March 08, 2005

Local Eats

We have a wonderful system at the office that generally results in the boss buying us lunch once a week. We have several favorites we regularly visit, but occasionally are tempted to try something new through our membership in the Lunch Club Today was one of those days.

The restaurant was Blue Willo Café, and it is truly a great find. Located just down the road from the office at 2928 N 7th Ave, two of us walked and the boss drove down to meet us.

The menu offers a wide variety of choices, making the decision a tough one. There are also daily surprises depending on the chefs mood - today they were featuring Southwestern Style Chili. Apparently the menu is just a suggestion, though, as she is very flexible and accommodating - tell them what you are in the mood for and you may just get it.

I got the turkey breast sandwich on nine grain bread ($4.75) - a selection so huge I barely made it through half, but so tasty I didn't want to stop eating. My companions got the Chicken Dijon Salad sandwich and Sally's Chicken Salad sandwich. Their reviews were glowing, as well.

The desserts looked amazing but I was good and resisted. Apparently the chef trained at the Culinary Institute in San Fransisco, originally as a pastry chef. I will definitely be going back to sample her work with sugar.

The cafe was cozy, though you can tell they have only recently moved in, and the staff was very friendly. Access from 7th Ave, and getting out of the parking lot, are a bit tricky - but worth it.

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Posted by Vox at March 8, 2005 03:22 PM | Phoenix
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