3 posts tagged “food”

i think i missed the staff meeting this morning because i was in class. thats ok. nothing ever really happens at the staff meeting. i decided that its pretty much just an excuse to make yourself look good and feel important to the company. we go around the room and fill everyone in on what youve been doing. which in my case just results in me saying "i updated all the little things on the website and your individual pages, and i printed all the stuff you gave me." but everyone else makes a huge production about what they do, and how hard theyve been working, and how this company really needs them here to do all that stuff. also, they use a ton of acronyms to confuse people and make themselves seem super involved with their projects.

there was free food in the conference room! i had a tiny salad, a small amount of tortellini (cheese filled) pasta salad, and a roast beef sub with lettuce and tomato. also, a pickle and a chocolate chip cookie. the roast beef was quite rare (good) but the pasta salad was the best part. i dont know why there was food, but everyone else was eating so i joined in.

im supposed to keep track of paper usage for my printer (since its networked, other people can print to my printer), but since im not here for half the day practically every day, its sort of useless for me to do so. also, the door to my office locks, but apparently just about everyone has a key. regardless, i log paper and output, and continually lock my door every day.

on a personal note, yesterday i met up with abigail and adam over at cogans pizza in ghent and it was FANTASTIC. we actually spent quite a bit of time over there talking about all the people we know getting married and randomness.

it has been 9 days since my order has been shipped. i give them until monday, and then i plan on writing a very nasty complaint about timeliness and beg for them to maybe send another tshirt because it is very awesome and i must have it. please? what is wrong with the mail this month? ive recieved an onslaught of random catalogs from companies ive never order through, but not the two packages i want; one being the shirt, the other a business card case.

i have given in to my deepest, gluttonous desires. since missing gillies breakfast last weekend due to lunch plans, i have craved a spanish fritatta like a pregnant woman desires [strange food combination ex: peas & turkey gravy]. so in lieu of my usual, i created a similar yet different version of my favorite breakfast utilizing what was left in my fridge.

my less_spanish fritatta contained:
3 egg crepe
roasted red peppers
previously baked, quartered red potatoes stir fried with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, oregano, dill
onion
spinach (raw)
capers
mozzarella cheese
raspberry walnut vinaigrette salad dressing

it hit the spot. optional salsa. it wasnt quite the same, i really need the artichokes and feta, but everything else seemed accounted for. i think the real key to recreating a similar fritatta is the potatoes and vinaigrette. the crunchiness of the potato and the sour from the balsamic vinegar is a crucial representation.

i have also been really into fast food and greasy food. in the past two weeks ive eaten out several times and have always ordered something deep fried. from chickfila to gordon biersch fish and chips, from boston beanery fried haddock sandwich to roger moore's catfish po' boy. but still not satisfied, there resides in me a deep desire to try a sausage mcgriddle. i dont even know why. actually, that last part is a lie, ive been talking about trying one for like 2 months now; ever since i found out its a sausage patty held between two flavored pancakes. its a good thing i started swimming again.

one more craven thing: i fell into the peer pressure hole and went out (for a short period) last night to bar norfolk. ann was working and matt said he was going, so i felt i should hold up my end of the bargain and be social. turned out to be a fun night. ann hooked me up and things were just becoming interesting when i had to leave because of work the next morning. so maybe the real cowardly thing was going in early. i suppose theres always next week. i had never been into bar, but it was pretty much as i expected. strange regulars, tons of squid, hot girls. odd choice of music though. the dj was pretty content with playing current pop/rock hits with the occassional country song. lots of panic at the disco and fallout boy followed by some hiphop and some justin timberlake. not very impressive transitioning either. maybe im just spoiled though.

What's the current hottest restaurant in your city?  Have you tried it out yet?

its hard to say what the hottest restaurant is in tidewater, but it could easily be my current favorite place to go: the boot.  it has received quite a bit of attention from a whole bunch of different crowds because it serves great food, has a really good atmosphere, and lets bands play there. also, it serves dishes made from local ingredients. all their food comes from local suppliers around virginia. pretty awesome place.

so yeah, youre likely to see middle aged folk in business attire at tables next to some indie kids; with a spattering of families around too. its sort of strange but comfortable. classy atmosphere with heavy wood tables and chairs. rustic, solid flatware and simple plating. a bottle of cold water and bread with drinks. multiple vegetarian (and vegan) options! also, theyve got a large and excellent selection of domestic beer and wine.

as a music scene, it brings a lot of attention to growing, unsigned bands from along the east coast. the stage is alright, set up in a corner of the restaurant. more than adequate pa system. appropriate lighting and audience area once they clear out some tables near the stage. also, theres some seating outside on a patio, but im unsure whats going to happen to that once it turns cold, i dont think theyll bother enclosing it; its not large enough. they havent been open long, but i guarantee that theyll stay around much longer than their previous try as music retailer, relative theory. im excited to see what they put out on their winter menu.