I've spent more time than usual thinking about food in the past few months. Not sure why, exactly, but I've noticed the trend.
Not that I have a lot of time to make decent food these days. So it's a good thing that this is a big week in takeout food here in Charles Village. For one, today is opening day for the new Chipotle in the condo development on St. Paul Street. Much as I resent its yuppifying influence and McDonalds ties, I have to admit that it's a pretty good, pretty big burrito for $5.50.
More satisfyingly, I stumbled upon this new counter service Trinidadian place only a couple blocks from our house. Susie and I both tried it last night, and it's really good. The co-owner is this very friendly guy who took the time to explain all of the stuff we were ordering, and to pack little containers of their four chutneys/salsas (hot, mild, mango and tamarind) for us to try with our roti (flat bread with stuff on top). I got the veggie one, and it came with an enormous mound of seasoned green beans, pumpkin, squash, chickpeas, potatoes and some greens I didn't recognize. It was delicious, though the hot chutney nearly incapacitated both of us. Anyway, I think I'll be heading there every week or so.
Now I've made myself really hungry, of course...
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If it helps your conscience, and if you weren't aware: McDonald's no longer owns Chipotle. It's now an independent, publicly-traded company. Also, I recently discovered that, according to Wikipedia, Chipotle has some secret menu items, including quesadillas.
Huh, I didn't know they had sold their stake...that's interesting.
Chipotle had their pre-grand-opening free burrito night yesterday. The line was around the block, so it really wasn't worth it. I imagine the joint will do very well...you can just tell the Hopkins undergrads have been jonesing for it.
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