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As someone who dislikes cooking, its tricky to balance the ease of take out with the quality of nourishment. I was excited to see Humble Beginnings slowly arrive to the Junction -- gourmet healthy dinners for sitting in or take away? I crossed my fingers for something tasty and affordable.
The selection of mains all sounded delicious, with fish, chicken and more than one veggie option. I was in the mood for ease tonight, and wanted to make as few choices as possible. No problem. Choose a main, choose a side (they all looked great, lots of variety). I can't list all the things I saw in this review because I really just wanted to come home and have dinner, hence the take out. But I do remember a lentil salad with feta that I considered for a moment before taking the chefs recommendation of the farmer's market salad.
The salmon was cooked medium, beautifully. It was so tasty. And the portion was perfect -- filling, but not overwhelming.
The price was reasonable, around 11 - 14 or so, depending on the main you choose. I have easily spent that on delivery, with food that is much less lovely for my body.
There was no one there when I went in, and the staff of two were both very friendly and helpful. The chef greeted me right away and invited me to ask questions. I get the feeling they are quite proud of what they offer, and if my first meal was any indication, they have every right to be.
Expectations met! I will certainly be back.
P.S. that last star is really about the decor. It's nice, it's clean, it's fine. But somehow it doesn't feel cozy...and it just isn't inviting to me. I don't ever think about eating there, and it's purely because for me personally, I feel a disconnect between the food and the space. The entire place is the colour of a latte.
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