Boxwood

What is there to do on a random Saturday afternoon? EAT! Chelsey and I went down to 4th for a quick bite at Boxwood and what a treat it was! We shared a few tapas including the Red Lentil Hummus, Spiced Almonds and Pecans, and the Fresh Baked Bread served with their house churned butter. The hummus was a new adventure for Chels, and I think it may take a little getting used to. As an avid hummus-eater myself it was good, but can't beat Odette's homemade "heaven in a Tupperware container". The almonds and pecans were confusing at first, I didn't understand - were they sweet? were they savoury? However, after a few bites and careful deliberation the decision was unanimous, we both liked them! What can I say about the bread and butter.. it was probably the most thoroughly enjoyed part of the meal, quite possibly because we were both STARVING and started off with it, but more likely because it's got that nostalgia behind it, that comfort food, or that last minute addition you throw together with every meal. I think Chelsey would agree, the butter was so creamy and rich, if I didn't know how socially unacceptable it was, I would eat it off a spoon!


Don't worry, we always save room for dessert!! We couldn't decide between two of the choices, so naturally we ordered both! First up was the Saskatoon Berry Ice Cream Sandwich - HOLY MOLY, I looked at it and looked at C.Bass carefully cutting it with her spoon, then looked down at it again and just dove in face first. All I can say is that it definitely didn't last long! And to top off our meal we shared the Fair trade Chocolate Raspberry Caramel Brownie. I think that because I started with the ice cream sandwich, the brownie just had no chance. In hindsight it was very yummy, I really liked the different textures in it with the creamy brownie base, the chunks of raspberries and the little bits of crunchy caramel.


Boxwood, I give you an 8/10 for food, 10/10 for ambiance and service!

Chelsey, with Boxwood in the background

Hummus, Pecans and Almonds!

Saskatoon Berry Ice Cream Sandwich and Chocolate Raspberry Caramel Brownie 

Lounge Burger

Mmmmm! After a meeting with the livecosmo crew (Mike and Daniela), Chelsey and I headed down to loungeburger to satisfy our month-long craving for what is said to be the best burger joint in the city. As first timers we didn't really know what to expect, so we tried as much as we could to allow ourselves a solid experience! First up was the poutine (Chelsey's very first poutine adventure!) which was quite yummy to say the least, and I think Chels would agree because we inhaled that bad boy to the bitter end! Next up was our burgers! C.Bass had the chicken burger which consisted of: marinated chicken breast, house made bruschetta and swiss cheese served on a red pepper onion bun - thoroughly enjoyed! I.Tanafranca had the aaa beef southwest burger that had guacamole, jalapenos, jalapeno jack cheese, double smoked bacon and chipotle ranch on a brioche bun - two messy thumbs up! The jalapenos were a little empowering, but still good! Last but definitely NOT least was dessert! There's always room in our dessert tummies! It was a different take on your average cheesecake with a chocolate cupcake layer and amaretto icing on top, drizzled with vanilla bean and chocolate sauce and of course, whipped cream and strawberries on the side! definitely something I would order again! Cheesecake cafe..watch out!

Poutine

(we almost forgot to take a picture...)

Chicken Burger and Salad (Chels was being all healthy)

AAA Southwest burger with onion rings..ohh yeah! 

Cupcake amaretto cheesecake!