Eating Out

 Last Saturday Alejandro and I went to a couple new (for us) places to eat.

Not far from the apartment is a restaurant that used to be called "Los Faroles" (The Lanterns).  Years ago, I went there a couple of times for breakfast, and although the food was good, the service was extremely slow.  The place apparently has new owners because it is now called "Fonda del Barrio" (Neighborhood Inn).  We decided to give it a try for breakfast.

We sat down at one of the outdoor tables, and we were waited on immediately.  The service was friendly and prompt.  So, that's a big improvement.  

However, it is one of those places that does not have a printed menu.  You have to upload it to your cell phone using the QR code on the table.  I hate those things.  I want to be able to look at an entire, full size menu without having to scroll through it on little phone screen.  (In the past, before I had a cell phone, I have actually walked out of those restaurants.)  So, that's one strike against it.

We both ordered omelets, and they were very good.

However, the restaurant does not give free refills of coffee.  I am not a big coffee drinker, but when we go out for breakfast on weekends, both of us usually drink three cups of coffee.  So that is another strike against the restaurant.  As a result, I don't think we will return.

That same day we tried to decide where to go out for supper.  Next to the park where I exercise, there is a Chinese restaurant called China Inn.  I have never seen many people there, but the reviews on Google Maps were good.  So, I suggested that we give it a try.  It was about 7:30 P.M., and the place closes at nine.  We were the only ones there.  Many of the items on the menu were large portions meant to be shared.  So, we shared a big bowl of wonton soup and a platter of Kung Pao chicken.

The food was very good.  Everything tasted very fresh.  We have been to P.F. Chang's at the World Trade Center a couple of times and had good meals.  But I like this place better.  We shall return!