An open letter to Winger's (Or: If it ain't broke, keep screwing around until it is)

I love chicken and waffles.  As in together, as a combination.  I have ever since my grandparents took me to Disneyland one year as a very young child and we stopped at Roscoe's.  Of course it wasn't a dish that I really had access to in Boise, at least not until fairly recently.  These days it seems like you can get it almost anywhere, from IHOP to Fork, from Shanaz to Solid...and, as I'm sure you've figured out by now, Winger's, which is my favored place for a C&W fix.  Or at least it used to be.


Schnitzel Garten

Eagle is a very interesting place to eat lately.  Unfortunately, my experiences with the restaurants that have been opening there recently has been mixed to negative, which is why I approached the grand opening weekend at Schnitzel Garten with fairly cautious optimism.  Opening a new restaurant is never easy and I expected some kinks, but this time I was rewarded with a truly great experience.


Noodles & Company

Ah, Noodles & Company.  I'd driven by them so many times around Oregon, but with so many options available, there was always something I wanted more.  So, I was understandably excited when I found out they were coming to Meridian (and later Boise).  I signed up on their mailing list, paid attention to the construction progress whenever I drove by, and reviewed the menu so I'd know what to order when I finally got the chance.


Jerry's 27th Street Market

Okay, I think I've let my last review have enough time in the spotlight.  I've had several other mediocre to bad experiences lately, but just at the moment I feel like focusing on the positive.  Positive for yours truly includes (but isn't limited to) such things as multi-ethnic cuisine, home-style cooking, and odd locations that many people might hesitate to go for a meal.  These things warm my heart, and there's one place you can go to get all of them...