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| - Now that I work downtown, I've had to come up with new lunch options, and those options are few and far between downtown. But I prefer to support local businesses, and I rarely want to deal with the hassles of a casino, especially at lunch, so I thought I'd give Eat a try.
It doesn't look like much from the outside, and it's in a sketchy neighborhood, but inside it's filled to capacity with downtown hipsters. Seating was quite limited so I opted to sit at the lunch counter. Not a great choice because I spent my whole lunch impeding the flow of waitresses and listening to the expediter shout orders. I kept thinking I should lend a hand and plate some food or deep fry something.
The food itself is good. I had the roast beef sandwich, potato salad and iced tea. The quality of the ingredients was above average, and they seem to take care with presentation and little added touches. But the price was what stopped me dead in my tracks. $16.50 plus tip for a sandwich, side and a drink. Ouch! I hadn't planned on spending $20 on lunch, and if I had, I would have gone someplace better.
I gave them a fair try, but unless I get a raise or someone else is buying, I won't be back. I'll leave the $4 cup of coffee for the hipsters.
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