Girls night out and burgers????

Friday night was the night of debauchery with the girls. Ms. Lindi Lou and Special K (friend formerly known as Katie) visited a nice little place called Club 23 for drinks. After a few drinks we realized drinks before dinner is probably not a good idea. Of course being the responsible women we are we decided let's go eat something before we end up on YouTube or something. We began our journey down Church street on a mission to a place call Cheyenne's. We so busy talking and laughing at each other we didn't realize until we were literally in front of the door the place was closed. Now when I say closed and I don't mean closed for the evening, I mean closed like the doors won't be re-opening for a little bit. What's Plan B? The closes place that has reasonably priced food. Hmmm, turn around and there it was Hamburger Mary's, let's eat there then.

Once in the diner I realized we were going to enjoy ourselves. We were seated by a hostess that wasn't very friendly but who cared we were feeling pretty good about ourselves. However, as I whispered to myself don't expect much if this is how we would be welcomed. Enter in our waiter, Ed. He was a bundle, tall bundle of joy. He was super friendly and had the warmest smile and seen all evening long. Two points for this place. He took our drink orders, which we all opted for water. Hydration was a must at this point. I thought to myself a joint called Hamburger Mary's won't have much for me to eat and I was right. However, I didn't care. The atmosphere was very welcoming. There were TVs strategically placed around the place and I was singing along to the montage of 80's melodies.

The girls ordered hamburgers (no surprise there) and I ordered the quesadilla; Ed helped us with the selection. We got our food pretty quickly and devoured it. Either I was really hungry or the food was amazing. I would like to think it was good. Food always taste better when you're hungry and you're in the company of friends. We were all stuffed and more importantly satisfied! I really like this place.

Hamburger Mary's gets a good lick from me even though it's not a veg head place. Rationale; great waiter service, up beat atmosphere, and because I had a good time. The food was reasonably priced and I'm sure a few people were there on a date. Did I mention I like the place? I'm up for a repeat visit before drinks next time.

Infused and Teased

I have to start by apologizing, I've been a slacker with a new review. Work, blah, blah has kept me busy. To be quite honest nothing is more important than feasting at some new place with great food. What is wrong with me? I won't let it happen again. Onto the review then.

I was at a red light reading emails (I know bad habit) when I saw a colorful sign advertising this new eatery in the UCF Arena called Boba Teased. How exotic I thought? I tried to read more but some crazy guy behind me was laying into his horn. I had every mind to yell out the window "Hey buddy, I'm trying to do research here. Could you knock it off?". I however, I gave him the evil eye in my mirror and drove off. From what I caught this place was an Asian fusion place; interesting and once again very exotic. I must try it, I declared! I'm always up for a new twist on food.

The plan I suggested the place with a few of my gal pals for a quick lunch Ang, Katie and Ms. Lindi Lou. Everyone, but Ang was nervous about experimenting. My friends aren't very adventurous, but they are sports and kindly opted to eat somewhere else. I looked over the menu and realized rather quickly, I was tricked. There was nothing very new on the menu, it was Chinese food with a fancy name. How disappointing? What's up with jazzy names for Chinese restaurants? Either I'm a sucker or the proprietors have great marketing minds.

After I stood staring at the menu for 2 minutes, someone came over to ask me if I needed help. I thought how nice, I do need some help because I can't find anything that a vegetarian could eat on the menu. I must be missing the options somewhere. I asked the question and the very helpful man looked like a deer in headlights. He gave me two options; two options. Can you believe this? Do you want to know what the options were; fried rice and lo mein. WHAT? OMG! I haven't eaten out in a month and when I finally do, I don't have options. Faced with more disappointment, I thought to myself I can't take anymore for the day. So I picked from my options.

I ordered the lo mein and a mango slushie. Let me back up, the slushies were another option. He thought he was a comedian, so I laughed along. While I waited for my lo mein the guy (I never asked his name, how rude of me) poured my slush and used this gizmo to snap a lid on. My hopes were starting to boost. I got my food and sat down with the girls and started catching up. I took one bite of my noodles and any hope for something new; a new flavor choice, new veggies with my noodles went away. To all end, my noodles were just plain lo mein noodles. However, my slush was a good sugar rush and tasted like an actual mango.

Overall, if you want a fast food meal while between classes or waiting for a concert you should go to this place. The bells and whistles are the drinks, not the food. The staff is friendly and helpful, but definitely not a veggie friendly place, but good enough pass. The prices were reasonable and if you like chicken then this place is golden. Right now Boba is running a $5 lunch special so make it happen during the day, if you want to try it out. Keep in mind it's an eatery in the Arena so don't look for atmosphere, just a place to get a quick bite. No lick just ok.

Note to self, don't get sucked in by another restaurant with a fancy name. Deception.