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| - The temperature on my car's dashboard read 97 degrees as I pulled up to the capitol square hungry for lunch to go. I definitely wasn't looking for a steaming bowl of chili. I stumbled upon good food for no other reason that it happened to be close to where I parked my car. Browsing the menu, it hit me how delicious a wrap or a salad would be on this scorching hot summer day.
The thai tofu sounded excellent and a woman standing next to me was chowing down a wrap filled with a very generous portion of the stuff. I asked her how it was and she started raving about how much she loves the thai tofu and gets it all the time. She loved it so much that she couldn't even take a break from eating, instead describing it to me as she went at it. But, I was torn. A salad called strawberry love was calling my name. I had to try it, and let me just say, I'm in love with strawberry love. This was hands down one of best salads I have ever had in my life. I was nervous about a salad from a cart given the searing temperatures, but the mixed greens were crisp and fresh. Now, a salad can only be a great meal if it is a) big, and b) has lots of stuff in it. This one certainly fit the bill. The salad completely filled the large bowl it came in along with my stomach once the bowl was empty. Generous portions of feta cheese, sliced strawberries, and crunchy roasted almonds meant this was no boring salad. I elected not to have red onions. There were several protein options, and I went with the chicken, which was piled high on top. Dressing was a house made vinaigrette and it was excellent. You won't find something with this much flavor on a shelf at woodman's. I requested very light dressing and to have the salad tossed. This was done correctly and quickly with a smile. I got all of this for about $7 and they even take credit card!
As I ate my salad, the owner, Melanie emerged from her trailer to talk to me about her food. It's obvious that she is passionate about what she is doing. A lot of businesses use buzzwords like local, organic, natural, etc. for marketing purposes. For Melanie, it's not just a buzzword; it's a way of life. She knows about the farmers where she sources her produce. She cares about the miles her food travels not only because of its impact on the environment but also because lettuce that travels less is crisper; locally sourced strawberries picked at the peak of perfection instead of ripened in a refrigerator car are sweeter. The chickens themselves, the farmers who raise them, the employees who prepare them, and the customers who eat them; Melanie cares about her food chain every step of the way. It goes way beyond mere marketing. The end result is a cart that has a misnomer name. Good Food isn't good; it's spectacular! I will certainly be back very soon (I still gotta try that thai tofu!) and I would highly recommend this place to anyone who asked.
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