Today I ventured out of my comfort zone (Chipotle/La Bamba/Noodles/Union) and tried Mia Za’s, a Green Street pasta/pizza/panini/salad place. Not liking to make spur-of-the-moment decisions, I checked out the menu on eatcu.com and selected a half panini (Pesto Chicken) & half salad combo (Gorgonzola Apple Crunch) for $6.19.
I walked over at 12:45, a reasonable time to skip the crowds and still eat within the vicinity of lunch time. Ordering was fast and painless. My food was up in less than 5 minutes and I was back before 1.
I only had one expectation going in, and that “mixed greens” would not include iceberg lettuce. Unfortunately, this is where I was disappointed. The salad was crunchy, meeting its promise, but a combo of iceberg and romaine doesn’t seem to match up in sophistication to the apples, almonds and gorgonzola. Next time, I think I would make it a custom salad with similar toppings, a sweeter vinaigrette and spring mix.
My panini was incredibly delicious, particularly due to the gruyere, though I was surprised that it was open-faced. I ended up using a knife and fork to eat, not wanting to accidentally spill on my desk.
All in all, this was a pleasurable and affordable dining experience. I saved about $1.50ish by eating here instead of the large chain Noodles & Comapany – where a combo is just less than $8 with tax. I plan to return and would love to try out their pasta.
I hope to share other local lunch items with you here, but only if everyone promises to forgive me for taking photos with my phone.
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That’s great (or very bad) that you are within walking distance of so many places. I have to drive there from my office. I meant to dine on Green St before the students came back but didn’t get a chance to.
Maybe I’ll have to meet you at one of those establishments for lunch one of these days.