... quick study break ...
Spike picked me up from work, took me out for a burrito tonight. Jarod introduced him a few weeks ago to Poco Loco, and tonight Spike introduced me.
It's definitely worth visiting if you're a reader near my piece of geography.
It is truly one of the cleaner, brighter restaurants I've ever been in. I know - it's a weird first comment to make, but that's what struck me when I walked in. That, and the genuine friendliness of every employee. I think they might actually love what they do. What a thought.
Big, filling burritos, and be prepared to wait a few minutes, because they're made fresh. Every topping is free, except guacamole, for 75 cents extra.
Recently a FB friend made reference to a guacamole face mask. I don't understand that. Why would one waste perfectly good guacamole on looks? A few weeks ago, another friend made homemade guacamole for us to all share, and then left the remainder in our fridge. I freely confess that every leftover speck in that bowl went into my tummy.
Poco Loco is a tiny place, geared for take-out, but you want to stay. There's a wave-shaped curvy common table that everyone sits at, scanning newspapers. Or there are picnic tables outside. That's it. It's a little piece of community, right there on Ottawa Street.
They also serve Stoney Creek Dairy ice cream, which speaks for itself if you're from around here. Spike ordered his three-scoop cone, but I was too full, so the owner proclaimed that since it was my first time, he would give me a little one-scoop cone. My cookies-and-cream choice made him laugh - "that's what kids like!" - and then he told Spike that I have a childlike heart.
A warm farewell from our new friend, and we walked out smiling.
That place is gonna be a favourite.
... back to studying ...
