Out with the Girls

I woke up early, being that 11:00 is early for me, to check out a new coffee shop called The Greener Bean with the lunch bunch. Usually there are four or five of us who meet for lunch perhaps once a month, but one was out-of-town, one was working, and the other was visiting with the tax man. So it was just K&E and me. I had forgotten that I was to call her when I got up, so she wasn't there when I arrived. I called her from the coffee shop and she got there in 15 minutes. So we had sandwiches and coffees in a nice, new little place that I think will be successful in that location. It's only been open for about a month, and it was busy. If I were a critic, I'd say that if their feature sandwich is a panini they should probably have more than one panini machine. Maybe they do - if I was a real critic I would find that out - nevertheless, my grilled turkey, provolone and tomato on WW took a very long time to come to my table. Also, waitresses do need to put a name on the order, because calling out, "Who had a Meat Lovers Special on white" just sounds bad.

I tried a Firedog Latte which had some cayenne laced turbanado sugar in it which left a nice burn on the back of my palate. I recommend it if you like spicy. K had a Mexican Mocha which was delicious - and I usually don't go for the cinnamon/cocoa thing, but something about a shot of espresso brought it to a new level. Not being a coffee fan, E had a Chai Tea (common redundancy as Chai implies tea) Latte, and she was very happy with it; I thought it was way too sweet, which is saying a lot because I have a sweet tooth, but the spices were of a good blend. She could also build her own sandwich for the same price as mine, which is a great deal. So, we decided that. alone and/or together, we definitely would come back.

Though I have to say that I like The Green Spot better. Their regular coffee is dark and rich and made just like I like it, for only $1.25. Two coffees and two scones came to just six dollars plus tax. I don't think we got the final receipt from out visit there last week, and I didn't get a final receipt today either. One more kink for these new restaurants to work out!

Oh well, the thing I forgot to bring was my huge crocheted baby booty for us to have a good chuckle over. Maybe next time I can bring it to show as a before and after. Or not. Very well, it's that time again.

Good Night, TTYL, and Be Well,