amazing lunch

people who know me well know that i'm an amateur foodie. that is, i like good food and i watch the food network a lot.

i especially love eating exotic foods--that is, foods from other countries and cultures. i have an unreal obsession with chicken tikka masala and mango lassi from my favorite local indian restaurant, and i went through a phase during sophomore year where i couldn't go a week without a tub of hummus in the fridge. i gorged on ethiopian food during a trip to chicago, and i'm anxious to try some real-deal chinese food (the kind not found in a white paper box).

recently, i've been introduced to something called the 'chicken special' at a local mediterranean restaurant. i was only slightly intrigued when a coworker described it to me--i thought, what could be so amazing about some chicken, a salad, rice and hummus?

but then i tasted it.

this chicken, folks, is special.

needless to say, i devoured the entire carton when i first tried it. it's glorious! and if you want specifics on the name of the place, just comment and i'll send it to you privately somehow (attempts at internet safety here, people).

soooo....imagine my joy when coworkers announced that we'd have it for lunch today! i could hardly retrieve my debit card fast enough!!! and, for those who are visual learners, i'll post a photo of this gargantuan greek feast:

yes, there's really that much.

i think this might have almost topped chicken tikka masala...for now.

what are your favorite foods, friends?

until next time,

a