The setting is very nice, both inside and out. I loved the decor with the touch of Native American Indian. I used to see Cigar Indians when I was a kid and always thought they were pretty cool.
Anyway, today's write up is all about the food. Take a look and try not to drool all over your keyboard.
Since I arrived early I had a few minutes to peruse the menu and decided a cup of chili while I was waiting was just the ticket.
The chili was outstanding. Spicy but not 'burn your tonsils' too hot. Very meaty, and lots of beans. Oh, and the warm tortilla chips were a very nice touch.
I was just finishing my first course when my boss arrived. It was great to see him and I realized its been last October since we got together last. But alas, his phone started ringing almost immediately. And having forgotten his glasses he borrowed mine.
We both are about the same age and have noticed that our eyesight is not like it used to be. I thought the glasses were a good match for his shirt.
Anyway, on his advice I ordered the BBQ beef sami. The addition of coleslaw was suggested by the waiter. Thanks to a dear friend I knew all about adding coleslaw to the BBQ as this is how a lot of southerners take theirs. First time for my boss and he seemed to agree it was a great accompaniment to the tanginess of the BBQ. And, as always, mayo on my fries.
Just look at that feast. I ate every single last bite. Every last french fry. I am a member in good standing of the 'clean plate' club.
The waiter seemed very pleased with my hearty appetite and suggested that I might like a little dessert to round out the meal. Now keep in mind, I had already eaten a cup of chili, plus the sami and fries. Dessert, too? Why not.
My reward was an Almond Joy sundae. Deep dark chocolate sauce, almonds, coconut, and vanilla ice cream buried under a mound of whipped cream. Oh, and a little cookie to help push the last of the ice cream on to my spoon. Too good. I think I waddled out of there.Here are a few more pictures of the interior.
Anyway, it was a great day, from start to finish. Hope each one of you can find the time to have a special meal shared with someone whose company you enjoy. Something to look forward to.
Ciao
4 comments:
Oh wow, nice. Glad you shared the meal, I feel like I had some too, maybe a slice of BBQ dropped in the purse to take home to Dutchy.
That sales woman life is pretty lux.
T
Athena, Athena; Shame, shame, shame. :-( Did you pig out or what? Where did you put ALL OF THAT FOOD? By the way, BBQ beef is not considered BBQ in the real BBQ world. In Chi-town, KC, STL, Memphis, my house, et al, when you hear BBQ, most folks think of pork Rib Tips or Ribs that have been grilled. If you want some REAL SHO-NUFF BBQ in Iowa, check out Salt-N-Pepper's on the corner of Broadway & Parker (across the street from KFC) in Waterloo. Anywho, the Hickory House is a great place to eat; I have dined there many times on BBQ ribs and Hot Links.
Great blog; safe journeys.
SteemRoller, thanks for checking in, my friend. Yum on the Salt - N- Pepper's. Sounds like a treat.
Miss you!
T, glad you didn't want some ice cream. (Was it the coconut?) That would have been messy. Plus, I might not have been willing to share. ;)
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