf7Zp6dMaL5cPIooF3BKONFUvORfOTFJnGhOpXvxDvkrtSnRpxcLMIaNG6_YddsUjiwnFMM_OMuOM3m45EUeW2PwFeJwDdfx8To/s1600-h/shrimpsalad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqM8lawmFg5RRuEsQSh9Qg_DwxB23kqrNj7x8pwGp0xf7Zp6dMaL5cPIooF3BKONFUvORfOTFJnGhOpXvxDvkrtSnRpxcLMIaNG6_YddsUjiwnFMM_OMuOM3m45EUeW2PwFeJwDdfx8To/s200/shrimpsalad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399315679500753170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Shrimp salad served on a sesame-seed bun with tomato and lettuce.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Kate’s Review:</span> Our first attempt to taste the Shrimp Salad at Koco’s was a complete and utter failure. After dragging two co-workers with us, we discovered Koco’s was sold out of the sandwich which left us in less than a good mood. We were starving and needed food ASAP so we settled for the Greek salad. We learned our lesson and decided to call the next week to ensure they had it before making the hike. When I made the call I was informed that they don’t usually allow for take-out on this sandwich….why will remain a mystery but thankfully I was able to convince them otherwise . The sand looked delectable with large shrimp piled on a fresh bun with a red juicy tomato and lettuce. After the picture was taken, we were ready to dive in after a week of anticipation. Perhaps the buildup was too much because although the sandwich was tasty, I didn’t think it was anything to write home about. Honestly, I was more excited about the tomato. It was swimming in mayo which I think is unnecessary when the ingredients are fresh; no need to mask it with mayo. Don’t get me wrong, I finished every bite but wasn’t overly impressed. I would rate the sandwich with 3 baguettes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfNC5kLJRrU6ZDfRWGmAI_OnK5j7r7XcZa-krjaXwt3anNSOCwLFm0UCMqo00cwDbyGrTiQGmvU9U_dTzg1_hSG1FiQVlNuNcAe0r89VlxMdMOjtqeOqSG87uryhSpy9NWQ1GH3ChTWI/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfNC5kLJRrU6ZDfRWGmAI_OnK5j7r7XcZa-krjaXwt3anNSOCwLFm0UCMqo00cwDbyGrTiQGmvU9U_dTzg1_hSG1FiQVlNuNcAe0r89VlxMdMOjtqeOqSG87uryhSpy9NWQ1GH3ChTWI/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399315894391458418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole’s Review:</span> It took two tries to get this sandwich, which was a bit frustrating, but worth it. The first time we went they were sold out. The second time we smartened up and placed our order over the phone for take-out (which apparently they don’t normally do). The sandwich was delicious, albeit a bit messy. The shrimp salad was a little heavy on the mayo, but perfectly flavored with Old Bay which complimented the flavor of the shrimp, not over powering it. The roll was fresh and surprisingly tasty, almost kind of sweet. I think the one thing that I remember the most (I’m writing this a week late) about this sandwich though, is the tomato. It was a vibrant red and so delicious. The sandwich was great, however, I’m not sure it is really worth the $15 we shelled out for it. We’re not grading it on value though, so I’m going to rank this one up at the top of my favorites list.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv-z7FkKfb_EPOH28Ypb4AyMGzwSDJm3hiLW2DXAh6-ogxiltr7l1UODrHwUbEbNxLAvCHUUJj96_Jt_oqahU0-xHRv7St5Y4z6QKWwrXcx6HLsc-1Bgn1auGVosLZReT-Rn-skf5ucc/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv-z7FkKfb_EPOH28Ypb4AyMGzwSDJm3hiLW2DXAh6-ogxiltr7l1UODrHwUbEbNxLAvCHUUJj96_Jt_oqahU0-xHRv7St5Y4z6QKWwrXcx6HLsc-1Bgn1auGVosLZReT-Rn-skf5ucc/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399315893237073426" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-6996621495721897492009-10-23T16:18:00.009-04:002009-11-01T20:37:49.867-05:00The Real Italian - DiPasquale's Italian Marketplace & Deli<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CDTRGSQT6uy3D-qNefEdJpq_khm1096dTWu8KIAP-RPdjSClbWQSMmFoZWJrhQpyENGcfmGXPbZ5jChAL1bPC4LD3X2lOZ4UwjuG_M523KKi7ohldr5_NWyPt0pxEvwt-1EDfuowgPI/s1600-h/real_italian.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CDTRGSQT6uy3D-qNefEdJpq_khm1096dTWu8KIAP-RPdjSClbWQSMmFoZWJrhQpyENGcfmGXPbZ5jChAL1bPC4LD3X2lOZ4UwjuG_M523KKi7ohldr5_NWyPt0pxEvwt-1EDfuowgPI/s200/real_italian.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399314276470963490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Mortadella, capicola, salami and prosciuttini. provolone cheese, olive oil and vinegar, lettuce, tomato, onions, and a smattering of hots—served on a Italian roll.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate’s Review: </span><span>Man, Italians sure know how to make an AMAZING sandwich. My favorite one so far is still the Porchetta from Isabella’s, but this is a close second. The meats were incredibly fresh and they added just the right amount of olive oil and parm mix. It didn’t drip out of the sandwich and the crust remained crispy, just the way I like it! The entire experience made me want to hop on a plane and eat my way through Italy. It enticed me enough to want to come back and try their other creations. 5 baguettes!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Zv4Un8uVdY0QrHR4IMK66PEpoRiI1RUDjSP88I4e7BzVydw8DZeHjl7sDDrkmydPedlq3Ot4eVQXlZ66uyryOKvSPvE2LXhlIHeGSdkWWxAy1bMbrHlv8UOl-SBytHZCr48vqx6VJ60/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Zv4Un8uVdY0QrHR4IMK66PEpoRiI1RUDjSP88I4e7BzVydw8DZeHjl7sDDrkmydPedlq3Ot4eVQXlZ66uyryOKvSPvE2LXhlIHeGSdkWWxAy1bMbrHlv8UOl-SBytHZCr48vqx6VJ60/s200/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399314374219964898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole’s Review:</span> Yummy. Honestly, what is there at a traditional Italian Market & Deli that isn’t yummy? Sure, it might not be great for the heart or the hips, but on the lips, its amazing! I’ve got to be honest, its been quite a few weeks since we had this sandwich so I don’t exactly remember all the details, but I do remember that it was quite good. The bread was crunchy and soft and although I was worried that the giant pile of meat might give me a migraine, (it didn’t) it would have been worth it. I liked this sandwich and this place so much I’m headed back there this coming week! Definitely a good choice to add to the list and has found a place on my list of favorites.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Zv4Un8uVdY0QrHR4IMK66PEpoRiI1RUDjSP88I4e7BzVydw8DZeHjl7sDDrkmydPedlq3Ot4eVQXlZ66uyryOKvSPvE2LXhlIHeGSdkWWxAy1bMbrHlv8UOl-SBytHZCr48vqx6VJ60/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Zv4Un8uVdY0QrHR4IMK66PEpoRiI1RUDjSP88I4e7BzVydw8DZeHjl7sDDrkmydPedlq3Ot4eVQXlZ66uyryOKvSPvE2LXhlIHeGSdkWWxAy1bMbrHlv8UOl-SBytHZCr48vqx6VJ60/s200/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399314374219964898" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-41827297502817200382009-10-23T16:18:00.007-04:002009-11-01T20:36:24.262-05:00Greek Veggie - Atwater's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1c2ujUTMXIf12VBnnBE7210GvSRriqPIJQyxDnOf6YfqXuZa-p1r9KP8IHFyj6t26a_eFrGY8-_IYk0VcHHUQDoGBIGzog053hsrm6BkZ9sxDn4519UcFTmOFfyLc_ugvBsI5n86mtzY/s1600-h/Photo_090409_001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1c2ujUTMXIf12VBnnBE7210GvSRriqPIJQyxDnOf6YfqXuZa-p1r9KP8IHFyj6t26a_eFrGY8-_IYk0VcHHUQDoGBIGzog053hsrm6BkZ9sxDn4519UcFTmOFfyLc_ugvBsI5n86mtzY/s200/Photo_090409_001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399313546396478514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Two slices of kalamata olive bread, layers of marinated cucumbers, Vidalia onions, tomatoes, green-leaf lettuce, and an olive- and-artichoke-heart tapenade.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate’s Review:</span> The Greek veggie is not made the same way at Atwater’s now as it is described in the magazine, so we did our best to have them recreate the original. It was a hybrid of the current and former which probably wasn’t the best idea. Too many strong flavors made the sandwich overwhelming. I think the current version without the tapenade would have been just right, but of course we wanted what was in the magazine. I’ve learned my lesson with modifying, so I’ll go straight off of their menu next time. I give it 3 baguettes with our mistake<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWoW85J8-wni8Fj-GWoZcKJJNXC4raR6QczpfIjNIqsA-H5W2Ju-3zrftNdAowlgeXnGsvNiAt8vhXuwbYcKezmvhH3AFuAaBjQv7HaOEb6ijHKRn0V96KPGE5ZWzlxGZ0U9677qrjYI/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWoW85J8-wni8Fj-GWoZcKJJNXC4raR6QczpfIjNIqsA-H5W2Ju-3zrftNdAowlgeXnGsvNiAt8vhXuwbYcKezmvhH3AFuAaBjQv7HaOEb6ijHKRn0V96KPGE5ZWzlxGZ0U9677qrjYI/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399313838930765890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole’s Review:</span> Not a fan. It wasn’t terrible, but it certainly wasn’t a favorite. I think the strong flavor of the tapenade (which I don’t love) overwhelmed everything else the sandwich had to offer. In all fairness, I don’t think we had the exact same sandwich that was written up in Baltimore Magazine. The version of the Greek Veggie they now offer is a bit different and although we tried to alter it, I don’t think we actually got the same thing. It was also a few weeks ago and I don’t remember it that clearly! I do remember that it wasn’t a favorite though…I’m glad I got a cup of soup in addition to the sandwich.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvKf5QpF1lB4uR3TbLXFeqQntzx9ScnH76NNkvyMIyeu8KFiqB1HehvkfcEOnKywy4LqNra1Pu_jVXarjmP2NDtG7kMxjNiy-MzMvmNzG9JG16yisdX6n8rLfm3Pc8t1V3ukeuqLjWJI/s1600-h/1of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvKf5QpF1lB4uR3TbLXFeqQntzx9ScnH76NNkvyMIyeu8KFiqB1HehvkfcEOnKywy4LqNra1Pu_jVXarjmP2NDtG7kMxjNiy-MzMvmNzG9JG16yisdX6n8rLfm3Pc8t1V3ukeuqLjWJI/s200/1of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399313959337253602" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-74697099273939915762009-07-23T11:42:00.006-04:002009-07-23T11:50:24.404-04:00The Land and Sea - Beach Bums<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgnqsX8eRHmew5B32Hx8P4X3bQXVH43pBcTS75TYIg0HGru5PGmcjbhlfSTCDVJx-qRXdkDWFP6hj74iUT1qNjUv2mxGXd9tdeO1yv7lOryvnqWDZzXuDyhXTa5opdjBIKlHs_kI4hp0/s1600-h/landandsee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgnqsX8eRHmew5B32Hx8P4X3bQXVH43pBcTS75TYIg0HGru5PGmcjbhlfSTCDVJx-qRXdkDWFP6hj74iUT1qNjUv2mxGXd9tdeO1yv7lOryvnqWDZzXuDyhXTa5opdjBIKlHs_kI4hp0/s200/landandsee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361683134498117330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Roast Beef and Shrimp Salad<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review: </span>This visit to Beach Bum’s Café was a first for me. Depending on the day, reading the description of the “Land and Sea” sandwich either made me salivate or my stomach turn. Thankfully when it came time to try it I was having positive thoughts and the sandwich didn’t disappoint. The sandwich was a double-decker with one side overflowing with shrimp salad and the other loaded with roast beef. My favorite was the shrimp that was very peppery and well balanced by the Rye. The roast beef added a subtle flavor boost. It was a bit messy so I consolidated mine to a one layer sandwich which I destroyed within a matter of minutes. One thing not to skip at Beach Bum’s is their ice cream; they had 4 different flavors that included Peanut Butter (my favorite food ever!) which made it difficult to decide but after sampling 3 I choose the PB Oreo……Scrumptious!!! I rate this sand with 4 baguettes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYi7kSFUbQ13juECI761JUQR3csA6vkSk2n6xXXDTF6G46nWw1Ptj1G4cdiTBmLSRcq0W2HozicHfBe6Wx9sQpaYJw-ErIOZi2UrDmSDE8CzgbgOU_CPDuzZPpl3kJNfGiVZXivHq3Jig/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYi7kSFUbQ13juECI761JUQR3csA6vkSk2n6xXXDTF6G46nWw1Ptj1G4cdiTBmLSRcq0W2HozicHfBe6Wx9sQpaYJw-ErIOZi2UrDmSDE8CzgbgOU_CPDuzZPpl3kJNfGiVZXivHq3Jig/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361683284898562866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> The combination of shrimp salad and roast beef isn't something I would probably have put together, but I was rather excited to try this sandwich. I was definitely not disappointed! The sandwich was huge, a double decker with a slice of bread (we chose rye) serving as a divider between the roast beef and the salad. The shrimp salad was delicious. It was more peppery than I've had, but I think thats what made it so good. The sauce from the salad also help to moisten up the roast beef and make it a bit more exciting. I was surprised that the sandwich wasn't very messy. A couple stray shrimp fell to my plate, but nothing like some of the sandwiches in the past. I think the addition of the rye bread rather than white just made the combination of flavors that much more exciting. I highly recommend this sandwich and hope to return for another. Don't forget to get some ice cream after your sandwich. I couldn't resist a black and white milkshake!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYi7kSFUbQ13juECI761JUQR3csA6vkSk2n6xXXDTF6G46nWw1Ptj1G4cdiTBmLSRcq0W2HozicHfBe6Wx9sQpaYJw-ErIOZi2UrDmSDE8CzgbgOU_CPDuzZPpl3kJNfGiVZXivHq3Jig/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYi7kSFUbQ13juECI761JUQR3csA6vkSk2n6xXXDTF6G46nWw1Ptj1G4cdiTBmLSRcq0W2HozicHfBe6Wx9sQpaYJw-ErIOZi2UrDmSDE8CzgbgOU_CPDuzZPpl3kJNfGiVZXivHq3Jig/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361683284898562866" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-84236712187001873132009-06-24T20:22:00.008-04:002009-06-24T20:30:21.851-04:00Beef Brisket - Miller's Delicatessen<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVcxduQxwaWePe4GWLNE1lBYexJFi5wn3zUQH8Hi39Uv2GeIT3lEzoek6wQ0hOoO-p-KvhY0T_T9H81Ctk21FWqTfTA23mYBWYt7B8hYS5gKgRmZFsayHggabdb5d8fpCLqm87fSImdE/s1600-h/beef_brisket.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVcxduQxwaWePe4GWLNE1lBYexJFi5wn3zUQH8Hi39Uv2GeIT3lEzoek6wQ0hOoO-p-KvhY0T_T9H81Ctk21FWqTfTA23mYBWYt7B8hYS5gKgRmZFsayHggabdb5d8fpCLqm87fSImdE/s200/beef_brisket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351055524975252322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span class="article_text"> A mound of meat and gravy and thick-cut fries.</span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" >This place is a little overwhelming during lunch rush hour even when you know what you have to order: I recommend coming for a later lunch if you dare. Apparently we should have requested the Beef Brisket “Platter” because just ordering the beef brisket gets you bread with some beef on it…no gravy or fries. We were able to get the gravy on the side but it wasn’t the big production I was expecting. Of course my first bite was fatty which turned me off to eating the rest. I guess if I was a huge beef fan I may have felt differently but for me this was nothing to rave about. Thankfully I ordered a Greek salad which was a generous portion and the dressing was excellent with tons of feta piled on top. I rate the sandwich with 1 baguette.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARTgaO5eS8tPsBIvuvLKB54L5s0GWHOXtPIsA2gOVgxnX2TwAIQn8-jYBr3jLsM8heUxd50OfT819RhTdBlG6Jttt8vUwA9V5rnxpsb5mwxaCu9buy7yIxgcHMEtFnHxei8DZJzewEDs/s1600-h/1of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARTgaO5eS8tPsBIvuvLKB54L5s0GWHOXtPIsA2gOVgxnX2TwAIQn8-jYBr3jLsM8heUxd50OfT819RhTdBlG6Jttt8vUwA9V5rnxpsb5mwxaCu9buy7yIxgcHMEtFnHxei8DZJzewEDs/s200/1of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351054746615173602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" >This is one of those places where you feel like you must have your ordered rehearsed in order to not be yelled at by the counter staff. The menu is huge (not to mention in a terrible location – behind where people stand in line) and we weren’t sure which beef brisket to get – the platter or the sandwich. I think we chose wrong since ours didn’t come with gravy or fries. We did ask for a side of the gravy when we realized the error. The sandwich was pretty good. The rye bread really helped it along. There was plenty of beef and the gravy was really good. I can only imagine how fries would have tasted in that gravy. I don’t know that I’d go so far as to say its one of Baltimore’s best sandwiches, to me it was a little boring. If you venture to Millers, I highly suggest not wearing anything that requires dry cleaning as you may notice later in the day you smell a bit like a grease fryer.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98PyYREGnWKx_9VXvNqNwD6nMuLu7HNotjg-G8RLm1I0aBHHl_rd4Kthri8tQWoXE7eqxTcidDeDrnNIn7c7nrmfzIqUBZV4TiFb6S2u4Aaytmdy62Qr9bMKGKle_TA_t9ppkV7ABrWI/s1600-h/2of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98PyYREGnWKx_9VXvNqNwD6nMuLu7HNotjg-G8RLm1I0aBHHl_rd4Kthri8tQWoXE7eqxTcidDeDrnNIn7c7nrmfzIqUBZV4TiFb6S2u4Aaytmdy62Qr9bMKGKle_TA_t9ppkV7ABrWI/s200/2of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351054580499652322" border="0" /></a></span>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-74072129753622967102009-06-03T20:45:00.008-04:002009-06-24T20:21:31.978-04:00Lobster Roll - Crossroads Restaurant<a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0avVCrgeshZb7mCdZ_XJcj8jtgj_ih1MU7IXSgpKz_AOKN_y4pUYEI9znDqtcOxaquVoZ52MnP0SGB3ZE7IKrqjJlzy3YKvrZkn4LqV64w_3-3D-1aPE_v_T-TYSSxZDS1sbpxsW9Xg/s1600-h/lobster_roll.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0avVCrgeshZb7mCdZ_XJcj8jtgj_ih1MU7IXSgpKz_AOKN_y4pUYEI9znDqtcOxaquVoZ52MnP0SGB3ZE7IKrqjJlzy3YKvrZkn4LqV64w_3-3D-1aPE_v_T-TYSSxZDS1sbpxsW9Xg/s200/lobster_roll.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351053076637918066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="article_text">Lobster, diced and tossed in lemon aioli on a buttery, toasted roll.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:11;" > The priciest sandwich on the list did not disappoint. The lobster chunks were plump and big with crisp bites of peppers and other veggies to add the crunch. Served on a butter potato roll which was the perfect bread choice although the bottom part became soggy quickly because of the aioli. I would suggest serving on the side so you could put on the bread each bite. An added bonus was the tranquil outdoor seating area. With light music and chirping of the birds this was a very relaxing lunch which was perfect for a Friday work getaway. Shhh; don’t tell anyone, we want to keep this all to ourselves.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPSIxFpejQYRPw-ky-InKyeJ9CbUPDypNsWvjoUDZfjIAUuUBw60WQEc5_ZcJrFmNDTMxHfT9_pcddPEJfW98LAs1iu_tMyGguQcGF9-VDD2makDmuL6E8BQ0mldWJaFuo-zoK4oUmA8/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPSIxFpejQYRPw-ky-InKyeJ9CbUPDypNsWvjoUDZfjIAUuUBw60WQEc5_ZcJrFmNDTMxHfT9_pcddPEJfW98LAs1iu_tMyGguQcGF9-VDD2makDmuL6E8BQ0mldWJaFuo-zoK4oUmA8/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351052569809472674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:11;"><br />Thanks to Missy Martin, <span style="font-weight: bold;">the best HR director EVER</span> for sponsoring this delicious sandwich.</span><br /><span><span class="article_text"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> </span></span><span style="font-size:11;">What a hidden gem! I fell in love with this place. The atmosphere and food were great and I can’t wait to go back! The sandwich was great. This was my first lobster roll and I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was delicious. Not too much mayo and the chunks of lobster were huge. The addition of red bell pepper was nice and the buttered roll was very yummy. I ate this open face since it was a little tough to split, so I can only imagine how much better it would be between 2 pieces of buttered roll. I highly recommend Crossroads, if not for the Lobster Roll, but for the atmosphere!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPSIxFpejQYRPw-ky-InKyeJ9CbUPDypNsWvjoUDZfjIAUuUBw60WQEc5_ZcJrFmNDTMxHfT9_pcddPEJfW98LAs1iu_tMyGguQcGF9-VDD2makDmuL6E8BQ0mldWJaFuo-zoK4oUmA8/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPSIxFpejQYRPw-ky-InKyeJ9CbUPDypNsWvjoUDZfjIAUuUBw60WQEc5_ZcJrFmNDTMxHfT9_pcddPEJfW98LAs1iu_tMyGguQcGF9-VDD2makDmuL6E8BQ0mldWJaFuo-zoK4oUmA8/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351052569809472674" border="0" /></a></span>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-3086673989248178082009-06-01T19:37:00.006-04:002009-06-24T20:22:26.475-04:00The 98 Rock Hercules - Pickles & Chips<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqg7Wsp5ShM4_SBOHN8wkx5NU2vwLNjudapE0GDxXFg8zlfiCejGwIUXSwADvnR9xSO_SbT51-FDFYDKabUG6NYPHs02DH96JgekHQkoAvAJQxJkNGqioLJuQulnN7wwwW0uzeOLe-Bt0/s1600-h/98rock.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqg7Wsp5ShM4_SBOHN8wkx5NU2vwLNjudapE0GDxXFg8zlfiCejGwIUXSwADvnR9xSO_SbT51-FDFYDKabUG6NYPHs02DH96JgekHQkoAvAJQxJkNGqioLJuQulnN7wwwW0uzeOLe-Bt0/s200/98rock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351052212209235794" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Sandwich Contents:</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > H</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span class="article_text">am, bacon, Swiss, mayo, tomato, hot peppers, Old Bay, and pickle slices on pumpernickel.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> </span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" >Surprisingly tasty. I’m not a fan of hot peppers or mayo but combined with the ham and sweet pumpernickel I really enjoyed it. They were generous with their ham portion which was thinly sliced…just how I like it. I could have done without the bacon which was rubbery and seemed a bit raw so after the first bite it was removed. To add back the crisp I expected from the bacon I piled on the home made potatoes chips which where the perfect compliment. Thank goodness they aren’t bottomless or I could have downed a pound or two.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBZXhvUKYGDeoYvqna9OgvI-7EhoEWyJfWrhAgCnDQXc0tFgJ3UUAEAemn4iDDeYLTyMzhyphenhyphencZ1KESyLDdtyirH7sLi8svLI-jKdxhUmjhF0pO0rqjZmOjiKsVOek8OJn6CmgtNo12u44/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBZXhvUKYGDeoYvqna9OgvI-7EhoEWyJfWrhAgCnDQXc0tFgJ3UUAEAemn4iDDeYLTyMzhyphenhyphencZ1KESyLDdtyirH7sLi8svLI-jKdxhUmjhF0pO0rqjZmOjiKsVOek8OJn6CmgtNo12u44/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351051795638041394" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span class="article_text"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> </span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" >Surprisingly good. This sandwich definitely consisted of things I would not normally eat on a sandwich, particularly pickles and hot peppers but I was pleasantly surprised with how delicious it was. In fact, since eating this sandwich I’ve been adding pickles to sandwiches! I don’t recall seeing any cheese on this sandwich, which was fine with me since I’m not a fan of Swiss. How great that I was able to enjoy a sandwich without cheese! While I think this sandwich is a bit overpriced ($7.59), its nice to know they donate $.25 per signature sandwich to charity. Oh and you do get some delicious potato chips.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBZXhvUKYGDeoYvqna9OgvI-7EhoEWyJfWrhAgCnDQXc0tFgJ3UUAEAemn4iDDeYLTyMzhyphenhyphencZ1KESyLDdtyirH7sLi8svLI-jKdxhUmjhF0pO0rqjZmOjiKsVOek8OJn6CmgtNo12u44/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBZXhvUKYGDeoYvqna9OgvI-7EhoEWyJfWrhAgCnDQXc0tFgJ3UUAEAemn4iDDeYLTyMzhyphenhyphencZ1KESyLDdtyirH7sLi8svLI-jKdxhUmjhF0pO0rqjZmOjiKsVOek8OJn6CmgtNo12u44/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351051795638041394" border="0" /></a><br /></span>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-41465637363265196672009-05-08T21:38:00.002-04:002009-05-08T21:40:10.328-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VJxX0Wy8Ixy7og6xT730gY6CJAdQp54fuOdLvx0zRtQZgnU-7VNX5e-IyRCm0V-8WJ161kMTjuSJtxF-HkPOtO-DruNt_i0kdf7i2lX36nWwpomV130IvU_b_gYzDIJn-HgBhHpDlNw/s1600-h/white_cheddar.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VJxX0Wy8Ixy7og6xT730gY6CJAdQp54fuOdLvx0zRtQZgnU-7VNX5e-IyRCm0V-8WJ161kMTjuSJtxF-HkPOtO-DruNt_i0kdf7i2lX36nWwpomV130IvU_b_gYzDIJn-HgBhHpDlNw/s200/white_cheddar.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333632835076328898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents</span> - White cheddar, Granny Smith apples, field greens, homemade honey mustard and multigrain bread.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review </span>- For something with such few ingredients and so simple this was a very tasty Sammie. The bite of the mustard with the cheese and apple made the sandwich very light and refreshing. Definitely added to my list of faves with 4 baguettes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMBwamQDnB_hyCtkY0JXSFj9_wAygpAxxnbRKdG8TJqQlznzM2MnTOIRJpfLNKVbeXHz5ToR8ZWe95oTT261NKdy8v8PNOzsw5qYfn6eV9xtd3-e0efYxiYsUtF00bMvvHuIwEvvWsFY/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMBwamQDnB_hyCtkY0JXSFj9_wAygpAxxnbRKdG8TJqQlznzM2MnTOIRJpfLNKVbeXHz5ToR8ZWe95oTT261NKdy8v8PNOzsw5qYfn6eV9xtd3-e0efYxiYsUtF00bMvvHuIwEvvWsFY/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333632922427399554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review</span> - I was a little skeptical with this sandwich because of the mustard. I love every other part of the sandwich on its own, but mustard is something that is pretty far down on my list of favorites. Per our challenge though, I tried it and was pleasantly surprised. The mustard was quite tangy and really added to the sandwich. In fact, without the mustard, I probably wouldn’t have been able to eat the sandwich because of how dry it would be (I have a thing about dry sandwiches). Although I could have gone with more cheddar, it really was a decent amount and it was just my head wanting more, not my stomach.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMBwamQDnB_hyCtkY0JXSFj9_wAygpAxxnbRKdG8TJqQlznzM2MnTOIRJpfLNKVbeXHz5ToR8ZWe95oTT261NKdy8v8PNOzsw5qYfn6eV9xtd3-e0efYxiYsUtF00bMvvHuIwEvvWsFY/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMBwamQDnB_hyCtkY0JXSFj9_wAygpAxxnbRKdG8TJqQlznzM2MnTOIRJpfLNKVbeXHz5ToR8ZWe95oTT261NKdy8v8PNOzsw5qYfn6eV9xtd3-e0efYxiYsUtF00bMvvHuIwEvvWsFY/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333632922427399554" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-68196354723239071132009-04-20T21:35:00.000-04:002009-05-08T21:38:20.443-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WC8c_Gi0bMOIEOAvlQKKmbI7yJLEx_sELDJEaaReqFLgBNIKCocwaY4Ev2meRN1qZCmbWpsHgJnwn99IkiXg3z-9JkK4RUE7u6jT7vK0RPMisUANch25c-k9Jh-d-rRnHUSCBxxcEmc/s1600-h/turkey_brie.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-WC8c_Gi0bMOIEOAvlQKKmbI7yJLEx_sELDJEaaReqFLgBNIKCocwaY4Ev2meRN1qZCmbWpsHgJnwn99IkiXg3z-9JkK4RUE7u6jT7vK0RPMisUANch25c-k9Jh-d-rRnHUSCBxxcEmc/s200/turkey_brie.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333632251062691010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents</span> - Sliced turkey, melted Brie with mango chutney spread on top.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review</span> – This has been one of my favorite sandwiches for a few years so I was definitely excited to share the experience. The mango chutney adds extra sweetness to the turkey and Brie and the warm freshly made bread melts in your mouth. On this particular day the bread was a little harder than usual which made the sandwich more difficult to eat and didn’t WOW me as it usually does. I will still continue to eat it because I know its potential and am chalking this one up to a bad batch of bread. Warning, they don’t have it on their Sunday brunch menu so don’t go in with your hopes up and leave disappointed as I had too on another occasion. Good thing is they have a lot of other good options.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnD_UWQ_Kynjk2hIGeZBiuzfgunEsn_k_GZsDInoj4-Cn1ySl5b8kuvg9YZx9ezdUjsw9VlBelxQN7GAKJq_29oUr3surbvZM9NRDbqkuSFdFbOfZfQQW-cyCE-kP3558ugXhh9wFSBls/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnD_UWQ_Kynjk2hIGeZBiuzfgunEsn_k_GZsDInoj4-Cn1ySl5b8kuvg9YZx9ezdUjsw9VlBelxQN7GAKJq_29oUr3surbvZM9NRDbqkuSFdFbOfZfQQW-cyCE-kP3558ugXhh9wFSBls/s200/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333632370555220562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review</span> - I was really looking forward to this sandwich. I love brie and turkey and had fond memories of mango chutney accompanying my dad’s homemade turkey curry. It was a terribly rainy day when we tried this sandwich and I expected it to really warm me up and make me feel all fuzzy inside. Instead, it made me ill. The chutney was too sweet, the bread too dry and the turkey sliced too thick. I really didn’t enjoy it at all and as the day went on it made me feel worse and worse. I was really disappointed that I didn’t like it as much as I expected, but I am eager to go back and try some other things on the menu. I just hope it isn’t as cold in the restaurant next time!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o7934FuqpHgITjexsNtjq9Awz_SQAbzMpcjGp3A57Av7_qWFN494v5e43vE0tlT1j6Bid_w54i9xnLTdJIwBmAjCZ-vDzfVlkxG3Z7NyrX5orgrQG78l2-9kR5Eq5VZaOu6dYEzCeZQ/s1600-h/1of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o7934FuqpHgITjexsNtjq9Awz_SQAbzMpcjGp3A57Av7_qWFN494v5e43vE0tlT1j6Bid_w54i9xnLTdJIwBmAjCZ-vDzfVlkxG3Z7NyrX5orgrQG78l2-9kR5Eq5VZaOu6dYEzCeZQ/s200/1of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333632473107676690" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This sandwich was shared with a couple co-workers and Kath who is now a former co-worker. We miss you Kath!Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-24294576940495234312009-04-18T21:32:00.000-04:002009-05-08T21:35:31.958-04:00Main Street Muffuletta - Savona<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3n12McPUq_vrf-UounPP_dkjgyPWvS14HJQJWbrUo-7SPxSnHae4obWfkf-SZB-I8sVADV4Uue8YKcOHynvs-fdKBewq31ZCgpXm7nRpqr9gAX712xR3NGChjwRqpUQx4gOFlHuAclc/s1600-h/IMG_2931.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3n12McPUq_vrf-UounPP_dkjgyPWvS14HJQJWbrUo-7SPxSnHae4obWfkf-SZB-I8sVADV4Uue8YKcOHynvs-fdKBewq31ZCgpXm7nRpqr9gAX712xR3NGChjwRqpUQx4gOFlHuAclc/s200/IMG_2931.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333631726909822322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents</span> - Flat loaf bread with olive spread, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, lettuce, tomato, and sliced onion.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review</span> – Italian sandwiches are always scrumptious to me and this one stood up to the test. Per the magazines recommendation we ordered it warm. The combination of the fresh mozzarella and olive tapenade helped to keep the other ingredients together all though the hard crust of the Ciabatta made it difficult to keep in with each bite. As a bonus they had a wine tasting at the store so we got to wash it down with Reisling.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYaPJoLi-AmpJpQKOAWYYiRrN1NM2Z-fXVNf2udDs5duIuAGUlbZvNGGAh9vd2DC3rQNDb9JxLDW-mU-achvGq3IUnFdkFPeq6AUeRVsum_qQFoy42kxIXE0n98ANB4CPralNURi-DW0/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYaPJoLi-AmpJpQKOAWYYiRrN1NM2Z-fXVNf2udDs5duIuAGUlbZvNGGAh9vd2DC3rQNDb9JxLDW-mU-achvGq3IUnFdkFPeq6AUeRVsum_qQFoy42kxIXE0n98ANB4CPralNURi-DW0/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333631270428826082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review</span> - This sandwich was good but very messy. It had lots of ingredients that squeezed out every time you took a bite. In the past the muffulettas I have had have always been stuffed into muffuletta bread so you don’t have things falling out the back and the side. I would have preferred this sandwich to be like that. I also would have liked the artichokes to be cut up a little smaller so I didn’t just get mouthfuls of artichoke.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSDhlJOn95Q9A3qAqp7vS3VJLckuYkYLtv8lLhBxn5DnMHH5y1ExJl9GIh85mDA-AW_hYGH6rVhRndoYfC7GV0z8i-_joenf3k2_VOyoamNGhbQ4iBBnNR2KFlZ_Q35iZS1yJvjSX8_M/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSDhlJOn95Q9A3qAqp7vS3VJLckuYkYLtv8lLhBxn5DnMHH5y1ExJl9GIh85mDA-AW_hYGH6rVhRndoYfC7GV0z8i-_joenf3k2_VOyoamNGhbQ4iBBnNR2KFlZ_Q35iZS1yJvjSX8_M/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333631457625759890" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-68661713603576114202009-04-03T21:28:00.000-04:002009-05-08T21:31:48.040-04:00Reuben Royale - Liquid Earth<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents</span> - Tofu, melted Yarlsberg, warm sauerkraut and red onions with the restaurant's own Thousand Island dressing on toasted Jewish rye.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review</span> – This sandwich left much to be desired. After waiting 1 hour they hadn’t even started making the sandwich so needless to say we left without trying it. No lose on this end.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review</span> - I was dreading this sandwich because of the tofu. I’ve only had tofu a couple times in my life and I didn’t like it. I was also a teenager and not as open to new things. Still, I was filled with dread. Fortunatly for me, I never had to eat it. We waited an hour at this restaurant for the sandwich and finally had to leave without trying it to get back to work. We had thought we’d just get it to go, but after finding out they hadn’t even started making it, we just called it a day and left.Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-47213801651957449352009-03-19T21:34:00.006-04:002009-03-19T21:40:01.476-04:00Tuna Salad - Spoons Coffee Café & Roastery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWpNCXmRR1Aui81wJeuSFf-0WQ9_jqG3WVLFc-yFMgvLGazli32v8K0qCeoZ3wKJel7_rOfZPSlnz8gjB9p7V33_ydDQjUAyo6vGuzdshqHzXfTYhShVLXL108cqobcTBuFXyMkx0q0k/s1600-h/tuna3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWpNCXmRR1Aui81wJeuSFf-0WQ9_jqG3WVLFc-yFMgvLGazli32v8K0qCeoZ3wKJel7_rOfZPSlnz8gjB9p7V33_ydDQjUAyo6vGuzdshqHzXfTYhShVLXL108cqobcTBuFXyMkx0q0k/s200/tuna3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315078566734615538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Tuna salad with minced broccoli, carrots, onions, celery and bits of apple on sunflower bread<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> Boy do I love a good Tuna sandwich with every variation I come across. This one came loaded with veggies but it was the apple pieces that made the difference. It added a sweet crunch that was complimented by the toasted Sunflower bread; a good recommendation from Balt. Magazine. The only thing I would change is the amount of mayo. It wasn’t too much but I prefer very limited amounts. I give it 4 baguettes.<br /><br />In addition to the sandwich the locale was quite cozy especially for this rainy afternoon and the cute server got things warmed up even more.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTUbbI4PFb9eGbQBvE5Dj-SnKZKJsZLpE_S26tBLR_MWbIgwgE0pbRWzLF8rNKzhJ8EWRInt1Eep10wixCa3Ep8xcdelekf77LSczbCLkOkFvi0BKjni76li4y218L37kViNJXbhWOWU/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTUbbI4PFb9eGbQBvE5Dj-SnKZKJsZLpE_S26tBLR_MWbIgwgE0pbRWzLF8rNKzhJ8EWRInt1Eep10wixCa3Ep8xcdelekf77LSczbCLkOkFvi0BKjni76li4y218L37kViNJXbhWOWU/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315077474240303570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> I love tuna salad, but I'm always a little leary to try it while I'm out. This salad proved me wrong. It is was delicious. I loved all the extras in the salad. The broccoli and carrots made it a little more exciting than plain old tuna salad and the little bits of apples were like sweet little surprises. The sunflower bread was perfectly toasted and didn't overwhelm the tuna in any way. I'm generally pretty picky about the ratio of bread to sandwich contents and this hit the mark. Spoons was a great little find and was the perfect choice for a rainy day. It was warm and cozy (okay, maybe it could have been a little warmer) and just really nice. I just wish it were a little closer to the office.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTUbbI4PFb9eGbQBvE5Dj-SnKZKJsZLpE_S26tBLR_MWbIgwgE0pbRWzLF8rNKzhJ8EWRInt1Eep10wixCa3Ep8xcdelekf77LSczbCLkOkFvi0BKjni76li4y218L37kViNJXbhWOWU/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTUbbI4PFb9eGbQBvE5Dj-SnKZKJsZLpE_S26tBLR_MWbIgwgE0pbRWzLF8rNKzhJ8EWRInt1Eep10wixCa3Ep8xcdelekf77LSczbCLkOkFvi0BKjni76li4y218L37kViNJXbhWOWU/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315077474240303570" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-6948311284596635622009-02-27T13:48:00.002-05:002009-02-27T13:50:00.967-05:00Porchetta - Isabella's Brick Oven Pizza and Panini<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRBMeKeff4_UjGbizheWwa0-zoOdkwWPM3u-53fCnkcoV47tXZMocYrLgPKRqkv6yLRGf9izWt4O5bvVqh5P1LeP0yUt7E9BU0ZNB7fYpAfKhyphenhyphenUvUE0gCvGIe8wu6fiQR5r652wBo2kg/s1600-h/porchetta.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRBMeKeff4_UjGbizheWwa0-zoOdkwWPM3u-53fCnkcoV47tXZMocYrLgPKRqkv6yLRGf9izWt4O5bvVqh5P1LeP0yUt7E9BU0ZNB7fYpAfKhyphenhyphenUvUE0gCvGIe8wu6fiQR5r652wBo2kg/s200/porchetta.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307551206348219554" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Rosemary-spiked pork, fresh mozzarella, and tomato layered on an Italian roll and toasted.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> This delicate sandwich was perfectly constructed with just the right amount of every element. The rosemary added a fresh taste to the juicy pork which was complimented by thinly sliced fresh mozzarella and surprisingly ‘in-season’ tomatoes. There was just enough olive oil to bring out the flavors without soaking the crisp Italian Baguette that added the perfect crunch to the sandwich. And the slight sprinkle of parmesan just added to the excitement in my mouth . This sandwich was so simple yet delectable. One of my top favorites thus far and I can’t wait to back and try their other mouth watering creations. A definite 5 baguette status from me!<br />Note, make a to-go back-up plan if you go during peak hours. The 3 tables may turn quickly but there will be another taker if you don’t act fast. The staff was very welcoming and in true Italian fashion make you feel like part of the family.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6T0CKKnmb9TY7PFI6T4FCMxVtiL4JtZTEy5lIxmD2-M5oL7A1hYpOqDjozS56IJzQD244Yr6zZ9oog66CbDEJNS1GIBVIM5Oi0nCMr5QSuaBTivFwVOK_NvpccVZt0jghSejeaUJaPR8/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6T0CKKnmb9TY7PFI6T4FCMxVtiL4JtZTEy5lIxmD2-M5oL7A1hYpOqDjozS56IJzQD244Yr6zZ9oog66CbDEJNS1GIBVIM5Oi0nCMr5QSuaBTivFwVOK_NvpccVZt0jghSejeaUJaPR8/s200/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307551293595310146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> Amazing. This sandwich is a winner. At first I was a bit skeptical, it didn't look like anything special. It looked like a ham and cheese sandwich on a really nice italian roll. Oh my goodness though, from the first bite to the last I was in heaven. It was fantastic. The pork was perfectly flavored with the rosemary, the mozzarella was just enough and the tomato was strangely delicious for mid-February. Oh and that bread. It was so perfect. This is defintly one of my favorite sandwiches and will certainly be enjoyed again!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6T0CKKnmb9TY7PFI6T4FCMxVtiL4JtZTEy5lIxmD2-M5oL7A1hYpOqDjozS56IJzQD244Yr6zZ9oog66CbDEJNS1GIBVIM5Oi0nCMr5QSuaBTivFwVOK_NvpccVZt0jghSejeaUJaPR8/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6T0CKKnmb9TY7PFI6T4FCMxVtiL4JtZTEy5lIxmD2-M5oL7A1hYpOqDjozS56IJzQD244Yr6zZ9oog66CbDEJNS1GIBVIM5Oi0nCMr5QSuaBTivFwVOK_NvpccVZt0jghSejeaUJaPR8/s200/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307551293595310146" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-23582982269575207642009-02-06T13:44:00.000-05:002009-02-27T13:48:09.676-05:00Cloak and Dagger - Eddie's of Roland Park<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dNUgvkLFNezPTOwTfl7KJJ0KuDeDIOi9fj2c72bUvIsdeoOvo78pqAFXmUCrhzegR3EZJTyH9TzuHs1JoV612tHPj9bPZ3lZQh4x0zF_9rE1AIQJQZ29rcwM37QD1xi6lLOM2zb3hyw/s1600-h/cloakanddagger.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dNUgvkLFNezPTOwTfl7KJJ0KuDeDIOi9fj2c72bUvIsdeoOvo78pqAFXmUCrhzegR3EZJTyH9TzuHs1JoV612tHPj9bPZ3lZQh4x0zF_9rE1AIQJQZ29rcwM37QD1xi6lLOM2zb3hyw/s200/cloakanddagger.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307550745531535154" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Lean turkey topped with coleslaw, Swiss, and Thousand Island dressing.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Kate's Review:</span> I’m already a big fan of any variation of the Rueben so this was a no brainer. The Cloak and Dagger aka ‘The Rachel’ or Turkey Rueben was accidentally made with corn beef which we didn’t notice until we brought it back to my house. Instead of bringing it back for the ‘real’ deal our stomachs told us otherwise and we dove right in. The deli attendant suggested we make it Panini style which would have also been my first choice. Since we brought the sandwich back to my house the bread did get a little soggy from the butter and thousand island but that didn’t stop me from devouring it. I enjoyed the saltiness of the beef along with the tang and sweetness of the slaw and dressing. I give it 3 baguettes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjy4KBfl3y5H1k8vo44HD7ub1bUh7zI6R_EXZSXIT-ik5lG0GtydmknfEbkXnejAm2C5uu71Fie8JB1fsbzxPo8eicQO4AlO7XOn1J_F7D9T_B6lcDOYBHxB9-Va8iqSpZZRoD1nwB5U/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjy4KBfl3y5H1k8vo44HD7ub1bUh7zI6R_EXZSXIT-ik5lG0GtydmknfEbkXnejAm2C5uu71Fie8JB1fsbzxPo8eicQO4AlO7XOn1J_F7D9T_B6lcDOYBHxB9-Va8iqSpZZRoD1nwB5U/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307550288330032018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> I was a little hesitant heading into this sandwich because I'm not a fan of swiss cheese. I figured I liked everything else the sandwich had to offer (in fact, I LOVE coleslaw on sandwiches) to I'd probably not even taste the swiss. I was right! I hardly tasted the swiss at all and what I did taste, I actually liked. This thrilled me because there are quite a few sandwiches left on our list that include swiss and I was a little nervous about that. Anyway, the sandwich was delicious despite not being what we ordered. Instead of the lean turkey, they gave us corned beef. We were a little disappointed that the sandwich wasn't exactly what we were supposed to try, but it was still pretty good. If I had to comment on one thing, it would be that there was a bit more corned beef than I would have preferred. It was a bit messy too, but in a good way, not that annoying, liquide dripping down your hand, sandwich falling apart way. All in all, it was good, but not a favorite. The question now is, do we try this one again with turkey, or move on?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjy4KBfl3y5H1k8vo44HD7ub1bUh7zI6R_EXZSXIT-ik5lG0GtydmknfEbkXnejAm2C5uu71Fie8JB1fsbzxPo8eicQO4AlO7XOn1J_F7D9T_B6lcDOYBHxB9-Va8iqSpZZRoD1nwB5U/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjy4KBfl3y5H1k8vo44HD7ub1bUh7zI6R_EXZSXIT-ik5lG0GtydmknfEbkXnejAm2C5uu71Fie8JB1fsbzxPo8eicQO4AlO7XOn1J_F7D9T_B6lcDOYBHxB9-Va8iqSpZZRoD1nwB5U/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307550288330032018" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-38488456900670232422009-01-23T19:58:00.000-05:002009-02-05T20:02:45.466-05:00Salmon BLT - Dogwood To-Go<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> House-made sourdough bread, a filet of wild-caught salmon, slices of heirloom tomatoes, strips of local bacon, hunks of romaine lettuce and a slathering of whole-grain mustard mayo. Comes with a side of house-made, russet-colored potato chips and a pickle. (Sorry, no picture this week)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> This week brings us to Dogwood; one of my favorite restaurants since it features local ingredients and the dishes are in season. The salmon BLT sounds good to me; I like salmon and bacon although I’ve never had the combination before. The mustard added a kick to the salmon which was really fresh. After my first bite I had to discard the bread; not because it wasn’t good but because the salmon fell out and didn’t want to fight with my food that day. I did enjoy the sandwich but it wasn’t anything to rave about. I’ve had better from there and elsewhere.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDuMMvryrZ2E6dDjQw8fBTdUBT7YOQuPrjRblafAMzgfJSbScG38faAximLTRW3D3jdigJDvX0gTuJUcjePJIzIGHDB6hYSDyKwJKB-AGeA8J2oE-KI8cm7pkcBF28fqv87HCgv-18sk/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDuMMvryrZ2E6dDjQw8fBTdUBT7YOQuPrjRblafAMzgfJSbScG38faAximLTRW3D3jdigJDvX0gTuJUcjePJIzIGHDB6hYSDyKwJKB-AGeA8J2oE-KI8cm7pkcBF28fqv87HCgv-18sk/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299483374852979746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> Since this sandwich was only available on the To-Go menu, we had to bring it back to the office to eat. I actually sat in the car while Kate went in to pick it up, so I can’t even comment on the atmosphere. Anyway, about the sandwich.... I hated it. I had one bite and spit it out. I’m a bias judge though, I don’t like salmon. I want to like it and I try to like it, I just don’t. If the salmon wasn’t on the sandwich, I would have probably liked it, but honestly, without the salmon, it just looked like any other BLT. Nothing seemed really special about it.<br />NO BAGUETTES!Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-55755874691869297872009-01-09T19:47:00.001-05:002009-02-05T19:57:55.373-05:00Chimichanga - Holy Frijoles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlvQfEjZ8gf4Pb5gO2pZzx4zXPf76MC8EGHqmCX1mIwkoFZFZvlETfNL7XiDAbvOO_5G5nM1KLlMitMTQHkxNQLnVhAc58Stt4Yk24pgE2bEL2KRXqHu85YELuaYlcJg8391knHc_WDc/s1600-h/chimichanga.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlvQfEjZ8gf4Pb5gO2pZzx4zXPf76MC8EGHqmCX1mIwkoFZFZvlETfNL7XiDAbvOO_5G5nM1KLlMitMTQHkxNQLnVhAc58Stt4Yk24pgE2bEL2KRXqHu85YELuaYlcJg8391knHc_WDc/s200/chimichanga.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299482247119373730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" >Sandwich Contents:</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span class="article_text"> A flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, poblano peppers, onions, and a choice of fillings, ranging from chorizo and grilled veggies to black beans and corn. The whole deal is dipped into the deep fryer, just long enough to give the tortilla a crunchy casing. Top it off with picante, salsa verde, and/or sour cream.<br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> Time for a little Mexican taste testing. How could you go wrong with anything deep fried let alone something stuffed with meat and cheese? Unfortunately I was starting my “diet” this week so I couldn’t go all in for this sinful creation. I limited myself to a quarter of the Chimichanga but that was enough to know I should stop before overindulging. We opted for the traditional version w/ Chicken, rice and beans but I’m sure any combo would be just as good. I’m a quac junkie so of course we had to pay the $4 for a side but that is always worth it for me. I also recommend a side of the grill veggies; add it to a side salad for a healthier option if your waist can’t afford all the heavenly cheese and fried food.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpVO2bIoIR-utUQme_oJ2Jr7ef7VSE5HWfAQtni7fZcVn1XvZkP4ZJwxIBhVe4F6o_s0IoE5JANDLcnfSbnVU3RgGCuHq6INiIMuoK456z-7GZ_DtyhF1VwfGdoiy57XY1MZhQftvlaQ/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpVO2bIoIR-utUQme_oJ2Jr7ef7VSE5HWfAQtni7fZcVn1XvZkP4ZJwxIBhVe4F6o_s0IoE5JANDLcnfSbnVU3RgGCuHq6INiIMuoK456z-7GZ_DtyhF1VwfGdoiy57XY1MZhQftvlaQ/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299480735757213234" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> This was the only “sandwich” on the list that I had tried before. I have always been a fan of Holy Frijoles and chimichangas so I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. How can you go wrong with a chimichanga? Meat, beans, rice & cheese wrapped in a tortilla and fried! It was delicious. The guacamole was a great accompaniment and of course you can’t go without the sour cream. The only thing missing from the meal was a beer. We were on our lunch break though, so I had a coke instead. Albeit it was a great sandwich, there wasn’t anything about it that knocked my socks off the way the Bistro Beef or the Crouque Misour did. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpVO2bIoIR-utUQme_oJ2Jr7ef7VSE5HWfAQtni7fZcVn1XvZkP4ZJwxIBhVe4F6o_s0IoE5JANDLcnfSbnVU3RgGCuHq6INiIMuoK456z-7GZ_DtyhF1VwfGdoiy57XY1MZhQftvlaQ/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpVO2bIoIR-utUQme_oJ2Jr7ef7VSE5HWfAQtni7fZcVn1XvZkP4ZJwxIBhVe4F6o_s0IoE5JANDLcnfSbnVU3RgGCuHq6INiIMuoK456z-7GZ_DtyhF1VwfGdoiy57XY1MZhQftvlaQ/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299480735757213234" border="0" /></a></span>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-16505462798736608262008-12-19T21:49:00.005-05:002009-02-05T19:55:08.716-05:00Roasted Vegetable - Donna's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB2FxQJz-8mIV1wOPZvOo-ZDcGWAJrl5ksaUYjMxNkbbn6_0jBj4xRZdLftp6Y1jvphRCsJO_ylJDx9E2wYGABMrbFpOkByS6kJYloRnnyElDcVjGk6Upm1WkxWiyASBbdPI5qRqRZzU/s1600-h/roasted_vegetable.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB2FxQJz-8mIV1wOPZvOo-ZDcGWAJrl5ksaUYjMxNkbbn6_0jBj4xRZdLftp6Y1jvphRCsJO_ylJDx9E2wYGABMrbFpOkByS6kJYloRnnyElDcVjGk6Upm1WkxWiyASBbdPI5qRqRZzU/s200/roasted_vegetable.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281702409332610562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Ciabatta roll with roasted veggies (red peppers, onions, eggplant, and portobellos) and smoked mozzarella with a side of fried sweet potatoes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> We realized the other day that we were picking all of what we consider to be the most tempting sandwiches of the group and saving the questionable ones to the end. Probably not the best idea, but we decided to stick with our methodology at least one more sandwich day. So we headed up the street to Donna’s for the Roasted Vegetable sandwich. As we are walking in the door I mentioned that we should probably call ahead the next time to ensure that the sandwich is still on the menu or in season. Of course once we were handed the menu neither of us could find it. After a brief moment of panic we described the sandwich to the manager and they did indeed have it just under a different name which escapes my Friday fried brain. Per the usual Nicole and I split the sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. I was positive I would like it but how much was the true test. You can’t go wrong with Ciabatta and this was crisp to perfection….not too hard but not super chewy. It had a little grease to it but what do you expect when you have the perfect amount of melted mozzarella over roasted veggies. Although eggplant can upset my stomach I was all for it; a very small price to pay for good food. I give it 4 baguettes and hope to try other items since everyones plates looked scrumptious.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1XNGLs0GB7ueHC5P5vmOTfGaUZu1l9wz2fidbFaNmu1Y0zyfDBOfbwzYlcl9IKnh1oi30N6KgyLecvzWv4m6ZtCcO3W_Jd64ENL3VCu2fljE_KyYbSk9_y813IfQwnjm6oKWi-QCp5Y/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1XNGLs0GB7ueHC5P5vmOTfGaUZu1l9wz2fidbFaNmu1Y0zyfDBOfbwzYlcl9IKnh1oi30N6KgyLecvzWv4m6ZtCcO3W_Jd64ENL3VCu2fljE_KyYbSk9_y813IfQwnjm6oKWi-QCp5Y/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281702496732411330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review:</span> Donna's was a very crowded the day Kate and I went and we ended up sitting at the bar so we didn't have to wait for a table. Although I do like Donna's, I was a little leary of this sandwich. I'm not much of a fan of portobellos or eggplant and they pretty much make up the sandwich. I was however, pleasantly surprised to find that for the most part, I enjoyed this sandwich. There were a couple moments where I had more eggplant and/or portobello in my mouth than other ingredients and could get more of the taste, but I handled it well. The seasoning of the veggies was good, the cheese can never really be bad and the bread was perfect. Honestly, we haven't had bread that good yet. Oh yeah, the sweet potato fries were great. The aoili they served wasn't very flavorful, but with sweet potatoes, you really don't need to dip them in anything.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifswYtEf1_zdARcLyGc2Sm-m6-LhJcmHjhJ6frU6EpdEb15Esq0PXmfzBRcpOw7S0zhPMVy_TK-r2p44EyY8cjuqrMsPwhtxqekU1nr2Rzy3sbu2Vn9cuSbsGf7KqKoxQTrzvPq5LgYAw/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifswYtEf1_zdARcLyGc2Sm-m6-LhJcmHjhJ6frU6EpdEb15Esq0PXmfzBRcpOw7S0zhPMVy_TK-r2p44EyY8cjuqrMsPwhtxqekU1nr2Rzy3sbu2Vn9cuSbsGf7KqKoxQTrzvPq5LgYAw/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281702623029803442" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-55135187990967475472008-12-10T22:10:00.005-05:002008-12-10T22:27:24.721-05:00Bistro Beef - Miss Shirley's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqG8EPddw-X5fh9gWeelEZQnK_VZ7AGKTo18xaKid1BEMpMbyG1WOrUZvGFmEhFUV0NNLD1vQogLgog7WSwnqaU0TwB99SpiBqTOhc1ce7BLOc0o14pMUljByWQlVYIn4LQDd1a_z_ek/s1600-h/bistro_beef.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqG8EPddw-X5fh9gWeelEZQnK_VZ7AGKTo18xaKid1BEMpMbyG1WOrUZvGFmEhFUV0NNLD1vQogLgog7WSwnqaU0TwB99SpiBqTOhc1ce7BLOc0o14pMUljByWQlVYIn4LQDd1a_z_ek/s200/bistro_beef.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278368810858810130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents</span> - Beef is grilled to order, topped with blue cheese, tomatoes, mixed greens, and roasted vegetables, like peppadews and Vidalia onions, then piled on ciabatta bread. Served with Miss Shirley's signature dipping salsa and either seasonal fruit or a mixed green salad.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review</span> - Finally, I get to try Miss Shirley’s Café. I’ve heard so many good reviews about their brunch but not much talk about their sandwiches so I was eager to try it myself. We were originally thinking of picking something lite since this trip was on the heals of Thanksgiving, but why wait for something that sounds so delish. I have to say I’m addicted to good bread especially ciabatta so I didn’t think it would take much to impress me on this one and impress it did. I loved the combination of the tomatoes and roasted peppers especially when the melted blue cheese mixed with the horseradish made its way into the bite. The steak was cooked medium per our order and was perfect. The sandwich was complimented with a special order of sweet potatoes fries which I definitely recommend to round out the meal. Tamara joined us again and ordered another sandwich on the menu, which impressed me just as much. From my experience I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. I rate this sandwich with 4 Banquettes; well 4 ½ but we don’t do halfs!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEM1OOx14QzJGpqXsmW1IC_nx65XUMnospvt5elolEKe699JHSJfXWWhSNpetpV8hAbPNltnb9wmbULl3Y9EbWAtIkVofespLWdaaqvzyEp3YqFZMdBM_HF8r5PK4FOYdqf2L0p77_WhM/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEM1OOx14QzJGpqXsmW1IC_nx65XUMnospvt5elolEKe699JHSJfXWWhSNpetpV8hAbPNltnb9wmbULl3Y9EbWAtIkVofespLWdaaqvzyEp3YqFZMdBM_HF8r5PK4FOYdqf2L0p77_WhM/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278368196677467954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review</span> - I have been wanting to go to Miss Shirley's for a couple years now. I hear their breakfast is great, but I also hear its a hard seat to get and with a 1 year old, waiting for a table isn't something I want to do. Finally, I had the opportunity to visit and I wasn't disappointed in the least bit. The sandwich was delicious. The amount of blue cheese on the sandwich was perfect. Just enough to get that great taste, but not too much to overwhelm. The bread was amazing. In addition to the sandwich, we split an order of the sweet potato fries. Wow. I'm a recent fan of sweet potatoes (thanks to making sweet potato baby food) and although I haven't had too many variations of the sweet potato fry, I honestly think none will ever beat these. They were so yummy. The citrus aioli made them even better. I have nothing bad or even the least bit negative to say about the sandwich, much less the whole place. This was one of the best so far.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZtrbEuMl_WW0TQDVG3HlOlA7aaWWigOvD_KFu5jPTY1FLE5RNY9t1zcFd7GDTCgFkhfiacNlDNWCOr3Z2nh_OnGXSv_CryknIeBMf95adqEqrXN82Jutun92140j-e_dtBt-izGWneg/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZtrbEuMl_WW0TQDVG3HlOlA7aaWWigOvD_KFu5jPTY1FLE5RNY9t1zcFd7GDTCgFkhfiacNlDNWCOr3Z2nh_OnGXSv_CryknIeBMf95adqEqrXN82Jutun92140j-e_dtBt-izGWneg/s200/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278368280632328114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A big thanks to Dave, Kate's hairdresser for sponsoring this sandwich!Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-51124490300137280822008-11-30T21:09:00.005-05:002008-11-30T21:25:04.681-05:00Roma - Ceriello Fine Italian Foods<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEku56-i6z0Uptiup16K0dS2XjY5UjmUn3k1YJOETz4Xd9SDkh4CKxh7jhilsFlWE5JnqA0ZpdrBpF9T1qKdqjYwqhXz5AR9qOObQMs3nfjpTGXf2fTDozQ4bsy8DZV8dljfthmMy20Mw/s1600-h/Photo_111408_001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEku56-i6z0Uptiup16K0dS2XjY5UjmUn3k1YJOETz4Xd9SDkh4CKxh7jhilsFlWE5JnqA0ZpdrBpF9T1qKdqjYwqhXz5AR9qOObQMs3nfjpTGXf2fTDozQ4bsy8DZV8dljfthmMy20Mw/s200/Photo_111408_001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274641190962451474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sandwich Contents:</span> Rustic ciabatta bread with layers of finely sliced prosciutto, mozzarella cheese and tomato, drizzled with a splash of olive oil, and punctuated with the slight tang of basil. Grilled, panini-style or eaten cold.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JKza8O7MqP2iAREsGfKmkRMDdOMyY7gA-QvUF8htB_ABd-f-dJm2dsr3b1xFcyvMFCosfuZRI9JJvdUBvXQ5VQRbM3UyGkDhhbPfgcEn2BIqSp6HjGwQdhtDFrzeFDqfCk2ym4VWAKA/s1600-h/Photo_111408_002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8JKza8O7MqP2iAREsGfKmkRMDdOMyY7gA-QvUF8htB_ABd-f-dJm2dsr3b1xFcyvMFCosfuZRI9JJvdUBvXQ5VQRbM3UyGkDhhbPfgcEn2BIqSp6HjGwQdhtDFrzeFDqfCk2ym4VWAKA/s200/Photo_111408_002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274641381286758610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review:</span> Originally postponed due to a work meeting we were able to squeeze it in after a late cancellation. The Roma was one of my top picks from the list so I was super excited to experience it myself and I basically LOVE anything Italian so how could I go wrong. The sandwich is served cold or panini style so of course we had to try both. The cold one was good but the Panini version was scrumptious. The grilling intensified the cheese and prosciutto and who doesn’t like melted mozzarella. I would have liked more basil with each bite and I did add balsamic to spice it up but I still enjoyed it and downed the whole thing. Oh, and the bonus was being introduced to the Belvedere "market". Can’t wait to hit up all the other places. Special thanks to Karen for sponsoring this week and joining in on the judging. I rate this sandwich as a 4 baguetter.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihx10cuMLtTViYFkizCKY6oiOvibEmYCIR7rLG3UW9S6vfI48Jo80Y41s-YPy1eqVtPTdjqzlZ54rZc137J8VoiQqsNWCaNrLziUpX2WveRxgpTTmBOQnZ_QrtRGjY8VMnGH8xV10nZEQ/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihx10cuMLtTViYFkizCKY6oiOvibEmYCIR7rLG3UW9S6vfI48Jo80Y41s-YPy1eqVtPTdjqzlZ54rZc137J8VoiQqsNWCaNrLziUpX2WveRxgpTTmBOQnZ_QrtRGjY8VMnGH8xV10nZEQ/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274642012736276450" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review: </span>This was one of the ones I was looking most forward to having on the list. Everything on this sandwich is a favorite and the combo of it all makes it even better. We tried it both ways, panini style and cold. I can't decide which was my favorite. I will say that I was pleasantly surprised with the panini style. My only history with the panini is a sandwich from Panera Bread and a couple of those Lean Cuisine paninis so I didn't have very high hopes for it. My only complaint would be that the basil was concentrated in one location on the sandwich. I would have liked it to have been chopped and sprinkled over the sandwich. Other than that, no complaints!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihx10cuMLtTViYFkizCKY6oiOvibEmYCIR7rLG3UW9S6vfI48Jo80Y41s-YPy1eqVtPTdjqzlZ54rZc137J8VoiQqsNWCaNrLziUpX2WveRxgpTTmBOQnZ_QrtRGjY8VMnGH8xV10nZEQ/s1600-h/4of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihx10cuMLtTViYFkizCKY6oiOvibEmYCIR7rLG3UW9S6vfI48Jo80Y41s-YPy1eqVtPTdjqzlZ54rZc137J8VoiQqsNWCaNrLziUpX2WveRxgpTTmBOQnZ_QrtRGjY8VMnGH8xV10nZEQ/s200/4of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274642012736276450" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A big thanks to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Karen </span>who sponsored the Roma. Unfortunatly Karen wasn't able to make it to lunch with us because of a work obligation, but she was able to enjoy the Roma we brought back to the office for her!Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-49557673858810102422008-11-04T20:06:00.009-05:002008-11-04T20:32:44.184-05:00McMechen - On the Hill Cafe & Market<span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhgdCxjOESGzp4_gTyVpcgLlJdS2yNdfezSa8okB7dpi8sYGMSjbOVHppBiKdO_0igpySie7B8Bh17M8T-VF0wLfRM1jxyIkiEJpuZL8yZ1pAirceLSG__uwpfQgTpIDR8jHM8wb3N0A/s1600-h/mcmechan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhgdCxjOESGzp4_gTyVpcgLlJdS2yNdfezSa8okB7dpi8sYGMSjbOVHppBiKdO_0igpySie7B8Bh17M8T-VF0wLfRM1jxyIkiEJpuZL8yZ1pAirceLSG__uwpfQgTpIDR8jHM8wb3N0A/s200/mcmechan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264975939262539650" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Sandwich Contents: The wrap folds up a careful balance of curried chicken salad, pecans, red grapes, greens and mango chutney.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kate's Review</span><br />Since the bar was set so high with the Croque Monsieur it was going to take a lot to impress us. When we arrived at the café all the two tops were taken which caused us to get flustered while ordering. Thankfully someone left and we were able to squeeze three of us in so we didn’t have to take it to go. Our friend Tamara was a guest taste tester for this trip although she opted for the quiche instead. While the McMechen was a good sandwich I wasn’t won over. I only found one grape and the pecans were too finely chopped that I didn’t really taste them which is what made it appeal to me in the first place. I probably won’t eat it again and if I happen to visit On the Hill Café again I’ll opt for one of the other sandwiches. I rate the McMechen as a three banquette sandwich.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqrgxd-7psOTa1dZljkpyy03hFH06vaMLoEeP1eHxgPpIL2ukC5F34mRy8QksbemnrykjZ-nYSQVQ1EilydYeKz01G29eii-vaRrekCudP91K4J2AVEJxQPMRYmVZOX-9GIYWfYa9s5Y/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqrgxd-7psOTa1dZljkpyy03hFH06vaMLoEeP1eHxgPpIL2ukC5F34mRy8QksbemnrykjZ-nYSQVQ1EilydYeKz01G29eii-vaRrekCudP91K4J2AVEJxQPMRYmVZOX-9GIYWfYa9s5Y/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264980228867109122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicole's Review</span><br />Located close to the MICA campus, this tiny restaurant was filled with students with exotic piercings and quite honestly, made me feel very un-hip. The place was very crowded and I instantly became a bit anxious about where we would sit. After causing somewhat of a small scene, we were able to secure a small table and a third chair for our guest, Tamara. The sandwich arrived and looked very good. And it was good, just not great. One of things I was most excited about was that there were grapes in the curried chicken salad, however I think I only got a half of a grape in my half of the sandwich. There was also mango chutney on the sandwich, but it was lopped on and really should have been spread evenly over the wrap so that each bite provided a taste of it. Overall the sandwich was good, but it wasn’t a sandwich I’d seek out. In fact, if I went back there, I probably would try something else.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqrgxd-7psOTa1dZljkpyy03hFH06vaMLoEeP1eHxgPpIL2ukC5F34mRy8QksbemnrykjZ-nYSQVQ1EilydYeKz01G29eii-vaRrekCudP91K4J2AVEJxQPMRYmVZOX-9GIYWfYa9s5Y/s1600-h/3of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqrgxd-7psOTa1dZljkpyy03hFH06vaMLoEeP1eHxgPpIL2ukC5F34mRy8QksbemnrykjZ-nYSQVQ1EilydYeKz01G29eii-vaRrekCudP91K4J2AVEJxQPMRYmVZOX-9GIYWfYa9s5Y/s200/3of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264980228867109122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQob3lRLTb7ieE29ZaSr3DUjNRv07UXPzcUMMHPfngSUWZ0KDaFjWlGuFwNRrvUAty4oMafl1fYm4w83fi0ChmXWTMtVrPnjn8j6ssny2Qg6Vjc0l6xjDbPfm9RsUlOVoVLQTpmvXroUI/s1600-h/norwin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQob3lRLTb7ieE29ZaSr3DUjNRv07UXPzcUMMHPfngSUWZ0KDaFjWlGuFwNRrvUAty4oMafl1fYm4w83fi0ChmXWTMtVrPnjn8j6ssny2Qg6Vjc0l6xjDbPfm9RsUlOVoVLQTpmvXroUI/s200/norwin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264976145530502594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">A big thanks to Norwin who sponsored the McMechen. To thank Norwin for his sandwich sponsorship, we are posting a picture of his adorable kids, Noah & Asha in their Halloween costumes.</span>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560620243958585659.post-43955103714838537992008-10-16T20:53:00.011-04:002008-11-04T20:31:09.267-05:00Croque Monsieur - Petit Louis Bistro<span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijONbx_rM8fGoCnWE4drRiGTw0UW70rDGcbN2gPc3meoIClYMMoJDC0MQTEtyQRvd3cHnMMk2QsGqQWDZ5EBiQqmlSZictmB69rBl6uvAfBOOXI4yKtcTi_eU-cpBpwJGhLCkQYVFHk-4/s1600-h/IMG_2138.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijONbx_rM8fGoCnWE4drRiGTw0UW70rDGcbN2gPc3meoIClYMMoJDC0MQTEtyQRvd3cHnMMk2QsGqQWDZ5EBiQqmlSZictmB69rBl6uvAfBOOXI4yKtcTi_eU-cpBpwJGhLCkQYVFHk-4/s200/IMG_2138.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258566441134145506" border="0" /></a>We chose the Croque Monsieur as our first sandwich because Kate has fond memories of them from her time spent in France and Nicole has had a recipe in her cook book for years for one and still has never tried one. Here is a picture of the sandwich (we forgot to take a picture when it first arrived, so apologies for the half eaten version).<br /><br />Sandwich Contents: This ham-and-cheese sandwich is a staple in French cuisine and rightfully so with its melted slices of Madrange ham and Gruyère cheese, sure to satisfy any palate. Thick slices of brioche bread are dipped into egg before grilling, resulting in melted ham and cheese squished between two heavenly slices of French toast.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Kate's Review</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:10;">With growing anticipation from our growling stomachs Nicole and I couldn’t wait too much past 12 to hit up our first stop on the Baltimore Sandwich Challenge Tour. Our plan was to grab a seat at the bar and split the sandwich. That quickly changed when we stepped into Petit Louis and realized they don’t have seating at the bar so on to plan B. We were a little nervous to see the response from the server when we ordered one $10 sandwich for the two of us to split so we decided to add a bowl of the butternut squash soup. The Croque Monsieur was DELICIOUS!!!! Imagine grilled cheese with french toast and ham for an added bonus, oh and a side of real “French” fries….so Yummy. And good thing we guilted ourselves into the soup because it was one of the best I have ever had. I’m sure the heavy cream didn’t hurt matters besides my waistline. I would recommend this to everyone especially on a perfect fall day like today. We walked out with bellies full and two very happy ladies. I definitely see many more Croque Monsieurs in my future.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsQziMG8R5BSSmoVGmQVJgxUp2vpzyl-1XumMYSuK2IWtVo_-cX3VwL1R62A7usNNQjfwlJUKB43DcX88e1k98BfV-FuqkDfARvTvDYmCKii-5oMZspoc0k5zRABefwxlKg_1odl7se0/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 41px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsQziMG8R5BSSmoVGmQVJgxUp2vpzyl-1XumMYSuK2IWtVo_-cX3VwL1R62A7usNNQjfwlJUKB43DcX88e1k98BfV-FuqkDfARvTvDYmCKii-5oMZspoc0k5zRABefwxlKg_1odl7se0/s320/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264979589222097970" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Nicole's Review</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Delicious. I did not expect it to be as good as it was. We felt a little silly ordering one sandwich and splitting it, given how nice the restaurant was, so we took the suggestion of Jana and ordered a bowl of soup. What a good decision. I know we are supposed to be writing about the sandwich, but the Butternut Squash soup was phenomenal. Anyway, back to the sandwich. It was great. The bread wasn't soggy, but it was definitely eggy. The perfect amount of ham and cheese. Oh and the fries? That were perfect too. For $10 for the sandwich and fries, its definitely worth it. Especially if your budget doesn't allow for a 3 course meal at Petit Louis!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsQziMG8R5BSSmoVGmQVJgxUp2vpzyl-1XumMYSuK2IWtVo_-cX3VwL1R62A7usNNQjfwlJUKB43DcX88e1k98BfV-FuqkDfARvTvDYmCKii-5oMZspoc0k5zRABefwxlKg_1odl7se0/s1600-h/5of5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 41px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsQziMG8R5BSSmoVGmQVJgxUp2vpzyl-1XumMYSuK2IWtVo_-cX3VwL1R62A7usNNQjfwlJUKB43DcX88e1k98BfV-FuqkDfARvTvDYmCKii-5oMZspoc0k5zRABefwxlKg_1odl7se0/s320/5of5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264979589222097970" border="0" /></a>Kate & Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03213402027162815686noreply@blogger.com0