Reunited

Back from vacation this past week and priority scheduled Twist for lunch. I admit I did text him some of the more significant events during our trip, but still needed a welcome back lunch.

Settled on Warren's. something about it was different. Couldn't decide in what exactly. Finally agreed that maybe it was cleaner?  Twist went for the special; chicken sandwich. I had an off the "menu" grilled cheese. Warrens is the only place I have found to date that can do a grilled cheese right. I.e. not with a panini press. Plus they have good pickles. 

What's to say. It was a nice grilled cheese. The mushroom soup of the day also delightful. I would even go so far as to say it was homemade? Had a kick and fresh mushrooms. Another bonus: iced tea was not brown but a lovely orange the way it should be. 

Had a nice chat. Good to be back. 

3.5 recommended. 

Nice, Very Nice . . .

I had a networking lunch with a collegue yesterday at Benjy's on Washington Ave.  Had never heard of it before, but that's not saying much.  I haven't heard of most things.

Easy to get to from office, bonus.  Food was fantastic, bonus.  Server was fantastic, big bonus.  And while convo centered on work crap and industry stuff and what not, it was fine too.  A succes all around!

I had a grilled salmon salad with crispy chickpeas and some nondescript dressing.  The chickpeas were a nice addition.  Salmon was cooked great with nice flavor.  Dressing was the real downfall.  not much taste at all and more or less just made the salad oily.  I forgot to get it on the side.  My lunchmate had a ground lamb burger.  He took the top bun off and ate it with a knife and fork.  It came with roasted hatch chilis, but I don't think he ate them.  He had a big mound of green stuff to the side of his plate that I assume was the chilis.  Kind of thought it was odd he didnt just get it without the chilis.  But, whatever.  I take pictures of my food so there you go.

Nice atmosphere but once it got full of diners it was really loud.  Restaurants that have that big open thing going on I like the vibe of until people come in and then you can't hear shit.  I spent half my lunch leaning into the table and asking, what?  It's annoyinig if it's not night time with friends or you're drunk.

I'll give Benjy's a 4 and recommended, noting that desserts are untested which will necessitate another trip.  Who knows when that will be at the rate I go to lunch.

Side note- stumbled back in from vacation on Monday.  Have a few posts to put up.  Will try to get to it within the next few days.

Eat good this weekend!

More Vacation Eats. Grand Tetons

Wrapped up our stay in Jackson with a visit to the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar followed by dinner at the Million Dollar steakhouse. Both excellent experience for vibe and food.

Bar has been around forever and is fun. You can tell it's packed during ski season and on the weekends.  Bar stools are horse saddles. A little awkward getting on and off those but whatever. They were out of the house brand beer. Fail. But we had some other local brews that were good. MDCB doesn't have anything on tap. Weird? I think so. I kind of like my draft beer. 

On to dinner.  Locally sourced produce and meats. Homemade bread. Awesome. Started with homemade wheat bread with chipotle honey butter and smoked trout with dill and capers in cream cheese spread. Both phenomenal. Bread good taste but leathery crust.  Appetizer was Elk and huckleberry bratwurst.  Hello!  Great job on the grill. Great texture and flavor. Very juicy. Loved it. 

bratwurst

Entrees were Elk filet for Hubs and Bison ribeye for me. Nice surprise on ribeye. It came topped with crab meat and a hollandaise sauce. Ribeye was excellent flavor on its own. Mixed with crabmeat and hollandaise, it was the bomb. Elk filet was nice. Very tender. Different flavor. Almost had a sweetness to it. Not gamey at all. Our server attributed that to being grass fed   Whatever it is, it's working for you.  Sadly, no dessert.  Too stuffed.   

elk filet

4.5 microwaves. Recommended.

bison ribeye with crab

Afterwards we made our way to the Jackson Cinema and saw We're the Millers.  Freaking hilarious.  I still laugh thinking about some of those scenes.  I may have to see it again.  Had a box of hot tamales, my fav candy -- and they were fresh!  Left my bags of souvenirs there at the theater.  Remembered around midnight and it was already locked up tight.  Had to call for 3-4 days and send an email BUT the theater did write me back and mail me my stuff, so Respect!  Much appreciated.

Vacation!

Mega driving trip with the fam. Right now hubs is telling no.1 son that flies nest in your hair and lay eggs. No. 1 son on verge of tears. 10 more days to go!

Jackson Hole Pizzeria Caldera. Quattro Stagione pizza with sausage in lieu of prosciutto. Thin crispy crust. Good service. Nice selection of local beer. Super tasty slice. Highly recommended if you're in Jackson, WY. 

4.5 microwaves. Doesn't reheat in microwave that awesome. Oven would be better, but we don't have one in our groovy cabin. 

Chungry also on vacation in Jersey doing what seems to be a statewide pizza review.  I don't know how one can eat so much pizza. Although we've been living on crackers and cookies during the day on this trip. Maybe I should review crackers next. Son no.3 seems partial to rainbow goldfish.  Have to keep him constantly fed or my man gets PISSED off. 

Photo tk. Took it with Hubs phone. Internet half ass in the mountains.

Note: 8/23 still dont have my pizza photo, and now we've taken so many pictures it isn't in the photo stream either.  boooo.