I realize I am a writing contradiction. I say that I am not going to blog about a chain, and low and behold, here I am writing about Spicy Pickle. I had an excuse for Five Guys, but I have no excuse for Spicy Pickle, except that I could not have a blog and omit Spicy Pickle. Ed fought me on trying Spicy Pickle for a long time; why, because Ed hates pickles. Pickles are Ed's least favorite food, which does not surprise me. Most people either like pickles, or don't feel either way about pickles, which, if you know Ed, makes a lot of sense that he hates them. I convinced him to try it with me one day. The menu is phenomenal; they make pizzettis, soups, salads, and a very extensive list of gourmet sandwiches. One of my personal favorites (among many) is the Santa Cruz, which is the Santa Cruz mesquite turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, corn relish, cheddar and chipotle mayo. You can also create your own combo, with half of a sandwich and soup or salad. The spicy tuna salad is incredible. The tuna is phenomenal mixed with spicy pickle relish and chipotle mayo and comes with olives, and a fabulous lemon oil vinaigrette. For those that don't like vegetables, condiments, or salad dressing, they have great pizzettis. Ed typically gets a sandwich with double meat (if you don't get all of the toppings, they skimp on the meat and cheese), or a panini. They have a great pepper jack among many others. On the create your own, one of my favorite things is the horseradish mayo; it's amazing! FYI, if you don't like pickles, ask them not to put it on your plate as one comes with every dish (less the pizzettis). Ed always forgets. |
| Turkey and cheddar panini and twice baked potato soup. |
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| Santa Cruz and Spicy Pickle Salad |
Ambiance: 4
Food quality: 8
Price: 9
Price for quality of food: 9
Overall: 9
Price for quality of food: 9
Overall: 9
