Grahamwich Lovewich

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I’ve said it once (the first time I went there), I said it again (the second time) and I’ll say it again right now: Grahamwich is a marriage of flavors in my mouth.

I’ve always loved a good sammy but chef Graham Elliot’s gourmet sandwich venture takes it to another level.  This cash-only River North shoppe offers a chalkboard menu with 8 wildly creative sandwiches, sides (pickled seasonal veggies!  truffled popcorn!) and a long, communal table.  The communal table inevitably leads to perfect strangers gushing over their food together.  Trust me- been there, done that.

Ryan and I may have laughed all the way down Ontario about my “marriage of flavors” comment but every Grahamwich stop I make absolutely justifies that statement.  The Turkey Confit with candied yams, stewed cranberries and sage mayo was unbelievable and I thought I would love it forever but then I had the Smoked Whitefish.  Perfection.  And don’t even get me started on the Truffle Popcorn.  Or the Salted Caramel Apple Pie Frozen Yogurt.  Or the homemade soda…  Or…

You get the point.

Oh and word on the street (literally) is that a Grahambulance (!!!) is in the works: a delivery VW van bringing sammie joy to the people.

So much love for Grahamwich.

(photos via metromix)

Ash Wednesday Thoughts

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I just read a lovely post by Shauna Niequist on Ash Wednesday.  She speaks to the question of the “right way” to do Lent, a “right way” about religion in general and shares that “I think there’s more than one right answer, and that the general idea of giving something up to make space for God’s presence and action is a very good impulse, no matter how you set about it.”

And that is exactly what I’m setting out to do in these 40 days- clear some space and make some room for more of God’s presence in my head and heart.  Anything I can “give up” or even add that can keep me present to this committment, well, I am all for that.

Check out Shauna’s post here.  Much love and light to you on this Ash Wednesday.