An ApPITA-tizing lunch!

According to Mark Twain, "we more often regret those things which we do not do than those which we do." Maybe Mr. Twain never woke up the morning after Hallowe'en, full of regret for all the candy he had the night before but we sure did. We arrived at the Jet Cafe feeling the need for some lighter fare today.

After reading the specials board, we elected to go for the grilled veggie pita with a garden salad in an attempt to atone for our sins the night before. While we were waiting for our lunch, we did our customary stroll-around-the-coffee for today's selection.

Whether we deserved one to ours or were about to go kick some, the Kick Ass Organic Fair Trade Dark felt like an appropriate blend for today. Full-bodied and bold, it was just the jump-start we needed.

We settled in at a table near the front and observed the late-morning crowd. Indecision seemed to be the rule of the day, as nearly everyone seemed to stop and deliberate over their order. Was it time for lunch? Maybe just a snack? For here or to go? Lots of important decisions to be made. Fortunately the Jet Cafe is the kind of place that gives you time to think about your order without rushing.

It seemed that we had barely made a dent in our coffee before our lunch arrived. And it did not disappoint.

The warm pita managed to be both soft and crispy and was crammed with cauliflower, carrots, celery, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, peppers and broccoli in a delicious teriyaki sauce. The salad was perfectly chilled with crunchy, fresh veggies. Although we chose the salad, soup is also an option. At $5.99, it is possible to eat healthy for less.

The pita was a perfect choice on a day like today. The vegetables were piping hot and fulfilling. The teriyaki sauce straddled the line between sweet and tangy. Although we ordered a vinegar and oil dressing for the salad, we do confess to using some of the teriyaki sauce on our salad. This lunch filled us up and kept us going late into the afternoon. It has surpassed the vegetarian omelette on our list of favourite foods at the Jet Cafe.

We had places to see and things to do, so we couldn't linger very long over lunch today. As we were leaving, this painting caught our eye:

This is a bright and cheerful field somewhere that made us feel like going for a long drive in the country.

Although today's visit was brief, we left feeling better than when we came in. We may not have gotten all the recommended daily servings of vegetables today, but it felt like we came close.

If you're looking for a great brunch and music to enjoy it with, stop in this Sunday, November 6th. The Music Man will be doing his bi-weekly set. Come say hello!

See you soon at the Jet Cafe!