#tartar chick

[mayamiwynwood]

Top 10 Must-Visit Wynwood Restaurants and Bars: Where to Eat and Drink in Miami’s Hottest District

Wynwood, Miami’s vibrant arts district, is renowned for its eclectic street art, dynamic nightlife, and exceptional culinary scene. If you’re planning a visit to this energetic neighborhood, you’re in for a treat. From trendy restaurants to chic bars, Wynwood offers a variety of dining experiences that cater to all tastes. Here’s a guide to the top 10 must-visit restaurants & bar in Wynwood, including a special highlight on Mayami Wynwood, where you can enjoy an unforgettable meal.

1. Mayami Wynwood

A standout in Wynwood’s dining scene, Mayami Wynwood offers a unique fusion of traditional Latin flavors with a modern twist. This restaurant is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere, artistic décor, and delectable menu that features everything from fresh ceviche to succulent grilled meats. The creative cocktails and extensive wine list make it a perfect spot for both a casual lunch and a sophisticated dinner.

2. KYU

Known for its mouthwatering Asian-inspired BBQ, KYU has earned a stellar reputation in Wynwood. The restaurant’s industrial-chic ambiance complements its flavorful dishes, which include smoked brisket, crispy pork belly, and a variety of innovative sides. Their signature dishes are crafted with a focus on bold flavors and high-quality ingredients.

3. Coyo Taco

For a taste of authentic Mexican street food, Coyo Taco is a must-visit. This casual eatery serves up delicious tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with a range of flavorful fillings. The vibrant murals and lively atmosphere add to the authentic experience, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

4. Wynwood Walls Kitchen & Bar

Located within the Wynwood Walls complex, Wynwood Walls Kitchen & Bar offers a unique dining experience surrounded by incredible street art. The menu features a variety of American favorites, including gourmet burgers, salads, and delicious flatbreads. The bar boasts a selection of craft beers and inventive cocktails.

5. Le Chick

If you’re in the mood for gourmet chicken dishes, Le Chick is the place to be. Known for its rotisserie chicken and inventive comfort food, this restaurant offers a relaxed vibe with a menu that includes everything from crispy fried chicken to indulgent mac and cheese.

6. Beaker & Gray

Beaker & Gray is a trendy spot known for its inventive cocktails and modern American cuisine. The restaurant’s menu features creative small plates, such as tuna tartare and crispy Brussels sprouts, while the bar offers a diverse selection of craft cocktails and unique drinks.

7. The Salty Donut

For a sweet treat, head to The Salty Donut. This artisanal donut shop is renowned for its gourmet creations, including flavors like maple bacon and key lime pie. It’s the perfect spot to indulge in a decadent dessert or enjoy a coffee break.

8. R House Wynwood

R House Wynwood is a lively spot that combines a contemporary restaurant with a vibrant nightlife scene. Known for its drag brunches and energetic atmosphere, the menu features a mix of Latin-inspired dishes and classic American comfort food.

9. Panther Coffee

If you’re a coffee lover, Panther Coffee is a must-visit. This local favorite is known for its artisanal roasts and expertly crafted espresso drinks. The café offers a cozy space to relax and enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of coffee.

10. El Patio Wynwood

For a fun night out, El Patio Wynwood offers a lively atmosphere with Latin beats and a great selection of cocktails. This vibrant bar is known for its festive vibe, making it a perfect spot for dancing and enjoying a night out in Wynwood.

Wynwood’s dining scene is as dynamic as the district itself, offering something for everyone from art lovers to foodies. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal, a creative cocktail, or a sweet treat, these top 10 night club spot in miami, including the standout Mayami Wynwood, are sure to provide an unforgettable experience.

[thearistocratsblog]

My cooking repetoire (started cooking with much trepidation 2 years ago) Nothing takes more than 5 minutes and most recipes are made up by me or a friend. Tiff most commonly. 99% of ingredients from Trader Joe's

Scrambled eggs with ketchup, spinach, Kewpie mayo and cajun seasoning

"Chicken n' waffles Tempeh" (Tempeh + Mirin)

Shakshouka

Salmon burgers with tartar sauce or truffle aioli

Eggplant or leeks with soy sauce, cumin and garlic

From the package Japanese Golden vegetable curry with vegetables

Roasted vegetables (brussel sprouts, asparagus, cauliflower or broccoli usually)

Ray Peat Macrobiotic Carrot Salad

Homemade peanut salad dressing on cabbage

Steamed bok choy with homemade "strange flavor sauce"

Farrow with fried onion, fried egg, and hot sauce (kinda odd)

Shirred Eggs

Bean salad with black beans or chick peas, onion, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, cucumber, peppers

Sushi rice, japanese sweet potato, sauerkraut and ponzu sauce

Fried polenta with pesto or mozzarella and tomato

Beets, goat cheese and lentil salad

Avacado toast with everything bagel seasoning for crunch

Fish collagen chocolate pudding

The corn syrup squash which was a rare miss

[victorluvsalice]

We’ve made it to Spring Saturday in the Chill Valicer Save, and today you get a slightly shorter update (seven posts instead of nine) featuring the gang out and about again! Aren’t you glad? :p This time, though, there’s roughly two distinct “halves” to their adventures, with the first half being:

The Race To Complete Alice’s New Year’s Eve Resolution! Because while Victor and Smiler managed to complete their resolutions (improve a skill and complete an aspiration milestone) over the course of the first week of Spring without much issue, Alice ended up lagging behind on hers to get fit. It’s hard to fit in exercise around everything else they have to do! So I decided to take Saturday to have her work out at an actual gym lot and see if she could slip it in at the last minute --

Only to discover, when I checked the timer visible in her Simology panel at roughly 4:15 AM, that she only had about eight hours to complete the resolution. I thought she had all day, not until noon! O.O At that point, I admit, I was like “Well, she’s probably not going to complete this resolution. . .but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try!” And so I planned out the gym trip anyways --

Well, er, after everyone had completed all of their chores. ^^; Because there’s always loads to do around the Valicer Farm, that’s for sure! Smiler spent their morning fixing broken turbines, searching for parts in the resultant garbage piles, cleaning out the chicken coop, and helping hatch another chick before heading upstairs for a much-needed bath. XD Alice, for her part, woke up and promptly started doing push-ups (as if she herself realized the need for immediate action) before heading downstairs to greet Shadow and grab a nice breakfast of steak tartare, while Victor got up and proceeded to do the most important job of all --

Harvesting all the produce in the greenhouse before they left, because otherwise a good chunk of it would end up in the household inventory! Yeah, this is an annoying little glitch that happens if you leave unharvested plants on your lot while traveling -- there’s a decent chance the game will auto-harvest them upon your return and stick them in the household inventory, where they cannot be easily retrieved (as there’s no way to mass-remove them). I didn’t want that to happen, so Victor braved a bee attack and ignored all the weeds investing his plants for the moment to get all the fruits, veggies, and flowers safely into HIS inventory for later. Better there where I can mass-move them into the fridge if needed!

Anyway -- with that taken care of, there were just a few last things to do -- Victor magically fixed the busted downstairs bathroom sink before getting his own steak tartare breakfast to have on the porch; Smiler snuck in some computer time while the house actually had power; Alice got in a pre-workout shower before coming downstairs to mop puddles; I learned that Victor already knows Copypasto (checking the “Magic” options on his dirty dish) when I thought he didn’t and smacked my head because I’d WANTED HIM TO LEARN THAT SPELL FOR THE STORE --

*shakehead* And cue me deciding to worry about that later and getting the gang off to the gym before any more time could pass! Specifically, to Del Sol Valley to check out Pectoral Fitness Refurb by Maydussa! Because we all know Simmer-made lots are superior to the EAxis-made versions. And this lot was definitely nicer than its vanilla counterpart. . .

[icleanedthisplate]

Dine-Out Meals of February 2023, Ranked

I ranked the following based on taste alone. I made no consideration for ambiance or the general dining experience or whatever. I included meals I got to go. I included food trucks, catered meals, and fast food.

El Sur will be a top ten meal. And I will eat there more moving forward.

Should you be interested in the pictures or reading the few words I had to say about each meal, click on the home page and scroll down or see the archives.

Baleados Con Todo w/Carnitas. El Sur Street Food Co. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.19.2023.

Oysters, Crab Cakes, Steak Tartare (shared apps), Burrata & Beets Salad, Surf & Turf Special, Asparagus, Crab Fried Rice, Brussels Sprouts (shared sides). Eddy V’s. Denver, Colorado. 2.28.2023.

Portobello Fries (Shared), The Wedge, Pan-Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops. Local 463. Ridgeland, Mississippi. 2.10.2023.

Lunch Catering (Beef, Salmon, Chicken, Veggies, Peach Dessert, Chocolate Dessert). Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Catering). Grapevine, Texas. 2.1.2023.

Sushi Rolls (Furakaki, Kemuri, Princess, Princess w/o Jalapeno, Zarigani, Kiss Me, Hawaiian, Miami)(Shared). Kemuri. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.4.2023.

Colossal Country Salad. North Bar. North Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.9.2023.

Flank Steak Sandwich w/Salad. Buenos Aires Grill & Café. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.8.2023.

Flank Steak Sandwich w/Salad. Buenos Aires Grill & Café. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.22.2023.

Ahi Tuna Niçoise Salad. Modern Market Eatery. Denver, Colorado. 2.28.2023.

Lunch Catering (Beef, Shrimp, Indian Salad, Assorted Desserts). Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Catering). Grapevine, Texas. 2.2.2023.

Chicken Mushroom Soup, Roasted Veggie Wrap w/Chips. 42 Bar & Table. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.17.2023.

Taco Salad. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.21.2023.

Caprese Panini w/Side Salad. Blackberry Market. North Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.11.2023.

Chicken Pesto Soup, Chopped Salmon Salad. Cheers. Maumelle, Arkansas. 2.23.2022.

Dinner Catering (Poke Station, Gyro Station, Paella Station). Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Catering). Grapevine, Texas. 2.1.2023.

Filet Mignon Crostinis (Shared), Jimmy’s Salad w/Salmon. Nardello’s Pizza Tavern. Mount Pleasant, Texas. 2.13.2023.

Grilled Trout w/Veggies, Rice & Beans. Flying Fish. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.7.2023.

Pineapple Pizza. Papa John’s. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.17.2023.

Pizza Assortment. (Shared All). Pizza Café. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.24.2023.

Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Brownie. Trio’s (Catering). Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.8.2023.

Mexican Ramen (Birria Style). Camp Taco. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.27.2023.

Breakfast Catering (Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Banana Nut Bread). Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Catering). Grapevine, Texas. 2.3.2023.

Breakfast Catering (Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Banana Nut Bread). Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Catering). Grapevine, Texas. 2.2.2023.

Kelp Cacio de Pepe. Flora Jean’s. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.15.2023.

Unplugged Roll, Eel Roll. Rock’N’Roll Sushi. Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.16.2023.

Caesar Salad, Short Rib Sugo, Ricotta & Cinnamon Roulade. Zeppole (Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center). Grapevine, Texas. 2.2.2023.

Spicy Chicken Deluxe Combo. Chick-fil-A. (Markham) Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.16.2023.

Queso Blanco (Shared), Gabriella’s Chop Chicken Salad. 2.0 Taco & Tequila Bar (DFW Airport). Dallas, Texas. 2.3.2023.

Pizza Assortment. Sal & Mookie’s. Jackson, Mississippi. 2.10.2023.

Italian Beef Sandwich w/Fries. Portillo’s. Frisco, Texas. 2.13.2023.

Breakfast Buffet. Springhill Suites. Ridgeland, Mississippi. 2.10.2023.

Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich. Starbucks (Airport). Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.1.2023.

Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich. Starbucks (Airport). Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.13.2023.

Red Pepper Sous Vide Egg Bites. Starbucks (Airport). Little Rock, Arkansas. 2.28.2023. (No Photo.)

[seffien]

For the fandom thing: Let's do Splatoon?

alright alright alright!

fandom thing is here for reference

blorbo (fave character): any of the agents. just any of them. i love them

scrunkly (cuteness agression character): PEARL i love her she is so adorable and small

scrimblo bimblo (underrated fave): flow is cool but does not get enough representation or fanart

glup shitto (obscure fave): all the artbook inklings but especially the surfer chick

poor little meow meow (unpopular/pathetic fave): cq cumber i guess? he's cute and kind of cares about 8 he doesn't deserve all the hate

horse plinko (character i'd torment for fun): the closest character to this i can name is dj octavio. i literally play the splatoon 2 final boss for fun sometimes

eeby deeby (character i'd send to superhell): commander tartar

[soojinaaa]

4.1

하나가 보내준 청첩장과 편지가 드디어 도착했다. 유연하고 자유롭게 살되, 항상 두 발을 땅에 단단히 딛고 있고자 노력하는 나에게 "어디에도 고착되지 않았기에 어디에든 뿌리내릴 수 있는 민들레 씨앗같다”는 말보다 더 좋은 칭찬이 있을까?

4.2

SJ랑 Brooklyn 나들이. Picture Room에서 Cécile McLorin Salvant 전시 보고, Gersi에서 파스타 먹고, Swallow Cafe에서 커피 사들고 강을 따라 산책. 쨍쨍한 햇살, 선선한 바람, 반짝거리는 강물, 신나게 흘러가는 대화, 프랑스 자수. 궁금했던 Front General Store도 둘러보고, 우연히 만난 Grace + Tess와도 잠시 이야기를 나눴다. “What a wholesome Saturday!”

4.3

하람, 채연, 주원과 오랜만에 BCD. 하람이의 대학원 합격을 축하하는 자리였다. 이 시기를 기점으로, 할 수 있는 일보다 온 마음 다해 하고 싶은 일을 더 자주 선택할 수 있길, 그 교집합에 있는 기회들이 점점 더 늘어나길, 하람이 뿐만 아니라 우리 모두가 그런 미래를 향해 가고있길 바라면서..

4.4

실습, group agenda, process recording. 그리고 이수지 작가의 안데르센상 수상 소식. 오랜만에 수향이가 선물해준 <물이되는 꿈>을 펼쳐보았다.

4.5

실습을 마치고 Emilien, Sophie랑 커피타임. 바느질 열심히 해서 나도 꼭 작은 전시를 열어야지.

4.6

DBT Skills Training Group 리드. 준비를 덜해서 좀 떨렸지만 어찌저찌 잘 끝냈다. 갈수록 DBT처럼 structure 가 뚜렷한 modality 보다 psychodynamic therapy / narrative-based therapy 처럼 대화의 자유도가 높은 방식들에 마음이 간다.

발표를 잘 마친 기념으로 H마트에 들러 한국 배, 마가렛트, 씨리얼(과자), 자갈치(과자), 비비고 사골곰탕, 무생채, 하이츄 포도맛, 등을 한가득 샀다. 저녁은 떡국, 디저트는 배와 각종 과자들.

그리고 자기 전, SJ랑 지현��랑 줌에서 만나 한시간 가량 수다를 떨었다. 뜨겁게 사랑하는 대상을 공유하는 사람들이 만나면 이런 에너지가 나오는구나. 누군가 혹은 무언가를 깊이, 자세히, 오래 좋아 할 때 느낄 수 있는 즐거움에 대해서는 자주 생각해왔는데, 함께 좋아하고 열광할때 느낄 수 있는 또 다른 재미와 유대감이 있다.  

4.7

Queer Theory 수업에서 처음으로 질문/코멘트. Gendered 대명사가 없는 나라에선 (우리나라에서도 더 이상 그/그녀를 거의 쓰지 않듯이) 처음 만난 사람에게 자신의 gender identity를 어떤 방식으로 소개할 수 있을까요?

4.8

실습을 마치고 주원이랑 센팍 산책. 저수지는 언제봐도 아름답다. 가족들과 친구들이 놀러오면 꼭 데려갈 곳 TOP3 안에 드는 곳. 저녁은 동네의 작은 이탈리안 식당 Celeste 에서 먹었다. 괴팍하고 기묘한 주인아저씨, 맛있었던 마르게리따 피자, 평범했던 봉골레.   

4.9

하루종일 과제 해야되는데, 과제 해야되는데, 하면서 리버사이드파크 산책 다녀오고, 티비보고, 인터넷하고 놀았다. 저녁으론 chick chick에서 치킨을 시켜먹었는데 무를 네알밖에 주지않아서 분개.

4.10

Ecotherapy 그룹 플젠 미팅, Queer theory 페이퍼, 센팍 산책. 점심은 어제 먹다 남은 치킨과 라면, 저녁은 주원이 만들어준 스크램블 에그 + 새송이 버섯 카레. 홀푸드에서 파는 오렌지/코코넛밀크 아이스케키는 하루에 하나씩만 먹기가 정말 어렵다. 오렌지랑 코코넛밀크? 의문을 품을 수 있지만, 먹자마자 이해되는 맛의 조합.

4.11

실습. 즐거웠던 ‘Build a story’ activity. 바로 앞 사람이 쓴 문장 빼고는 내용을 볼 수 없도록 종이를 접어가면서 플레이 하는게 핵심.

집에 와서는 미루고 미룬 queer theory 페이퍼 마무리. 저녁엔 주원이 아보카도 토스트와 샐러드를 만들어주었다.

4.12

실습, Ecotherapy 발표 준비, 저녁은 치폴레, 유튜브로 BTS 공연, 인터뷰, 예능 영상들 두루 섭렵..

4.13

Ecotherapy 플젠. 반은 교실에서 반은 근처 공원에서 진행했는데, 날씨도 완벽하고 다들 행복한 표정으로 참여해줘서 기뻤다. 폭풍 과제 주간을 이겨낸 기념으로, SJ랑 센팍에서 arts & crafts 타임. 저녁엔 주원과 떡볶이를 만들어먹었다. 

4.14

하람, 채연과 캠퍼스에서 점심 (쉑쉑). 단 한글자도 머리에 제대로 입력되지 않았던 수업시간. 미니 번아웃인가싶다. 봄방학 나이스 타이밍.

4.15 - 19

Montauk 여행.

숲 속의 작은 집, 창 가득 소나무, 알람 대신 새소리와 햇살, 침대에서 책 읽다 졸다.. 대충 껴입고 나가 풀숲을 헤치고 걷고, 걷고, 걷고, 잊지못할 oyster pond trail 그리고 Hither Hills State Park. 여긴 어디 나는 누구 큰일 났다 싶을때도 둘이 힘을 합쳐 차분히 한 걸음 한 걸음 걸어나가면 결국 길이 나타난다는 교훈 그리고 진드기 대소동. 매일매일 해변가 산책. 숨은 이렇게 쉬는거였지, 란 생각이 들만큼 시원했던 공기와 파도. 맛있는 것도 많이 먹었다. 668 The Gig Shack의 피쉬 타코, Sel Rrose Montauk의 굴과 tuna tartare, 마지막날 Scarpetta Beach 에서 먹은 모든 것 - 하지만 특히 관자요리. 

두 권의 책과 영화 한 편. 어린이라는 세계 (김소영), 바다가 보이는 이발소 (오기와라 히로시), Bergman Island (Mia Hansen-Løve) 

4.20

오늘 DBT 수업에서는 처음으로 mindfulness exercise 를 리드해봤다. 그것도 내가 만든 exercise (want-to-do list)로! [해야 하는 일들에 치여 내가 원하는 것들에 대해서는 전혀 생각하지 않고 지냈던 것 같다 / 고맙다 / 매일 하겠다 / 우리 센터에 소개하겠다] 는 피드백을 여럿 받았고, 행복했다. 수업을 마치고는 Caitlin과 커피타임. 저녁으로는 가지를 가득 넣고 아라비아따 파스타를 해먹었다. 

4.21

수업. 저녁으론 가지볶음, 두부부침, 무생채.. 나는 교회누나지만 때론 절밥같은 식단이 몸과 마음을 편하게 한다.

4.22

머리를 자르고 채연, 채연친구 수현, 하람, 주원과 오랜만에 차파스 쌀국수. 아모리노에 들러 아이스크림을 먹고, 하람, 주원, Kayla, Phil과 함께 Everything Everywhere All at Once (Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert)를 봤다.

 “You think because I’m kind that it means I’m naïve, and maybe I am. It’s strategic and necessary. This is how I fight.”

4.23

에밀리앙, 루이스, 채연, 하람과 브런치 그리고 티타임. Te company 에 드디어 가봤다. 오후엔 주원과 UWS 커뮤니티 가든 그리고 센팍에서 광합성 + 에너지 충전. 

봄이다!

4.24

정말 봄이다! 주원과 French Roast 테라스 자리에서 브런치를 먹고 센팍 산책. 

맨해튼에 이 정도 규모의 공원을 만들지 않으면, 이 정도 규모의 정신병원을 짓게 될거라고 센팍 설계자가 말했다고 한다.

4.25

이웃집 퀴어 이반지하 (이반지하) 완독. 

4.26

DBT Final Project 마무리.

4.27

본격적인 termination 준비..

4.28

Queer Theory final project 발표. 발표 말미에 Mary Oliver의 Wild Geese 를 읽었다.

4.29

Queer Theory final paper 마무리.

4.30

모든 과제를 끝내고, 주원이랑 브루클린 데이트. WOO HOO! 춤이라도 추고 싶은 마음. 4/2에 좋았던 코스 거의 그대로 주원에게 투어를 해주었다. 날씨가 좋은 주말에는 다리를 건너 브루클린으로!

[jimlingss]

Sugar and Coffee [21]

Chapter 20 - Chapter 21 - Chapter 21.5 OR Chapter 22

➜ Words: 4.5k

➜ Genres: 99.5% Fluff, 0.5% Angst, Pâtisserie school!AU

➜ Summary: It isn't hard to be a pâtisserie chef, but it's not a piece of cake either. It seems like for you in particular, life keeps throwing in one wrench after another. It always finds ways to make your sweets bitter. The cherry on top is Jeon Jungkook — a rival with a sensitive sweet tooth who always finds ways to complain about you.

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Baking is a mastery. It’s an ability that needs to be practiced and refined. It requires discipline and patience, especially when things go wrong. It’s problem solving and creative with never one right answer. It’s practically magic in a silver bowl, a whisk, and an oven. And Jungkook is the best wizard in this kitchen.   He preheats the oven to three hundred and seventy five degrees fahrenheit. Then he cuts parchment paper to line a baking sheet and moves to brush the ramekins with melted butter. Jungkook adds the tablespoon of white sugar and rotates the ramekins until the surfaces are coated in it.   Five ounces of seventy percent dark chocolate is put into a bowl with two ounces of semisweet chocolate and he melts it over a saucepan with hot water on low heat. Afterwards, he adds the egg yolks until the mixture stiffens. Jungkook wipes his sweat before he mixes in the tablespoon of flour and butter, reducing the heat to low and adding in some cold milk.   It’s thickened after three minutes and he adds salt, a pinch of cayenne pepper as a secret ingredient, and mixes.   The bowl is left over hot water while he whips egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar, adding sugar after a bit to create glossy, soft peaks.   Jungkook transfers the egg whites into the soufflé base, folding it in gently one third at a time and then he divides the mixture to bake for a full fifteen minutes.   What he’s left with at the end is the best chocolate soufflé on the planet.   “What do you think?”   “It’s really good.” Aeri politely smiles and you roll your eyes.   “You don’t need to feed his ego. He’s been raving about it for days now.”   “And you’ve eaten at least ten of them.” Jungkook grins and you mutter incoherently, unable to really protest against the claim that’s all too true.   The soufflé is puffed and crusty on top, but still gooey and jiggly in the center. It’s risen to its maximum height without collapsing whatsoever, uniform all around. And the texture is cloud-like, soft with the chocolate taste melting on the palate.   It took two weeks to perfect — but the outcome made the effort all worth it.   “I call it the ultimate soufflé.”   Your brows raise. “The ultimate? Not Jungkook’s ultimate?”   “Nope. The ultimate.” He smirks and leans into you. “Want another one?”   You hope he doesn’t know that it takes a lot of strength for you to reject.   Jungkook’s good at baking. That much is clear. You’re not sure if he’s as good as you are of course, but anything that has to do with chocolate practically has his name on it. His chocolate soufflé is no exception. It’s fucking delicious. Enough that even Yoongi asks for seconds and Taehyung almost starts to cry.   But you don’t want to admit just how good it is since his ego’s been boundless these past few days.   “How does it feel to be in a relationship with the best chocolatier on Earth?” he pipes up suddenly when you haven’t even said a single word for the past five minutes. And when you tell Jungkook he’s not a chocolatier yet, he laughs and tells you he will be soon while condescendingly patting your head like you’re his pet.   As if that wasn’t enough, he interrupts snuggling time by rolling over with a pompous look on his face. “I’m just so happy right now.”   “Why?”   You’re expecting a corny answer along the lines of — ‘because you’re here’. But instead Jungkook sighs dreamily and says, “I really nailed that soufflé, didn’t I?”   It’s annoying. You’re just trying to live your life peacefully but in every shape, way, or form, no matter the context, he just has to bring up that goddamn soufflé like it’s his child he’s so proud of. It’s not like you aren’t happy for your boyfriend — frankly, you wouldn’t mind if he bragged or boasted about it to others. But he’s been constantly chirping about it in your ear. And any complaints from you would just warrant his grins and questions of if you’re jealous of his skills.   “I don’t know what to add to my portfolio,” you mention passingly one afternoon after much contemplation.   Your boyfriend hums. “You need something with chocolate, right?”   “Yeah.”   “Well, you could make my soufflé. I’m sure it would help with your grade a lot, but—,” Jungkook draws out the syllable with another sly smirk, “my recipe’s a secret. Sorry, babe. Wish I could help.”   In spite of your inner exhaustion and vexation, for the sake of being a good girlfriend, you simply nod and let him have his moment. Even if Jeon Jungkook was being unbearably arrogant and reminding you of why you hated him about a year ago, he was clearly happy with the recipe he worked so hard on and you didn’t want to step on that.    He deserves some personal limelight, so you let him have it.   But luckily, you don’t have to bear the weight of his smug ass by yourself for long.   “Yuna!” Your arm waves over your head. The high schooler smiles, rolling her luggage behind her and meeting with you halfway. Immediately, you engulf her in your arms even when she grumbles and resists. “How was the trip here? You’re not hungry, are you?”   “God, you’re like my mom,” she huffs. “It was fine. Hey, Jungkook.” Yuna shifts and smiles warmly at your boyfriend who nods, greeting her as well.   “Hey.”   “So this is the school you go to?”   You grin. “Sure is!”   The last time you were with Yuna, she expressed interest in the professional baking and pastry arts program. You didn’t expect that she would actually come visit during the week-long break for a tour but it was a surprise you welcomed. You hope you can take her interest and curiosity and inspire her.    “Namjoon and Sejeong packed some cookies for you. They told me to say...thanks….for showing me around when you’re busy and stuff.”   “It’s not a problem. I’m happy to.” You smile. “Tell them I said thanks too.”   “Taehyung’s joining us,” Jungkook reads off his phone and then pockets it. “Apparently, he’s bored.”   You shrug. “Fine by me.”    “Who’s Taehyung?” Yuna asks.   “Just a friend of ours,” you say to ease her obvious worries of the stranger.   The three of you wait a few minutes, getting caught up with one another as Yuna talks about what her last classes were about. But soon after, the tall brunette is strolling over with his hands buried in his white hoodie pockets. His hair is disheveled like he just rolled out of bed and you don’t think that’s too far from the truth.    “Jimin ditched me to go on some date with the chick from his classic desserts class,” he whines when he gets in ear-shot distance. “I thought I was going to die of boredom.”   “Tough life,” you scoff and don’t notice Yuna who’s frozen next to you. Her eyes are wide on the stranger, gaze sweeping up and down at him.    She swallows hard before stepping forward and making herself known. “H-Hi. My name is Kim Yuna.”   “Oh yeah.” Taehyung grins easily. “They told me about you.”   “Did they? I’m glad.” She giggles and tucks her hair behind her ear. You exchange expressions with Jungkook. This was an awfully familiar situation. “I’m Namjoon’s niece, their boss during their internship.”   “I’m Kim Taehyung.”   They shake hands and Yuna goes in for the kill without hesitation— “Does your girlfriend know you’re here?”   Taehyung is flustered, taken aback by the blunt question. “I….don’t have a girlfriend.”   “Great.” Yuna answers swiftly with a big smile.   You have to admit, she’s bold. The girl has some guts even you don’t have. And you’ve never witnessed Taehyung this perplexed either. It’s hard to catch someone as spontaneous as him off guard.   “How old are you?” Taehyung frowns, an apprehensive expression etched on his features like you’re telling him to touch a gooey substance in the corner of some dirty bathroom stall.   “I turned eighteen in May,” she declares bluntly.   But Taehyung looks unconvinced despite his slow nod. “That’s barely legal,” he mutters and only you and Jungkook catch it.   It’s hard to hold back laughter, but you try your best and interrupt— “Should we start the tour?”   You show her around campus, walking through the corridors, directing her where the lecture halls are and what classes are where. You tell her what it was like for first years and you show her the dormitories, the lockers, the dining hall, and the kitchen area.   All in the meanwhile, Taehyung sticks to Jungkook’s side like gum. It’s obvious that he’s intimidated by the petite high schooler and it’s an amusing sight.    But Yuna is a go-getter and somehow manages to get Taehyung beside her to answer her numerous questions. You and Jungkook fall back, no longer showing her the way and you’re reduced to watching their backsides.   “You know what I want to eat right now?” Jungkook turns to you, mumbling, “My soufflé.”   Here we go again….    You internally sigh, but maintain a stiff smile. “Uh-huh.”   “I should make it for Yuna. She’d be blown away.”   “What?” The younger girl twirls around at the mention of her name.   Jungkook grins at her. “You like soufflé? I make the best chocolate soufflé here.”   Yuna blinks, too innocent to know better. “Really?”   “Your soufflé isn’t even that good.” It’s a lie. “I bet I could do it better.” That’s an even bigger lie, but you can’t stop it once it’s spewed out of your mouth.   It goes silent.   Jungkook stops walking. Taehyung turns around.   “You think you can make a better chocolate soufflé than me?” Your boyfriend’s eyes narrow, taking personal offence.   You shrug — it’s too late to back down now. “Why not? Can’t be that hard.”   Jungkook scoffs with a stupidly smug expression, calling your bluff. “You can barely temper chocolate.”   “You underestimate me, Jeon,” you bite back and his lips curl.   “Fine. Let’s see then.”   //   It was a mistake — something said on impulse, after days of irritation bubbling in the pit of your stomach. It came tumbling out before you could know better, before you could think twice about the consequences, but now you’re standing in the kitchen at an impromptu competition.   “Welcome to the annual Jeon and L/N competition, everyone!”   “This isn’t annual,” you mutter at Taehyung’s unnecessary extravagance.   He corrects himself— “Welcome to the first annual Jeon and L/N competition, everyone!”   The word spread like wildfire, but luckily kept only in the group chat. The last thing you needed were acquaintances, classmates, and teachers coming to watch. The guys were noisy enough. And it’s a testament proven with Yoongi coming over, Hoseok sprinting to get here, and Jimin calling to tell everyone to wait for his date to be over. All of it was enough pressure you could handle at the moment.    But even Aeri had caught wind of what was going on and decided to come by.    It’s clear that there’s still tension between her and Hoseok. You don’t miss the strained expressions they exchange with one another before taking seats on the opposite ends, but you’re glad that they can at least be in the same room as one another. It’s an improvement. A sign of moving on.   Yet you don’t dwell on them — not when you have bigger fish to fry at the moment.   “Over here we have Y/N who believes she can make a better chocolate soufflé than Jungkook, an aspiring chocolatier who literally took weeks and weeks to perfect this recipe of his to make it the ultimate soufflé—”   “Alright, that’s enough,” you cut off Taehyung, the self-designated commentator, before you start actually sweating.   Jungkook is competitive. Everyone and their mother knows that. And that fact alone makes you nervous. He might just throw you entirely under the bus and burn your relationship to the ground for the sake of winning. You’re worried — but you don’t show it. You can’t.   If he knows you’re fearful, he’ll have the upper hand. So you feign indifference.   After all, if there was one similarity between you and Jungkook, it was that you weren’t going to back down without a fight either. You were born a winner and it was going to stay that way.   “And to make it more fair and maximize the amount of desserts we get to eat, over here we have Jeon Jungkook who will be making éclair. A pastry made with choux dough filled with cream and topped with chocolate icing. It is a specialty perfected by Y/N, an aspiring pâtisserie chef who dreams of running her own wedding cake catering services someday.”    “Two very different dishes that the opposing member has a speciality in.” Taehyung continues to narrate and nods his head, inadvertently making Yuna giggle, “Who can make it better? You’ll be the judge of that.”   It’s ridiculous, but you’re not going to cave in or surrender. Not when Jungkook’s ego was insurmountable and you’d never hear the end of it if you gave up.   An hour and a half is put on the clock. Your counters parallel to one another while your friends are gathered at the other, ready to watch, eat their snacks and hang around. You momentarily wonder why you never have the privilege of relaxing like them.   But you don’t think about it for too long. The moment Taehyung starts the time, you begin.   You preheat the oven and begin buttering the ramekins.    “How do you feel, Y/N?” Suddenly a whisk is thrusted in your face, almost puncturing your cheek. It’s a makeshift microphone that you push aside.   “Fine.”   “What are you doing now?”   “What does it look like?” You push Taehyung aside, grabbing sugar to coat the dish.   “Well alright then.” He laughs and slinks over to Jungkook���s side who’s humming underneath his breath. He’s much too casual as he finishes greasing a cookie sheet and moves to combine butter and water in a saucepan. “How about you, Jungkook?”   “Never been better.” The side of his lip is curled. Jungkook’s black long sleeve is pushed up to his elbows to reveal his forearms, and one peek at him is enough to feel your blood boil. It’s obvious that he doesn’t see you as a threat whatsoever.   “You think you’re going to win?”   “Unfortunately, I do.” Jungkook plays along with Taehyung’s antics, head so far up in the clouds.   “Why unfortunately?”   “Well, it’s not everyday I want to crush my girlfriend, but sometimes I just have to.” Jungkook twists to you. “Sorry, babe.”   You ignore him, too busy glancing at the label and dumping the chocolate into a small bowl with butter. In the meanwhile, Yoongi chews on his chips and scrutinizes. “Are you sure that’s the right kind?”   “Fuck off, Yoongi.”   It’s not like you haven’t done this before — you’re just not sure if yours can ever beat Jungkook’s.   You whisk in the six egg yolks and add a pinch of sea salt until the melted mixture thickens. At the same time, Jungkook is singing under his breath, forming his pastry dough and piping it out onto his baking sheet.   You don’t know how he works so fast, but you concentrate harder, ignoring Jimin asking Yuna if she likes the place so far, disregarding Yoongi’s snarky comments and Hoseok’s music that he turns on as background noise.   Once you place egg whites and half a teaspoon of cream of tartar in the electric mixer to beat, you’re finally able to take a moment of relief. Jungkook is also at his mixer beating his heavy cream for the filing. “Nervous, babe?”   You scoff at him. “As if.”   “Alright then.” Jungkook smirks, almost as if he finds your snobbery endearing.   You hate how he can see right through you, but you still maintain the facade anyhow. At this moment, he was your rival first and your boyfriend second.   “It smells so good.” Yuna inhales.   Aeri smiles at her. “That would be Jungkook's choux pastry in the oven.”   “Who do you think is going to win?” Taehyung suddenly asks the high schooler, thrusting the whisk in front of her.   She smiles gingerly. “I don’t know. Who do you think will win?”   Taehyung hums and ignores the protest of his friend when he says— “I’ll put my money on Y/N.”   “Want to bet on it then?” Yuna asks, lashes batting back and forth. “Loser takes the other person to dinner.”   “What about you, Chim?” Taehyung immediately diverts his vision, pretending that he doesn’t hear her deal. He even disregards Aeri and Hoseok’s stunned expressions of Yuna’s forwardness. “Who do you think?”   You add the sugar carefully, one tablespoon at a time until the egg whites hold glossy, stiff peaks. Then you’re gently folding the egg whites into your soufflé base until it’s a light and fluffy mixture ready to be put into the ramekins. But you know it’s too basic.    It would never beat Jungkook’s.   So in the midst of your inner hysteria, you sprinkle in a teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg. Yoongi, the only person who’s actually watching, quirks his brow but doesn’t say anything.   The soufflés are popped into the oven and by then, Jungkook is still working.    He’s letting his pastries cool on a rack, his filling already in a piping bag, and he’s busy making the icing.   “How do you feel now, Y/N?”   “The same.” You shrug. “I know I’m going to win, so…”   Your boyfriend lifts his chin, a small smirk gracing his lips. “We’ll see about that.”   “You aren’t intimidated whatsoever?” Taehyung asks. “I mean Jungkook’s soufflé was fucking deli—cious. It was like gooey on the inside and so soft, but really crispy on the outside and very, very chocolatey. It felt like an explosion of flavour—”   “Alright.” You shut him up and move over to steal Yoongi’s bag of chips, much to his dismay.   In the few minutes that you finally get to sit down and rest, you observe Jungkook.   In spite of his arrogance, he’s working quite hard. You’re impressed he agreed to make éclairs in just an hour and a half since it usually takes two. But Jungkook works quickly, efficiently, and your eyes can’t help lingering on his exposed forearms, the furrow of his brows, the tip of his tongue peeking out of his pink lips.   God. As competitive as you are, a part of you doesn’t even care who wins — you already feel like a winner.   The beeping of your oven breaks you out of your daydream.   “You should wipe off your saliva,” Yoongi mutters out of the corner of his mouth, knowing full well that you were ogling Jungkook in silence. You glare at the dark-haired man, a silent threat not to say anything lest it becomes clear you have other priorities other than winning.   You take your soufflés out of the oven, breathing a sigh of relief when you see them.   They all rose. A few with them have cracks and they’re not uniform whatsoever, but it’s more than you hoped for.   The aroma of chocolate fills the room, making Yuna antsy in her seat.   You begin dusting the top with powdered sugar.   “Two minutes left, chefs,” Hoseok warns with a grin, peeking over at Taehyung’s timer.   Jungkook is long finished piping his éclairs, already drizzled the chocolate icing over top of it and allowing them to set in the fridge. You step back from your counter as well. “I’m done.”   “Same here.”   “Finally!” Yuna is cheering. “Can we taste them now?”   You’re the first to go since the soufflés are still piping hot. It’s six servings with Yuna receiving the first one since she’s the guest of honour. Then the rest are passed to Taehyung, Yoongi, Jimin, Hoseok, Aeri. They dig in without hesitation and you watch with your breath hitched.   “It’s really good,” Hoseok says, chewing in his cheek.   “I like it a lot.” Aeri smiles. “You did a good job, Y/N.”   “Thanks.” Even if you don’t win, you feel great at your attempt.   Yuna hisses when it burns her tongue and she hums after letting it cool. There doesn’t seem to be any complaints from anyone.   “The top can be crustier. It’s baked well through though,” Yoongi notes pompously after sniffing his spoonful for the past minute to take in the scent. “Not half bad.”   “But is it better than Jungkook’s?” Taehyung asks.   It’s silent. No one can give a blatant answer. Jungkook is appalled that they even need to think about it.   “Give me that.” He grabs Jimin’s and takes a spoonful. Jungkook bites, chews, and his brows furrow. “What...is that? There's something in there that’s weird. Like the aftertaste is off.”   In hindsight, cinnamon and nutmeg probably wasn’t the best idea. But you don’t say anything and you plop your hand on Yoongi’s shoulder as an implicit warning not to speak about it. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”   It’s your turn to take a taste and the moment it hits your tongue, you know the outcome.   It’s miles and miles away from Jungkook’s standards. Your soufflé is good, but not crying-worthy. It doesn’t bring tears to your eyes and make you remember your mother’s home cooking, how you gathered around the table for dessert during warm holidays.   The situation only gets shittier when you take a taste of Jungkook’s éclair. The custard is tangy and smooth, pastry crispy and buttery, chocolate icing sweet at all the right places. And all you can think is — what. the. fuck.    This guy had to have a cheat code for life. There’s no way he can be so good at everything he does. It’s impossible. It’s unbelievable. It’s unfair.   “What do you think?” Jungkook stares at you in particular, trying to gauge your reaction.   You swallow hard, managing a half-hearted shrug. “It’s decent.”   It’s clear with his smile he can see you’re trying to hide your true feelings. “Want me to save you seconds?”   “I’m fine.” You wave your hand at him, despite your heart saying otherwise. It causes Jungkook to chuckle, but he doesn’t push to spare your pride.   It’s hard to tell if his éclair is better than yours — but the mere fact that Jungkook hadn’t even had time to perfect his recipe or practice yet made it this good has your knees weak. You’re glad you don’t have him as your competition on a daily basis anymore.   “This is pretty good,” Yuna admits, licking off her fingers.   Yoongi seems to be enjoying it as well, eating quietly as he studies it. Hoseok is making noises at the back of his throat and Taehyung nods in approval. “Have you only made this once before?” Jimin asks.   “Once or twice. Can’t remember.” Jungkook grins and that’s even more impressive.   You’re conflicted of being proud of having such a talented boyfriend and being spiteful of him as a rival.   Eventually, Taehyung dismisses the two of you for the rest of them to ‘deliberate’ and judge.    You step out into the hallway and Jungkook throws his arm over your shoulder, pulling you close.   “Don’t be too sad when you lose, babe. I’ll comfort you with my golden trophy.”   “There is no trophy.”   “Hmmm, how about a kiss then?” His nose bumps against you, smiling wide.   You feign a pout. “I’ll think about it.”   “Alright, love birds.” Taehyung pokes his head out of the door in less than two minutes. “We’ve made our decision.”   You gather back together again. All of them are pretending to be very experienced pâtisserie chefs with decades of experience. It’s both an amusing and lame sight — but you don’t comment in case they decide to deduct your points and Jimin grins, reading off the paper he has in front of him.   “Y/N, your chocolate soufflé was very moist and delectable. It had the perfect amount of sweetness. We found your techniques to be very competent and proficient. The presentation was great. The texture was very soft and the flavour was very deep. The aftertaste, on the other hand, was unique and different. It caused many to continue tasting to pinpoint what it was. You obviously accomplished what you set out to do and you made a very tasty dessert.” Jimin clears his throat. “And Jungkook, your éclair was alright.”   “Y/N wins,” Yuna announces with giddy laughter, arms in the air.   “Wait.” Jungkook frowns. “What?”   “Me?” You point to yourself, starting to laugh. “I won!”   “It was a consensus,” Taehyung spits in the midst of giggles.   “This is obviously rigged!” Jungkook protests loudly.   “Don’t be a sore loser.” Hoseok shouts and the rest ignore his outcry.   Yoongi nods in approval. “Congratulations, Y/N.”   You put your hand over your heart. “Thank you.”   You didn’t plan this — maybe they were sick of Jungkook’s ego too or maybe they just thought it would be hilarious to see his reaction, but whatever the case may be, you’re glad that they have your back.   You lean over to your boyfriend, giving a brief peck on his pouting lips.   “This is so rigged,” he mutters, less upset after your kiss.   You smile at him and quirk your head to the side. “Life’s rigged, sweetheart. But tell me, how does it feel to be in a relationship with the best chocolatier on Earth?”   Jungkook scoffs, a grin spreads into his face.   //   Informal baking competitions are all fun and games, but it’s not so much at the end when there’s a mountain of dishes to wash in the sink and a whole kitchen to clean. The others have long left after satisfying their sweet tooths, so you and Jungkook have been hard at work yet again.   But in the midst of wiping down the counters, your eyes stray to Jungkook’s pastries.   He’s stepped out for a moment, so you take the opportunity swiftly by its throat.   You lurch across the floor and grab an éclair to eat.    But as you’re stuffing your face as fast as you can while relishing in the deliciousness, you don’t notice the man creeping up on you.   “Having those seconds, huh?”   You’re scared shitless, jolting, and you whirl around to see Jungkook with his shit eating grin that just screams ‘I knew it’. You’ve been caught in the act. There’s no denying it now.   All you can do is swallow your mouthful.   “So you liked it that much? You should’ve just admitted it from the start, Y/N. You know I can read you like an open book—”   You grab Jungkook by the back of his neck and pull him in for a smothering kiss, just to shut him up. It’s a slow kiss, one where he cleans the cream off your lips and tastes the sugar on your tongue.   It’s ambiguous who the real winner is. When you pull apart, you know you both feel like it.   “Happy?”   Jungkook laughs, nose scrunched and eyes crinkled. “Very.”

[stinkrascal]

Random question of the day, what are your ocs favorite condiments? 🥫😜

omg pls i hate condiments on my food so this is gonna be interesting lets give this a go!!!

vlad - pls hes so bland. he doesnt like any toppings or condiments or anything on his food, if he eats. typically he sticks to a strict vampire diet, so yeah no condiments for him :’)) boring asf i know

breanna - honey mustard pls or chick fil a sauce yes it exists in my universe ok and its so good and not homophobic in it too just a little treat for my fellow lgbts

lucien - ketchup pls boring asf

gen - omg pls something SPICY like ghost pepper or wasabi or just anything rlly hot u know in gens mind theyre not really eating if their mouth isnt on FIRE like fr

carlile - pls he loves tartar sauce so bad he’d eat fish w tartar sauce every day if u’d let him

nikolai - he loves WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE not only bc its fun to say but bc it tastes good asf on steak and niko loves STEAK he loves MEAT hes like a shark seriously

klaus - gravy tbh that counts right? i think that counts. he will fuck up biscuits and gravy

anastasia - omg she loves RELISH so much theres nothing like eating a burger and DRENCHING that shit in relish my dude!!! also a fan of bbq sauce

ilya - omg vlad sometimes feeds him a lil spoonful of honey and he loves it ;w;

bonnie - salsa yessssss omg or QUESO u remember going to restaurants back in the day and ordering that good ass QUESO at ur local mexican joint? yessssssssssssss

cooper - probably like italian dressing or something idk

shivi - soy sauce pls she probably LOVES salt so bad i can see it rn. personally soy sauce makes me cringe but valid!

maeve - mignonette sauce tbh and like who else in the world would eat mignonette sauce except maeve tbh

tarek - he goes CRAAAAAZY for hummus my guy he will go through a container of hummus in like three hours fr

abigail - pls she loves blue cheese sauce and like who else would love blue cheese sauce except for abigail Literally no one actually jk i love blue cheese but im an outlier

karmen - omg siracha and also <3 pico de gallo me too girl

caspian - he rlly loves marinara sauce tbh LMAO or like ranch. hes also a big fan of honey on most things, as hes a firm believer it enhances every food. hes right too

vaughn - give him anything that makes his mouth BURN fr the end goal is for his mouth to be on fire every time he eats

wolfgang - mayonnaise. pls. disgusting

[clairestroman67]

Popeyes’ new Cajun flounder fish sandwich makes debut in time for Lent

Is Popeyes casting bait for another sandwich war?Just in time for the Lenten season, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chain launched a new fish sandwich. On Thursday, Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich made its debut at locations nationwide.The sandwich, featuring flaky flounder, builds off the great success of its chicken sandwich introduced in August 2019. More: Sliders, surf and turf and chocolate are on Valentine's Day menusMore: Melvindale's Fredi the PizzaMan has 'best pizza in Detroit,' reviewer saysMore: Detroit restaurant offers huge discount for COVID-19-vaccinated dining guestsNext Wednesday marks the start of Lent when many area Christians avoid eating meat on Fridays. The six-weeks of Lent lead up to Easter and is a time of fasting and reflection.Popeyes said the sandwich features a Cajun-seasoned flounder filet that gets breaded in crispy coating and fried. It's served on a buttery toasted brioche bun with barrel cured pickles. Served with Popeyes signature tartar sauce, the sandwich retails for $4.49."After seeing the response to our Chicken Sandwich in 2019, we are excited to deliver yet another delicious sandwich to our fans that is sure to reset industry standards," says Sami Siddiqui, president, Americas at Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, in a news release.Popeyes is sure customers will love the sandwich but will also offer "Sandwich Insurance" only on Thursday's launch day. For an additional 15 cents, customers who buy the fish sandwich and don't like can replace it for free with the chain's chicken sandwich.When the chicken sandwich made its debut, a chicken sandwich war fueled by social media erupted. The sandwich war was mainly between fried chicken sandwich from Popeyes and Chick-fil-A. Within two weeks Popeyes chicken sandwich sold out. People were hunting around sandwiches and often waited in long lines. It also angered some customers. Nationwide, there were reports of violence, including a fatal stabbing, among those in line for sandwiches.Advertising and marketing industry sources at the time said the chicken sandwich war craze was big win for Popeyes. The social media buzz surrounding Popeyes chicken sandwich added up to millions in free advertising according to marketing experts. Updates on how the coronavirus is affecting your community and the nationContact Detroit Free Press food writer Susan Selasky: 313-222-6872 or sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter.

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Great Expectations

Characters: CastielXReader ft. Dean Winchester

Word Count: 1045

Summary: A five part fluffy drabble series. Castiel primps in prep for your date. Dean is not particularly amused.

Part 2: Never Touch Another Man’s Toothbrush

If Castiel hears Dean’s unmistakable bow-legged gait as the hunter approaches, it fails to disrupt the angel from his perplexed meditation upon the rubbery pink glitter-inlaid toothbrush clutched in one fist, and a bone-handled straight razor, edge dangerously glinting and honed to a mirror sheen, cradled in the opposite palm. Various other discarded toiletry sundries swim around the drain of the sink, spilled haphazardly in haste from the usage-worn travel-sized leather sack lying crumpled over the faucet. Dean’s startled gasp, squeaking in a most unmanly and decidedly mouse-like manner on the intake, garners a curious glance from the contracted brow of the celestial being via the mirror. Judging by the strained sound, the last place the six-pack of beer and cold plate of pizza arm balancing act known as Dean Winchester expected to find his angelic ally on a Friday night was rifling through his personal manscaping articles at the modest-sized wall-mounted porcelain basin in his bedroom. Asked, he’d tell you on a typical Friday night, or any night, or day for that matter – really any hypothetically proposed hour in question – the angel would likeliest be found in the library, or in whatever immediate or adjacently-eyelined vicinity of bunkerdom you happen to be holed up in, doing a piss poor job of pretending not to stare and a bang up job of being patently awkward about his romantic interest in you while simultaneously doing abso-freakin-lutely nothing about it.

Hunter senses tingling at the explicit change in routine, Dean’s gaze sweeps the corners of the room seeking evidence he’s on candid camera. He wonders if this is Sam’s payback prank for the charcoal in his toothpaste incident two weeks past; he can come up with no other logical reason for Cas to be screwing with his stuff. Revolving to face his friend, wielding the toothbrush and razor like weapons on a hygienic battleground, Cas offers his friend a gravelly greeting in lieu of an explanation. “Hello, Dean.” Obligatory nicety ticked off the to-do list, he returns his regard to the gadgets of grooming in his grip. Jaw ruminating on as yet unspoken words of question, Dean plops the plate and bottle with an unkindly lack of care on the surface of his dresser and stomps over to glare at the spillage of washing, scrubbing, and shaving instruments circling the sink. Gesturing at the mess, he manages to enunciate a diplomatic, “What. The. Hell?” Cas contemplates his answer, choosing the shortest most direct route to explain the crux of the current circumstance. “I have a date.” This does nothing to aid Dean in understanding why his deodorant should be involved unless the angel’s date happens to be with death itself. Intuiting Dean’s requirement for further elucidation, Cas adds, “In five minutes.” “And you thought-”

“I thought I should make an extra effort.”

The ire shading Dean’s greens lightens in dawning realization that the date must be with you. The part of him not pondering murder – panged by his toothbrush’s involvement in whatever is going on – is proud Cas finally made a move. “Dean?” Cas squints between his stymied friend and the innocuous appearing toothbrush that seems to be a source of disproportionate pain given its use as an instrument of tartar control. Experimentally, he waves the toothy tool sideways, watching Dean’s gape follow. “Did you hear me?” Dean emits a stifled grunt that may or may not be acknowledgement. Cas continues, “Where do I start? What’s more important if” –the angel’s blues go anxiously wide in verbalizing his concern “–if we kiss … fresh breath, or smooth skin?” Dean blinks, numbly mumbles, “That’s my toothbrush,” rescues the item of his angst with a swift snatch from the seraph’s fingers, and conceals it behind his back for protection. “So” –left with the razor, Cas deduces “–I should shave?” With clarity that comes from a weighty concern lifted, Dean’s head wags. “No. No, buddy.” He claps Cas roughly on the shoulder. “You should be yourself. Stubble, and all. Maybe lose the trench and tie though, ‘kay?” He grimaces, gnashing his jaw, for exaggerated effect. “Unless you plan to go door-to-door selling life insurance on your first date.” He jostles him again to drive the point deep into its intended ofttimes socially dense heavenly headspace. Cas peers down the plane of his torso and gives the free-flapping lapel of his coat a tentative tug. The tie he can easily do without – has done so before, even; the coat however, he never realized, serves as a shielding comfort and manifestation of himself. Sure, Jimmy put the garment on before he said ‘Yes,’ all those years ago, but the angel kept it on, through multiple resurrections, through so much choice and searching for place and purpose that it’s woven indelibly into his identity. It’s not an attachment he has time to defend, so he doesn’t try to. “Thank you,” he murmurs, unable to mask the doubt deepening his tone. The pads of his fingers fondly flatten the fabric. He looks up, averts his eyes to lessen the lie. “I’ll try that.”

Ducking out of Dean’s reassuring grip, he steps sideways toward the center of the room, skirting him to make for the exit. Celestial and corporeal nerves firing on all cylinders, he feels no more prepared to meet you in the garage than he did five minutes prior. Dean is not so easily deceived; Castiel also isn’t a fantastic liar. “Hey, hang on.” Dean dives for the sink, scoops up a bottle of bright green mouthwash, and chucks it at the angel. Cas catches the bottle and cocks his chin askance at the hunter. “That should do the trick.” Dean winks, clicks his tongue, and aims a finger gun at the bottle. Without further inspection, fully trusting in Dean’s sagacity, the angel twists off the cap and downs the entire throat searing minty shebang in a single swallow. Love potion, emotional elixir, liquid courage, mild molecular explosion for the mouth, whatever it is, it sets the seraph’s lips into an indebted upturn of a smile. “Thank you, Dean,” he repeats his gratitude and means it this time. Tossing the drained bottle back to the hunter gawking in astonishment by the fiery feat of will required to drink mouthwash, he disappears into the hall.

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[mlarayoukai]

i never want to see that tartar, ever. or that chick

[primordial-tartar]

I can't! They keep talkin' back, you think I know how to deal with a Tartar telling me to quit it? I might be a massive ball of design flaws, but I'm not a bowl of soup for a reason! 'Sides, one of your stupid alternates CREATED me. Y'know kamaboceo? Chick Tartar? She's a fuckin' nightmare.

SHE SOUNDS LIKE SHE HAS NO TALENT FOR CREATING SANITIZED, IF YOU ASK ME.

ALSO FUCKIN’ TRY HARDER.

[the-anime-man]

can i just say

there’s like literally no evidence that the telephone is a dude, and everyone keeps drawing its humanoid form masculine and using he/him pronouns.

like, the octoling soldiers are all female and it probably saw that and it couldve been like “so the females are superior in combat hmmmm” and i’m just saying what if commander tartar is a chick,

[sharpenurdamnknife]

How do you feel about working at the diner?

Piper leaned back in her chair, spinning the pint glass in her hand. "After working in some of the best high end resturants in the country? Being named in the top young chefs to watch? Working in a grease trap feels like....well working in a grease trap." She snorted, lifting it to her lips and taking a long sip. She knew that she was being a snob but god she had worked so hard to get out of here and not have to be some chick in a bar breaking up drunk red neck fights. But at least she had been able to put in some actual procedures. She cooked at home which was great and some of her recipies had even made it into the dive- but it wasn't exactly the crowd for tartar.

"Its just temporary though. Once Cassie is in a better place- more settled- older- I'll start something. Figure it out."

[icleanedthisplate]

Dine-Out Meals of April 2022, Ranked

I ranked the following based on taste alone. I made no consideration for ambiance or the general dining experience or whatever. I included meals I got to go. I included food trucks, catered meals, and fast food.

Revisited two restaurants that made my top 10 list last year and both held up. A lot of meals this month. Top nine were solid. The last two will absolutely make my most disappointing meals of the year.

Should you be interested in the pictures or reading the few words I had to say about each meal, click on the home page and scroll down or see the archives.

Tonkotsu Ramen. Kimura. San Antonio, Texas. 4.1.2022.

MAD Burger w/Fries, Brussels Sprouts App (shared). Milo All Day. Waco, Texas. 4.27.2022.

Fish Dip Taster, Blue Point Oysters, Clam Chowda, Crudo of the Day (Salmon). Salt Traders. Round Rock, Texas. 4.26.2022.

Braised & Charred Spanish Octopus (Shared), Duck w/Foie Gras. Bliss. San Antonio, Texas. 4.1.2022.

Duxbury Standard Oysters, Texas Akaushi Steak Tartare (Shared all). Fairmount Rooftop Oyster Bar. San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

Akaushi Ribeye, Spicy Eggplant Noodles. Botika. San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

Gulf Oysters, Half Shrimp Poboy, Bowl of Gumbo, Bonus Catfish. The Oyster Bar. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.5.2022.

Fried Chicken Lunch Special w/Broccoli & Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.8.2022.

Filet & Wedge. The Winston. Norman, Oklahoma. 4.13.2022.

Fried Chicken Lunch Special w/Corn on the Cob & Mashed Potatoes. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.15.2022.

Party Platter (Chicken Tacos, Carnitas Tacos, Tamales, Chips w/Cheese Dip & Chili)(to go). Heights Taco & Tamale. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.19.2022.

Jimmy’s Salad w/Salmon. Nardello’s Pizza Tavern. Mount Pleasant, Texas. 4.25.2022.

Kimchi Tempura Chicken Sandwich, Parmesan & White Truffle Fries. Curb 3 Food Trailer. Winslow, Texas. 4.4.2022.

B&B Burger w/Fries. Hill Station. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.30.2022.

Office Breakfast Smoothie, Breakfast Taco (Turkey Chorizo, Egg, Cheese). Revolución (Downtown). San Antonio, Texas. 4.3.2022.

Office Breakfast Smoothie, Breakfast Taco (Bacon, Egg, Cheese). Revolución (Downtown). San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

The Round-Up Pizza (to-go). Roper’s. Beebe, Arkansas. 4.23.2022.

Flank Steak Sandwich w/Salad. Buenos Aires Grill & Café. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.28.2022.

Hawaiian Pizza (Shared). Damgoode Pies (Hillcrest). Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.10.2022.

Mexican Ramen (Birria Style). Camp Taco. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.20.2022.

Grilled Mahi w/Veggies, Rice & Beans. Flying Fish. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.29.2022.

Filet Mignon w/Grilled Veggies, Salad. 54th Street Grill & Bar. San Antonio, Texas. 4.25.2022.

Pizza Catering. Shotgun Dan’s Pizza. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.21.2022.

Santa Fe South Salad (to go). Zaza Fine Salad & Wood Oven Pizza Co. Conway, Arkansas. 4.12.2022.

Egg White Grill. Chick-fil-A. Round Rock, Texas. 4.27.2022.

Green Goddess Cobb Salad. Panera. San Antonio, Texas. 4.26.2022.

Queso Fundido (Shared), Moroccan Salmon Salad. Pub W. Norman, Oklahoma. 4.14.2022.

Fried Onion App (shared), Chicken Fried Steak w/Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions. The Old Plantation Restaurant. Medicine Park, Oklahoma. 4.13.2022.

Eggs Your Way w/bacon. The Bistro (Courtyard Marriott). San Antonio, Texas. 4.26.2022.

Chicken Roll-ups, Salad, Potatoes. Taziki’s. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.4.2022.

Espinaca Enchiladas. Cantina Laredo. Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.11.2022.

Office Breakfast Smoothie. Revolución (Downtown). San Antonio, Texas. 4.1.2022.

Chicken on a Stick. Fiesta Arts Fair. San Antonio, Texas. 4.2.2022.

Nutty Lava (Smoothie). Surf Bar. Norman, Oklahoma. 4.14.2022.

Bluesberry Poached Salmon w/Fried Okra. Bricktown Brewery. Lawton, Oklahoma. 4.12.2022.

Turkey Wrap Box Lunch. Jason’s Deli. Frisco, Texas. 4.7.2022.

Oatmeal, Hard-Boiled Egg. Breakfast Buffet. Springhill Suites. Lawton, Oklahoma. 4.13.2022.

Chalupa, Hard Taco. Taco Bell. Hope, Arkansas. 4.3.2022.

Four-Piece Chicken Tenders. Shark’s (12th Street). Little Rock, Arkansas. 4.7.2022.

[fancyhints]

Can Popeyes Create a New Craze With its Newest Sandwich? Will that be regular or spicy? We all remember The Great Chicken Sandwich Wars of 2019: Popeyes (YUM) launched a sammy to try to compete with Chick-Fil-A, immediately triggering both companies to throw salt in each other's eyes on Twitter. Soon enough drive-through lines leaked around the block and into the streets as folks rushed to obtain this holy grail of a sandwich, which promptly sold out, creating even MORE hype. Like, people stormed the fast-food franchise with guns in tow. It was, frankly, the kind of madness that only an intense case of FOMO could fuel. Let’s fast forward to today, where the return of Popeyes’ Cajun Flounder Fish sandwich for its second limited run is a clear ploy to try to reignite people’s fried sandwich fever (translation: give us your money). Packed between buttery brioche slices and a healthy slathering of the brand’s trademark tartar sauce and loaded with chunky pickles, it sounds like https://fancyhints.com/can-popeyes-create-a-new-craze-with-its-newest-sandwich/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost