TIL DEATH DO US PART.

 
                                             DEATH VALLEY'S LITTLE BROTHER

                     
          Looks can be quite deceiving, we all know this from experience. At first glance, this bunny looks like it's innocent and the runner up for cutest right next to Bambi. But the fact of the matter is that this "Bunny" is the logo for the DVLB and holy hannah they're as bad ass as they come.

This lovely little Cafe is right up on King street, probably the best place to be. Honey, if you want to get noticed you need to be on King street (I signed myself up for that one) because it's the best place to be. King street is becoming a big deal now and if you're good at what you do business wise, you'll know where to put your business.

Right when you walk in the place, you can marvel at the decor that just puts you in Awe and just makes you think. It has a rustic element that is very intriguing but not too rustic. The staff are great, full of life and if Bad ass had a person to go with it, I would direct you right to them. This is completely besides the point but how poignant they are and how they dress just marvels me: these people are cool.

Now this place ain't just for coffee oh hell no. There's tea too! Just kidding, I am talking about the liquour bar and all the great desserts. And if I wasn't illegal and a lightweight that would be my first reason to go, but for now just tea.

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So I ordered one iced tea with a lemon cranberry scone which was $6. It was local- you know how I feel about that- and it was fresh. Not the nestea stuff that makes you fall into a pool no no, but that would have been cool to say the least.. The scone was delicious, I probably inhaled it #classy. It was healthy and I loved it, so I could sleep that night guilt free

                                                       WHAT'S MA BEEF:
Okay so love da place but it almost seems too alternative? I love that but I feel like a geek buying a scone.. I'll get over it though. Other than that, it was pretty cool I guess..

                                                         RATE THE DATE:
                                                               5 FORKS
MY FRIENDS, I give this place a five because they're amazing at what they do and they shouldn't change anything. Don't let it go to your head.

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SLACK

OKAY, so I know I haven't been on top of this since I have been so busy, but don't hate the playa hate the game. I was out of town plus I got my wisdom teeth out so I have my reasons believe it or not #realtalk. Having ice cream for breakfast actually got boring after a few days and I was starting to get cabin fever with not being able to leave the house. I could only eat apple sauce, yogurt, ice cream and soup. But no more of this depressing old people food talk, it will put you right to sleep.

I am sorry for being so behind, I swear I will be more on top of this. It's not you it's me..

AND THE TRUTH COMES OUT

                                                  THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE

Okay so this blog was meant for a class project and this was basically my baby. But Now, it's a completely different story and things will change. You will feel things you haven't felt before, okay wait I am still talking about the food, what did you think I was talking about?

I want to talk more about food and make it more simple. I am sure you've all been enjoying my paragraphs that might have put you to sleep but that's all going to change now. Now I want to talk about not only restaurants but also recipes and what food is great for us.

We all need to switch things up, maybe that goes for more than just my writing but change is gouda.

You might like it more you might not, but that's just some food for thought.

CAFE CHAOS

                     
                                                                COFFEE SHOPS

 So as we all know there are so many coffee places around town and I am talking a lot. From Uptown Kitchener to downtown Waterloo, this a coffee shop every few blocks or even closer. I sometime wonder where we developed this need to have so many coffee shops so close together, but then I realize people have taste and are pick just like MEH.

Finding good coffee in some places is a pain in the neck because most of the time the food is great but the coffee full out sucks. Now we can't have that now can we? I am not too much of a coffee drinker myself because I stay up til 3 in the morning not knowing what to do with myself. I could start with the good stuff though, the best place to start really.

My friends, the best place to start would have to be the Death Valley Cafe on King street. Just a heads up though, there's no death there.. I don't know if you're into that, I don't want to know to be quite frank and that's all I have to say about that.

                                                NEXT STOP: DEATH VALLEY CAFE 

VIVA ITALIA

               
                                                                    VA BENE

 
Now this post is about many things like being frugal, fabulous and eating good food. We've come to the right place for just that and I know you will love it. For grabbing a bite on the go for lunch, this place is perfect because they have such a great selection of everything you love. The location is really genius because it's uptown which is great for a walk but if you're far away it is totally worth the drive. Quite fancier than your average grocery store so it is quite the treat. Time to treat yourself people.

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                      Medium Pasta with pesto, spanakopita, chocolate cake and lemon san pellegrino

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I can't help but go here religiously, I simply can't and I just won't. The food there is amazing and it raises the standards of local grocery stores for sure. The best part is that you don't have to have a sit down meal and feel bad about it because it was fast food. Another great thing about it is that it's keeping a nice family tradition going and that says a lot.

As soon as you walk in, you know you've come to the right place. I love the set up and how it's easy to find what you are looking for. Although I do love how it's organized I find it really crowded all the time, that's great for business but not when I am so hungry I'll eat all da german chocolate. All the staff are great but one thing I keep finding when I go is that some of the cashiers really messed up on bagging my things, like why are my my veggies underneath the milk :S

Health wise, I probably could have gone without the chocolate cake.. shoulda woulda coulda. For eating out and about, I loved what I ate and there's nothing to worry about health wise. So no problems in this department here.

Price wise, That was around $10 which is pretty decent considering all that I bought. What's great is that you can choose what size you want and it's all up to you #youhaveoptions. Of course there are other things that are quite expensive at Vincenzos when you're buying all your groceries but when you're simply picking up a bite it's affordable.

                                                       WHAT'S MA BEEF:
It's a really big high traffic area which I find a bit of a pain, when you want food.. you want food. There's also a lot of plastic and wrapping that goes into everything you order so it would be nice if they had less of that because it all makes up so much garbage.

                                                       RATE THE DATE:
                                                             4 FORKS
No body likes traffic, not even me but I dig the prices. You're still ok in my books.

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MY TWO CENTS

                                                     
                                                            SAVIN FOR LATER

This my friends is Suze Orman, a financial genius and I just thought her picture was so fitting I couldn't resist. Many of my reviews on the food have been quite pricey and so I thought it would be a good Idea to review a place that doesn't quite break the bank. Here's where it gets good.

Buying food at local markets are small grocery stores can help make eating out easy. One of my favourites would have to be Vincenzos because of the great variety they have and how it's a great place for lunch. 

Eating out is quite the luxury and I am always grateful for every time I have the chance. Eating at markets and what not makes it more convenient for everyone so why not?

NEXT STOP: VINCENZOS

FRAT BURGER

           
                                                             THE COMMITMENT

Now, I am calling out for all you meat lovers cause this is what we are known for. So this is Frat burger, one of the few places I go to regularly because I am in love with it. Just a little note is that the owners of Ethel's came together to make this haven for you and me, thanks boys. It got it's name from the fact that it has the prime location for business, right on university hence the name frat. It's a great space and the staff there are all a bunch of sweet hearts. Luckily, you will get two things out of this post, 1) you will get a review so great, I might just see you at Frat 2) My confession for how I eat like a champ. No judging here, but heck I will never know.

CHOW:

One regular burger with: Mayo, Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon and Cheddar cheese

Side of Fries and a Chocolate milkshake 

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Remember when I said we demolish food? That's exactly what I did, I demolished that burger like the bad ass I am in 2 minutes ( I timed it...). The burgers at frat are so delicious, once you have one bite you just have to finish it all. One thing I particularly enjoy about the burgers at frat is the size. At the works if you go, I find that the size is too big and I over it #nomegusta or at the chill grill it's too greasy. Where was I, ahh yes so the burger was spectacular, so fresh and all the toppings were just genius. I loved the guacamole even though it may have slid out and fallen on my lap.. All the extra stuff I had on made it one hell of a burger and it's what I always get. 

The fries were delicious and having known the owners, I know for fact that it was all freshly cut up that day which I really like. When you know food has been frozen, I feel like we see it differently and I really respect when things are fresh and delicious. I think there is a certain image that Frat has because of how fresh it is and that should be recognized #thereyougo .I also loved the chocolate milkshake, it was heavenly and it's a lovely once in awhile treat.

From the moment you walk in, you know you're in good hands and the folks there are so genuine and they take care of you. Health wise, It is eating out but everything is fresh and prepared right in front of you and I love that. I wouldn't say eat there everyday but you don't have to feel guilty after you leave for eating there. I dig the restaurant presentation because it has this classic old school feel to it but it's still modern at the same time, really you would have to see for yourself. Like I said before, food was amazing and it came in this cute basket in some waxy paper. 

Everything has a price sadly.. That whole dinner was around $20 which makes complete and total cents here #witty. I had a lot of extras on my burger and plus I had a milkshake so you can see why it cost that much. Like I said and will say again, it's worth it here because it's a local business. For a student though the pricing might be a little iffy though but you don't always have the get the extras

WHAT'S MA BEEF:

I feel like people will find this quite pricey and that's a bit of an issue. I can understand that it is an experience but we all have bills to pay. Also, I am not a big fan of the TVs in there because why would I watch TV when I am going out and it's quite distracting. I suppose there isn't much you can do about that considering the target audience varies.

RATE THE DATE:

4 1/2 FORKS

Although the price is a bit of a beef, everything else was fantastic. 

Keep it coming Frat

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