Surf and Turf

When I found out that Surf and Turf was going to be at Love Park for lunch today, I knew immediately that I'd be making my first visit. And as usual, I made a good choice. 

The most difficult thing as usual is making a decision. I went with their signature item - the warm lobster roll. And when the menu looks like this, that was an incredibly difficult choice. But, it's what was recommended. I also got an order of the parmesan truffle fries. 

What's great about about this menu is that it's filled with plenty of options for meat eaters and fish eaters. if you don't eat those...this might be the wrong truck for you...just saying.

Onto the star of the meal....

The lobster roll! Look at those huge chunks of lobster meat!!! (please keep reading below this picture)

That was the first thing I noticed upon unwrapping this amazing sandwich. The lobster was sitting on top a nice layer of kale and cabbage and topped with mango and jalapeño. To begin with, the lobster had a nice hint of lemon from when it was cooked. The combination of the heat from the jalapeño and the cooling of the mango provided excitement and balance. The greens below added a bit of cleanse. All atop a fresh toasted, buttery, split top bun! What's not to like?

And the finishing touch of the meal was those oh so crispy fries! With just the right amount of parmesan on top and touched with just the right amount of truffle oil, these fries were not in the least bit greasy, nor were they overpowering in any way. 

I suggest you find them immediately so you can savor some deliciousness ASAP!

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Poi Dog Snack Shop

It has really been a while since my last post. My schedule has filled up limiting me to only 2 possible days to get out and the snow has been less than helpful. But I'm back and hope you enjoy this review!

One of my goals in life is to make it to Hawaii just for a luau. I just want the kalua pork. This of course is not to be confused with kahlua - the coffee flavored liquor. But until I can actually make it to Hawaii, I think that Poi Dog will do just fine!

My lunch this past wednesday was the kalua pork and cabbage plate and a side of poi. The plate also came with 2 scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. I was quite satisfied with the portion of food and it also looks nice in its container. 

I've never had poi before this, and I just had to try it. Poi is made from taro root and it's cooked, and then smashed with water added. It has a bluish-purple color and has a very pasty consistency. It has very delicate flavor, and I don't think most people would enjoy eating it by itself, but it tastes great with the pork and cabbage!

The pork is really what stood out, as it should have! The pork had an amazing sweetness and paired with the smoky flavor, it was amazing. The cabbage was underneath and cooked to perfection. I cannot recall having any pork that was as moist and succulent as this was! I am drooling just writing about it!

The macaroni salad was also good. I must admit, I am very particular when it comes to my "salads" - potato, macaroni, etc. I lost my notes about this, but from what I remember, it was every bit creamy and delicious. I think there was potato inside as well as parsley and there was perhaps something else. All in all, an excellent meal! 

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