Monday: Lunch at Aromas: I’ve heard about Aromas for all of the last four years I’ve been in Charlottesville, and I’ve wanted to go badly… really, really badly. For some reason, though, I never remember. Well I was driving home from the post office this afternoon, and when I turned on to Fontaine, I finally remembered. It looks like a miniature cafeteria on the inside. Dishes are Mediterranean inspired. I think I remember seeing Falafel and Schwarmas. I ordered the Casablanca Angus Tenderloin Sausage Sandwich. It was your typical wrap notable for it’s very, very fresh veggies. The sausage itself was delicious. I’m not sure if they make it themselves or not, but it’s very well seasoned and juicy while still being fairly lean. I’m a big fan, and hopefully I’ll remember to go back some day.
Monday: Snack at Old Virginia Fried Chicken: I just grabbed a chicken thigh for a snack. I’ve definitely warmed up to this place over the last year. Of course, that could be because I haven’t had Food of All Nations’ fried chicken in ages.
Tuesday: Dinner at O’Neills: Mushroom and Swiss Burger, Blue Moon, and Homemade Potato Chips. Hey, it’s deja vu.
Wednesday: Lunch at Wayside: Like I said, I’m warming up to the place. It’s also warming up outside, which I think makes the smell carry further and stronger. I can’t help but be drawn in by it. I had a three piece meal with potato salad and mac & cheese. Their mac & cheese is definitely a winner. It’s really not creamy, which makes it sound bad, but they make it work in an awesome way.
Friday: Lunch at Just Curry: I had the chicken curry. Of all their curries, I think it is the weakest. It’s really good, but I inevitably compare it to their butter chicken, and the butter chicken is far superior (and will probably contribute to my premature death). I know I said it last week, but Just Curry is phenomenal. Expect to hear about it every week.
Friday: Dinner at Amigo’s: I had the Chili Verde… always the Chili Verde. They never get this dish wrong. The pork is always tender and the sauce is always spicy and tangy. Delicious.
If you are ever near Pantops, you may want to try the new Cafe Brix. It’s already very crowded at lunchtime but if you go in the offhours you can get in and out very quickly for take out or eat in. Lots of tempting pastries, I love the petit cakes. Interesting choices for entrees for take out or eat in and decent sandwiches and soups without too much salt, which is rare in my experience.
No, I don’t own stock in the place, I just live nearby and am very invested in this place staying open so I don’t have to get up off of my lazy kidney failed behind and actually cook for myself.