Did you know there is a little sandwich deli under the Kinkos by Residence Inn? Apparently it's been there for 8 years, and apparently I need to get my eyes checked because I've only discovered it today.
They had a sign on the sidewalk pointing the way down the steps and around the patio to a delightful little family-owned restaurant called My Friend's Place. They have a massive menu of really healthy sandwiches, pitas, and I think I saw some salads too. I ordered a turkey & broccoli pita with provolone, got a bottle of Mistic Carrot Mango juice, and some Baked Lays for about $8. The food was all perfectly fresh and made to order. The juice tasted incredible and will be a good way to keep up on veggies during the week. The pita was served hot and wrapped to go, and filled me up quickly. There's countless tables available and it's very clean and well-lit for being hidden away. There are also fresh fruit, chilled sodas, cole slaw and fruit cups, and home-made cookies available.
The only problem is they close at 4pm. :-\
Have you all known about this place all these years and I just wasn't paying attention? Admittedly I wasn't looking for other food options when Madison Grill was open.
I chatted with a man who I assumed was the owner and he said it's too difficult for them to stay open that late. He's aware of ProgPower so I suggested that he have special hours next year during PP week for extra business ;-) Not that it'll happen, but can't hurt to ask. He said he doesn't stay open that late because he thinks no one wants sandwiches at night, that people would rather go to Vespucciano's for beer and wings. IDK about you guys, but beer and wings are the last thing I want after the show.
Anyway, the service was great, the food was excellent, the price was affordable, and I have a soft spot for small businesses. So if you don't know about My Friend's Place, check them out tomorrow for lunch before the show. They are on the corner by the Residence Inn under the Kinko's. Just take the steps down and go through the patio tables to the door on the far right.
Apparently they are really busy around 1pm but I went at roughly 2:30 and was the only person there.
They had a sign on the sidewalk pointing the way down the steps and around the patio to a delightful little family-owned restaurant called My Friend's Place. They have a massive menu of really healthy sandwiches, pitas, and I think I saw some salads too. I ordered a turkey & broccoli pita with provolone, got a bottle of Mistic Carrot Mango juice, and some Baked Lays for about $8. The food was all perfectly fresh and made to order. The juice tasted incredible and will be a good way to keep up on veggies during the week. The pita was served hot and wrapped to go, and filled me up quickly. There's countless tables available and it's very clean and well-lit for being hidden away. There are also fresh fruit, chilled sodas, cole slaw and fruit cups, and home-made cookies available.
The only problem is they close at 4pm. :-\
Have you all known about this place all these years and I just wasn't paying attention? Admittedly I wasn't looking for other food options when Madison Grill was open.
I chatted with a man who I assumed was the owner and he said it's too difficult for them to stay open that late. He's aware of ProgPower so I suggested that he have special hours next year during PP week for extra business ;-) Not that it'll happen, but can't hurt to ask. He said he doesn't stay open that late because he thinks no one wants sandwiches at night, that people would rather go to Vespucciano's for beer and wings. IDK about you guys, but beer and wings are the last thing I want after the show.
Anyway, the service was great, the food was excellent, the price was affordable, and I have a soft spot for small businesses. So if you don't know about My Friend's Place, check them out tomorrow for lunch before the show. They are on the corner by the Residence Inn under the Kinko's. Just take the steps down and go through the patio tables to the door on the far right.
Apparently they are really busy around 1pm but I went at roughly 2:30 and was the only person there.
