March 16, 2005
Zen and the Art of Quesadillas
I have a serious quandary whenever I go to Baja Fresh. I like the Steak Quesadilla and the Chicken Quesadilla equally. I would like to have both. But two quesdillas would be way too much food. My simple solution is to have them make one Quesadilla with one half chicken and one half steak. But here's the rub:
If I just ask for that, they mix them together. Then I can't distinguish between the two flavors. It becomes steak and chicken as one, or sticken. Not good. However, if I stand in line and wait long enough I'll see El Jefe- the manager. I can tell he's the manager because he's wearing a tie. Even if the tie has little chile peppers on it, he's El Jefe.
If I time it perfectly, I'll get up to the front of the line and El Jefe takes my order for half and half and all is well. If not, I get the regular employee who looks at me as if I'm asking for a Martian Quesadilla. And then the folks behind me in line are wondering whether I am ready to order yet. I am, but only from El Jefe. That's Zen and the Art of Quesadillas. Comprendes?
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March 12, 2005
Oh Snap! Mash-Ups '80s-style.
Ever wonder how Eurythmics and Depeche Mode would sound together as a duet? Here's your chance. How about Kelis together with Duran Duran? Here. More trippy musical mash-ups from San Francisco's DJ Ear Worm here.
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March 10, 2005
Song About a Sandwich
I want to sing the praises of a singular sandwich from San Diego. Something like Queen's "I Want to Break Free" or "ABC" by The Jackson 5. The Cheese Shop down in the Gaslamp in San Diego serves a sandwich The Sandwich. You really must go there, right now if possible:
The chicken salad sandwich is so tasty I'm constantly attempting to recreate it here at toastkitten labs. I always fail miserably and then question my own humanity. Can a sandwich really be so good? Every time I get back down to The Cheese Shop my faith is redoubled. Fresh flame-broiled chicken, perfectly grilled sourdough bread, zesty dijon mustard, dairy-fresh cheese and cracked pepper. I hope you'll make the pilgrimage some day to this gastronomical oasis.
Visit: The Cheese Shop
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