New Years Resolution #2: Choose more independent, locally owned restaurants over chains/corporate franchises when dining out.
And thus began the frantic Yelp search for independent restaurants near my work so I could skip the Wendy's drive-thru and stick to my resolution for lunch. Luckily, I stumbled upon Chocolate & Spice. I have driven by this place a number of times but for some reason, I thought it was more of a wedding cake place.
The place is cute, really stinkin' cute! I walked up to the display case and the girl behind it must have been able to tell that I was a newb. When I told her I was there for lunch, she immediately made a few recommendations. I went with the chicken salad wrap which was chock-full of walnuts, apples, apricots, celery, and gold raisins all wrapped up in a spinach tortilla. It was scrumptious. All the baked pastry goodies were also calling my name, so I also ordered a cannoli. The filling was perfectly creamy and not too sweet while the shell was perfectly fried and not too crunchy.
I am so excited about this place. I cannot wait to return and try more items off the lunch menu!