View Single Post
  #23 (permalink)   Report Post  
Posted to rec.food.cooking
sf[_9_] sf[_9_] is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 61,789
Default Dataw Island Lunch Specials 1/31/2014

On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:24:41 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:

> [Trolls, skip it. No one is listening to you anyway.]
>
> Smoked Salmon Wrap
> Served in a Spinach Tortilla with
> Lettuce, Tomato, Oni0n, Smoked
> Bacon and Boursin Spread
> Choice of Side
> $8.50


Sounds disgusting. It truly did turn my stomach.
>
> Cornbeef Wrap
> With Mustard and Sautéed
> Onions in a Spinach Tortilla
> Choice of Side
> $9.50


At least they've branched out from kaiser rolls.
>
> Blue Plate Special
> Smothered Pork Chop
> Served with Mashed Potatoes
> and Steamed Broccoli
>
> $10.00


Okay. Not too bad. Not in love with the idea of "smothered", but
that's another story.
>
> What's wrong with this picture? I'll start:
>
> Item #1: There's nothing special about Boursin spread. It's seasoned
> cheese spread that comes in a plastic container (different seasonings).
> I can buy it at any grocery store around here.
>
> http://www.boursin.com/en_us/
>
> I'd rather have it on crackers or a toasted baguette as a snack
>
> Item #2: It's not "cornbeef", it's *corned beef*. But as a wrap in a
> spinach tortilla? Really?
>
> At least the Blue Plate Special resembles one. It's too bad I make damn
> fine smothered pork chops myself, otherwise I might actually try theirs.
> I still might. It's the last day of the month so I can ding my annual
> dining assessment by at least $10. Or double down and freeze two
> orders, for those days days when I don't feel like cooking.
>

Double down and go for it!


--
I take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila