Sterling, Virginia
This place is a chain that has a very similar model to Panera Bread, but with an updated fresh look and apparently a bunch of complimentary toppings, which we didn’t use. The one we went to had just opened, so one of the staff handed out menus while we waited in line to order. That may or may not continue to be a thing in the future.
I made the mistake of getting both a grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese. But they had a two-fer deal (like Panera Bread) so I was doomed at the start. Now I have the tummy rumblin’s. But FOR SCIENCE!
Pimiento Cheese Sandwich
It was basically a grilled cheese, but with pimiento cheese and a slice of tomato sandwiched (PUN!) between two very Panera Bread-like slices of sourdough.
It was flavorful, but very greasy. So much so that it dripped out of the sandwich by itself, and sometimes with some dripping cheese as well. Honestly, the downfall of this sandwich is it has a little too much cheese, if there even is such a thing. Even as a cheese fiend, I know when my body has had enough cheese. I will fight you.
5 Cheese Mac and Cheese
Very creamy but has that slight chemically taste similar to other chain style restaurants. Also a little on the greasy side, but still hit the spot.
What’s up
I probably wouldn’t eat the sandwich again. It’s not bad, and is interesting, but the greasiness unsettled my innards and they don’t stand out. The mac and cheese, on the other hand, won me over with it’s creaminess.
