I'm nursing a back injury, and with my physical therapy, I'm gaining a newfound awareness and respect for my body. I tend to like fruits and veggies, but, admittedly, eating poorly costs less than eating healfhfully, as well as more convenient. Tonight, as went for a walk after a much needed nap, and the growling belly made itself known. I am used to the fast food available on Austin St, but I wanted to see if I could find a place that actually had tasty food with nutritional value. \r
I found it at Ripe. \r
I enjoyed a Greek-Mex chicken quesadilla, which was amazing. It came with a fresh and crispy side salad, which I hadn't realized, as I had also ordered the steamed veggies. I was in heaven. And this is coming from someone who lives off junk food. The chicken was perfectly grilled, all veggies crisp to perfection, the tortilla crisp and not greasy at all. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and, as I had ordered so much, brought half of it home with me. \r
I am thrilled that this little gem is in an area I frequent, but had never deigned to enter. The food is great, the chef was fantastic. I'll definitely be going back and spreading the word to my friends. Its not often that a junk food afficianado can rave about veggies, lol. Happy dining!
Pros: Really delicious healthy food for a decent price
Cons: none here. I was thrilled to find a place that can keep me on a health kick.
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