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| - After walking all day at CES at the Convention Center, there was no way on God's green earth that I was going to go home an cook dinner. Even the thought of microwaving a couple of Lean Cuisines was more work than I could bear. So a scant two nights after our first encounter with Triple Play, we decided to return. Hubby was eager to try their well-respected Cheese Steak. I figured I'd get some sort of sandwich, too. But when we walked in and I saw the little blackboard announcing that Tuesday is Chicken Tortilla Soup, and the Entree Special was Pork Roast for 7.99, it was a no-brainer.
At that price I sure wasn't expecting much. But I'm a quick learner, and the lesson here is that you can get quality, quantity, and a low price all in one little restaurant check.
The Chicken Tortilla Soup isn't exactly the same species as what you'd get in Mexico. Here it was very thick and creamy, and very, very spicy. I'm not a fan of cream soups, not because I don't like them, but because they don't like me. But I have to admit, though,even through my burning throat and running nose, that it was delicious.
I tasted the Cheese Steak, a food I've had maybe twice in my life (for the same reason as cream soups); it tasted fine, but since I'm no connoisseur, I have no idea if it deserves the accolades accorded it by the waitress and other reviewers. Hubby sure liked it, and for him to like something that doesn't cluck is a major deal.
I couldn't believe the plate of food placed before me when my Pork Roast special was delivered: three thick slices of the Other White Meat, a portion of savory and delicious stuffing, a scoop of real mashed potatoes, a small cup of applesauce, a bowl of gravy (I asked for it on the side), corn off the cob, and a slab of hot and tasty garlic bread. $7.99????? I don't understand how they do it! I would have preferred the green veggies from the other night, for color and nutritional balance, but I sure ain't complaining. Oh, the pork was a little bit dry, but since I really don't touch gravy, I couldn't benefit from that moisture. The weight of the take-home box assured me I'd be having this meal maybe two more times.
Hmmm, I forgot to look on the menu to see what specials are on the other six nights of the week, but I'm sure I'll find out in person before too much time passes.
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