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.

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

                                                                LOW DOWN:

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.

                                                    DONE LIKE DINNER

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 

LOW DOWN:

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

DONE LIKE DINNER

NO HARD FEELINGS

   
                                                               JUST AN IDEA 

I would love it if people would comment on what food they want me to do next, because I have most been doing my favourites so far. I love writing about what I already like and know but I want help you try something new.

Wear the pants, come on.

BURGERS BABY

                                                              HAMBURGER LOVE

You might be wondering why this guy is in a hamburger bed, but I really think the real question is: Why aren't you in a hamburger bed? Hamburgers are the most heavenly food on the planet, what is life without a hamburger? Well I'd rather not think about that #sappy but let's think about the one and only hamburger.

So many people have claimed to have made the hamburger and I can see why because you'd probably be 1) awesome and 2) have a holiday named after you. Heck, even I would say I invented that even though I probably wouldn't get away with it.

Now there are many places to get burgers like Wendy's, Mcdonald's, Harvey's etc. But once you've had a real burger, you won't be able to go back to your old ways. If you really want to treat yourself you should go to the Chill Grill, the Works and Frat Burger. I am not talking about any ordinary burgers now, come on I am honest here. These burgers take burgers to a whole other LEVEL, and once you're there you won't want to go back to your typical hamburger.

Don't believe me? I'll show ya.

NEXT STOP: FRAT BURGER

SALSATERIA CHICOS

ME GUSTA

HOLA, kay so I know this is a bit of hike, did I mention this was in Guelph? It's worth it guys #trust. I just had to explore downtown Guelph for University next year, my mum knew the owner and next thing I know I am eating a burrito.. The restaurant is run by my mum's friend from Chile and I think it's great how he is representing some great culture downtown. The location is prime and it basically advertises for itself. I know next year I'll have no problem putting on that freshmen fifteen with the food here. I might just live there next year and you'll see why.

CHOW:

Beef Burrito, Salad, Empanadas and OJ

LOW DOWN:

Ay caramba that was so delicious, don't judge me but I put an extra empanada in my purse for the road.  All of the food just reminded me of Chile, being with family and reminiscing #lifeisgouda. As soon as you walk through the door, you know you've come to the right place and we all love that. The set up is super neat, there are like these egg shaped booths and then a stage at the end for live music. The staff is super nice and heck, they took pretty good care of us. The food took a little while, but I guess you have to wait for great things #lifelessons. 

The food was absolutely delicious, we all know that and the customer service was excellent too. That "You're at home feeling" was something I felt right when I came in and I dig that. Oh and I liked seeing the owner there and meeting him because it says a lot when the owner is there. I think it says a lot about the business when the owner wants to spend time there and meet new people and I am all about that. Health wise I could tell everything was made fresh, thus this is why it took so long. Presentation wise for the food and the restaurant was lovely, except the front door makes it extremely drafty in the winter time.

Everything has a price, now what was it? Well well that was around $17 and I know a tad bit pricey but hear me out. I did eat a burrito, a salad and empanadas with some OJ so it makes complete sense. Like I have said before, I love supporting a local business and the quality was great so hah, it's worth it.

WHAT'S MA BEEF:

But one thing I didn't like was that in the burrito there was lettuce, and we all know how I feel about this. See there is an art to lettuce and even a salad, you can't mess with genius am I right? So what happened was that there was lettuce in the burrito, and since it was a Beef burrito, the lettuce got all warm and ugh no me gusta eso. Warm lettuce is like.. eating a spoon with a fork, you just don't do that folks. Other than that it was quite delicious I must say. 

RATE THE DATE:

4 FORKS

Well well, I would have to give them that because of the salad incident and for how long it took. I know time isn't something that can be changed easily but they can at least try. Good luck, don't worry I won't call Chef Ramsay, that would be bad news bears.

DONE LIKE DINNER