Weekend Crimes: Pita Joe & White Castles

On Saturday, I, C-Cat went on an excursion looking for a new winter coat. Along my travels, I stopped to talk with my mom on the phone, and found myself standing outside of Pita Joe. I have had a tough time finding a replacement favorite falafel, as I recently moved from the Wicker Park area of Chicago, and was spoiled by my close proximity to Sultan's Market - home of the best and most delicious $3 falafel. Anywhos, I have been willing to give any falafel seller the chance to impress me, and Pita Joe finally did it! While their sandwiches were not $3, it was worth a few extra dollars as the restuarant is big on being eco-friendly and uses organic ingredients. Most importantly, they offered the cucumber salad mix, can't remember the name, AND hummus. Mmmmmmm. More good news: they deliver! They don't deliver to our office, but if you live/work relatively close to Union Square, they will most likely deliver to you.

Check it out! http://pitajoe.com/


On Sunday, I contiued my search for a new coat with my friend Megan. We were exhausted from a search with no results, and were starving in Soho. Although I allow myself to assume I can afford to purchase a coat in Soho, I do not allow myself to afford a meal in Soho...so Megan quickly suggested White Castles! We quickly texted google (466453 - use it, its a life saver) and discovered 3 seperate locations in the New York City area. The closest one is closer than you thought: 35th St. and 8th Ave.!!! Somehow I was able to spend $10 at White Castles, and loved every bite of it. A few changes NY White Castles has made from the standard St. Louis WC:

• Cheese fries cheese was in the corner of the container, instead of smuthered on the fries
• Cheese fries cheese was spicy, almost jalapeno-y - StL uses normal nacho cheese
• Ketchup on the burger?!?! Sort of seems like a crime...
• Soda lacked syrup
• And most importanly, we were sober during consumption