So far, I conclude that anything with the short rib is delicious, whether in a rice bowl, with poutine, burger, or on top of mac and cheese.
For dinner tonight, we ordered the Chicken and Waffle from Beasts on Fire and Bao Burger from Beasts Unleashed.
Chicken and Waffle from Beasts on Fire
The waffle was surprisingly sweeter than I expected in a savoury dish. Since it's served without syrup, it makes sense. The chicken is not fried. It's roasted. I haven't seen a grilled, fried chicken with waffles before, but the sweetness of the waffle overpowers any flavour the chicken has. Thankfully, the chicken is not dry, and there's a mayo sauce that seems spicy, but it just doesn't work because of the sweet waffle.
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| Chicken and Waffles with a bag of Miss Vickie's Original Recipe chips |
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| Chicken and Waffles from Beast on Fire Tender roasted chicken, toasted waffle, aged cheddar, and chipotle aioli served with kettle chips. |
Short Rib Bao Burger from Beast Unleased
This one is a winner! The short rib was juicy and well-seasoned, while the shell bun was soft and surprisingly delicious. Arugula is one of my favourite vegetables as it changes the flavour profile and acts like a palate cleanser. However, I wish there were more pickled carrots and radish to balance the fatty short rib.
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| Short Tib Bao Burger from Beast Unleashed Pull short rib, arugula, pickled carrots, radish, and hoisin mayo on a steam shell bun. |
Overall, it's a good food night, and somehow the Whitecaps pulled a last-minute win on an overall bad game.
