Lunchtime today I left the office to get some fresh air and get something to eat. It was late for me and I was hungry and grumpy. I work in Century City, so I have access to a mall with lots of options, but also the building complex I work in has some good choices to eat at as well. I was drawn to one of my favorites for salads, Piknic – but what drew me today wasn’t my usual craving: they had a special on offer for a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.
Grilled cheese always reminds me of my childhood. Whenever it rained, Mom, or sometimes Dad, would make us grilled cheese and tomato soup. It’s a great comfort food. But Piknic’s (www.piknic.us) version was much more high-brow. The bread was a sourdough olive rustic bread, and they used three cheeses. I remember two of the cheeses: blue and cheddar, the third was a white cheese, maybe pr0volone. It was deeeeelish! The bread was firm and toasted just right and the cheese was melted perfectly. It was well complemented by a tomato soup that still had some chunks of tomato in it (just the way I like it).
I am very glad I took the chance today and went with the special. It’s always good to get of your comfort zone and try the specials – they often turn out to be a lovely taste treat.
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