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| - Hype-a-moly, Baristaman!
I started a job that's within convenient walking distance to the Beat, so I made an effort to try some of their more popular dishes when I had the time. This includes;
* the Slap n' Tickle, or the "stoner special". It's a peanut butter and jelly on thick slices of bread, gussied up with honey, bacon and pickled jalapeƱos; an unholy combination only someone higher than the AirBar would put together. Simultaneously sinfully delicious and gut-churning, it was enjoyable but I don't see craving it unless there are outstanding circumstances. it was also a bit messy, making it a bad choice if you're adverse to having sticky, child-like paws. I see why it exists, but felt a bit sick after finishing.
* the Croque Monsieur; fancy ham & cheese made on pan de mie with beschamel sauce grilled into it. It sounds fancier than it is, but I found it satisfying. It's not the cheapest option at roughly $7 for the sandwich and a simple salad (greens and vinegarette, really) but it's a nice option to have instead of pizza or fast food. the crust had a nice crispness.
Their coffee wasn't intensely flavorful, nor exciting, but it IS supposedly locally roasted, which is always a plus to me. Hellz yeah I wanna support the hometown homies business endeavors!
I'll be back to sample more, including the veggie wrap. I really like the ambiance and the people watching; even when the bouncer stares me down or demands my ID. It's a fun neighborhood and they are located right by Insert Coins, making them an option for sobering up between booze-fueled video gaming.
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