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| - I've been to the Pickle Barrel more times that I'd like to. The reason for this is that it is conveniently located inside the mall so its easy to come here once you are done your shopping and are in need of refuelling.
Some of the food here can be downright repulsive. I had the chicken fajitas once and they were so totally devoid of any flavour or seasoning (plus the chicken was dry to boot) that no matter how much hot sauce,salt, or sour cream I doused on them, they continued to be totally tasteless.
Some of the items can be passable, but I find that for the most part their food is just not good. Maybe its because they have about a billion and they just don't care about perfecting any single dish.
The last time I was here my mom and I shared some "Spicy Mussels" which were ok. Nothing outstanding, but at least the mussels weren't overcooked and rubbery. We also had the BBQ Chicken with sweet potato fries and it was fine. The chicken wasn't dry and though it wasn't particularly tasty, there really wasn't anything to complain about.
They also have a "Healthy Options" menu, with items such as steak and bok choy, salmon, some chicken with rice and some other things. I tried the "burger" (without bun) and it was pretty bad. Dry and tasteless. But I guess that if you are watching your weight, or just trying to eat healthier you will have some options besides a salad with no dressing.
I really wish I could say that I won't be returning here again, but I probably will the next time I find myself shopping at Yorkdale and am too hungry and lazy to go looking for food somewhere else. Its not like there's many other options in this mall anyway.
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