Eating my Heart Out

I certainly do each time I visit one of my current top two lunch spots. I say current top two because with all the good eats around me I absolutely cannot choose a fav and my top choices vary month to month. But why would I want to limit myself to just one favorite anyway? 

These two great lunch spots have remained on my revolving top five list since the day I found them. Not only are they delicious, they're healthy, convenient, cheap, and really fun to visit.

Qrito
I've always been a sucker for Qdoba and Chipotle. There's nothing like the excitement that comes with unwrapping the foil and diving into a veggie burrito with extra guac. Thankfully, I was introduced to Hamburg's Qrito, a California-style kitchen that offers quick-Mex identical to what I'd get from my beloved Qdoba. Here I get an avocado salad that can't be beat--it's so good that I haven't strayed to try the burrito, but making more frequent visits will solve that dilemma.

The manager of the shop is invested in making his Qrito as Americanized as possible. He now carries pop from home such as root beer and Faygo. He also has Betty Crocker brownies and cakes and is frequently asking for our suggestions. Gosh, I love this place. 

Yeah, they know us there.

Tassajara
The greatness of this vegetarian wonderland is immeasurable. Tassajara is one of those unassuming eateries I just happened upon alone one day. I was a like a kid in a candy store as I carefully drooled over the menu. After a 15-minute (no joke) deliberation I carefully chose Mushroom Meadow. Having absolutely no idea what to expect I dove into my plate of tasty vegetables and potatoes with an open mind. It didn't take long to realize I had found my new fav Hamburg meal. 
How dare you think it looks weird! That's Tassajara you're talking about!



When I described my new love to my friends they, of course, already knew Tassajara and felt as strongly about her as I do. So, on our next visit to this healthy haven I finally mustered up enough courage to stray from the Mushroom Meadow I'd ordered half a dozen times and chose the daily special. As predicted, Tassajara did not disappoint.
There was lots of yumminess inside those green rolls but I would be guessing if I tried to tell you what the tasty concoction was. Nevertheless, I enjoyed every last drop.
 

Tassajara doesn't dismiss it's victims without offering them a yogurt lassi, a child-friendly shot similar to the creamiest smoothie you've ever chugged.

These taste temptations are both within walking distance of our place, welcoming, and scrumptious. They're a tasty reminder that the little things are what make life so delicious.