Scooters Frozen Custard

Well you have to have dessert, right? Elyse and I went out with her hrother Barry and niece Emily for some cool treats the other night. We went to Scooters Frozen Custard at 1658 W. Belmont. Packed with people, the line moved fast, and the service was very courteous. Emily had "Worms and Dirt," Vanilla Custard, Oreo Cookies, Gummi Worms, Sprinkles! Unfortunately, she tripped and fell on the way out(so no pics of the sundae) but Scooter's replaced her treat and she was happy! Elyse thought the chocolate custard was creamy and delicious, and Barry thought it was better than the custard places in Danville. So, head on over soon, Scooter's closes in the winter!!

Sapore di Napoli

We went to a Brick Oven Pizza restaurant called Sapore di Napoli, which is located at 1406 W. Belmont. Elyse has been eyeing this small place for some time. Because it was pizza (and I love pizza!), my bottom line was that it was just alright. That is all I can say about it...I am not sure what wasn't great, but it wasn't. The pizza ingredients seemed fresh, but it was more like a Brooklyn-style pizza, with not a lot of sauce or cheese. I enjoyed my pizza at Grimaldi's in Brooklyn much more. There was just no wow factor for us at Sapore. The sauce was not awesome. There wasn't enough cheese and to me the sausage had no particular flavor. Why put the sausage on it if it doesn't add anything except texture? The prices were a bit high, and the 2 pizzas were about $25, not including appetizers, drinks, or dessert (they have a small cooler with gelato). Final decision--skip this place and head east to Giordano's!!

Elyse wanted me to take out the picture of the pizza which really highlights her boobs, but I was too motivationally challenged to do so!

Mi Tierra - 1039 W. Belmont Ave

Hi Everyone! After a 2 month layoff Elyse and I are back on the trail of food on Belmont Ave. Now, as anyone who follows me on facebook knows, we have not gone hungry. I did post some pictures on FB of most of our great meals in New York City! Wow, that was a fun trip and a real food festival! But back to Belmont. We actually went to Mi Tierra before we left but didn't have time to make a post. We met two very good friends, Todd and Lori, there for lunch. Elyse and I had eaten there before, but never for lunch. Much to our surprise they have really have wonderful lunch specials at darned cheap prices. I think we only paid 6 or 7 dollars for a lunch of Enchiladas Suizas. I must add that this seemed like the same portion size that I have had there for dinner in the past. You got the same rice refried beans and a small salad. Of course, the food was fresh and really, really good. I am sorry I didn't take a picture of it but it looked so good when it came I just dug in and ate. Before I knew it they were gone and so was the photo op!

Elyse, Lori, and Todd followed my lead and ordered the same dish. Lori had a combo of beef and chicken and the rest had chicken.

Mi Tierra is a wonderful place to go for lunch or dinner. There is plenty of street parking but you have to pay the pay box. The food there is always fresh and served hot. The staff is always friendly and find it amusing when Elyse and I try to use our minimal spanish when talking to them.

I would recommend that everyone should go there and try it. I believe that they have 1 or 2 other locations.