Restaurant Rut Chronicles III
Well, we went and did it again. We bumped ourselves right out of the restaurant rut . If you’re new here (and I figure a couple of ya’ll are) this post kind of explains what I’m talking about.
Because my wife and I work so much it can be difficult to spend time together. As such we decided to go on a date Saturday. (brief pause for you to say, “Wow Jack, you’re a good husband.”)
I’ve noticed a new establishment at Rockwood and Grand where the Jiffy Lube used to be and we decided to pop in there and via the Spokane Food Blog I recall that the new place (Press) had applied for a liquor license. So off we went. Bump, right out of the rut.
Upon entering Press we noticed how small it is. While not a barrier at all, what was a barrier was the fact that they don’t serve food. Bummer man. It was a pretty close call to either go back into the rut and head across the street to the P.I. or down to the The Elk. Luckily we were saved by my quick thinking wife who said, “Why don’t we go to that one place we tried to go to that one time.” So we did.
Olive Oilz can be difficult to find as it’s in a strip mall on 30th just behind the 7-11 off of Freya. It’s small, very small. I counted 7 tables and the short bar. But the outstanding service by the owner and spectacular food made it worthwhile. While just a bit pricey it’s worth it to us to support a local business. I highly recommend it. Thanks Taste Everything Once for your outstanding database of local eateries.
And since we’re on the subject of getting out of the rut, on Sunday I got WAY out of the rut. In fact, this rut hit me right in the gut.
You see, I’ve lived in Spokane 20+ years now and have never dined at Dick’s. I’ve been cajoled, teased and even threatened but have held out. Till now.
Over the past couple of days I’ve been enrolled in a course called MOAB. The short of this story is that two co-workers (Brian and Jerry) coerced and hypnotized me into dining on a Whammy at Dick’s. Being of the mindset that I don’t like to say bad things I’ll just keep my peace. But I do have to admit, just about everyone I’ve talked to says that it’s the best cheap food in town, a cultural experience and “everyone” has to do it at least once. Now that I’ve been there and done that I can say I’ll not go there or do it anymore.
And speaking of doing something, the gang over at the Spokane Food Blog are doing this really cool challenge. There’s a group of people that are eating no processed food at all. Nothing boxed, pre-cooked or smashed together. I’m watching it religiously and have asked to play the next time they do one.
That’s it for now.
Till later,
Jacque – Out
Look forward to you playing next time!
I am *so* looking forward to it. I enjoy a challenge.
We could use some more true contenders in this thing after our early dropouts.
And I’m looking forward to getting a boost in my own efforts: the delivery today of my very first Fresh Abundance produce box. Can’t wait for the kumquats!
I ate at Dick’s once back in the early 80′s. I think the hurling I did a few hours later convinced me to never return.
The food challenge looks fun–and very challenging. I think I’d like to join in once.