tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320228683344702624.post6228855945551272403..comments2013-06-07T05:28:42.929-07:00Comments on The Indie by Pasckie Pascua: FOOD REVIEW: The Local JointPASCKIE PASCUAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05312716892828923035noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320228683344702624.post-91260663920656279492013-06-07T05:28:42.929-07:002013-06-07T05:28:42.929-07:00I have had the pleasure of eating at The Local Joi...I have had the pleasure of eating at The Local Joint twice so far, once with my friend Jennifer Zenobia for breakfast and the other time was the editor of the magazine "The Indie" Pasckie Pascua for a food review during dinner time.<br />When I first went with Jenn it was the first I had ever heard of the place and was surprised of the quality and quantity of food you get for your money here. But what really attracted my attention to the place and made want to go back was the feel you got from the moment you walk in the door. Right away you are greeting with smiling faces and made to feel like they are actually happy to see you. Of course the design of the joint made me feel like I was watching an episode of "Happy Days" and I somehow ended up on the set, but I loved it.<br />However, never fear for those of you who are not into the ambiance of a place but more into the value and taste of the food for I assure you they have a mixture of flavors that will send your taste buds into overdrive :). My breakfast was large portions and for the price it was more than enough food, much more than I would get at most places for a good old fashioned breakfast. Although, I must say that I was not really happy with the flavor of the gravy biscuit. I am a southern girl and was raised on gravy and biscuits so I suppose I am accustomed to that one traditional flavor and expect it. But not to say the herbs they added to the mixture wouldn't be appealing to some who have not been eating it for a thousand or so years..hehe..for it did add a little surprise to the dish.<br />Now for the food during dinner time at this homey establishment. I had the pleasure of sampling large portions of many items they have on the menu and I must say they were all wonderful, but I had my few favorites. The most of all being the Reuben Sandwich; it was to die for. I have had a few others but I have to say this was the top of the line. The flavors from the corn beef, sauerkraut, cheese and the dressing was a perfect blend of flavors that made these tastebuds take notice and left me wanting to come back for more.<br />As I enjoyed all the dishes that were brought out there was one that really surprised me however. I had not ate much egg plant before and the few times I did eat it was in some sort of stew that was prepared by my friend and co-worker Pasckie. I was not a big fan of the bitter flavor and was surprised that I didn't taste it when I tried the French Fried Egg Plant appetizer. Somehow they managed to take the bitterness out of it and make it a taste that was pleasant to the tongue. However, although the flavor of the dish was improved and surprising it was actually the tomato chutney that brought the flavors together and made it a dish you will enjoy and want to try again.<br />To sum it all up, I will go back again and invite people I know to go there for a meal, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food is great, but the feel of the place and the friendliness of the staff and owners is something that is hard to find any more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899101763106073447noreply@blogger.com