Sunday, June 24, 2012

My Birthday Nachos

Kristan's Home
xxxx xxxxx St.
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(xxx) xxx-xxxx











Double-Decker Birthday Nachos

Oven Baked Snyder's of Hanover White Corn Tortilla Chips, Seasoned Beef, Re-fried Beans, Homemade Guacamole, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Homemade Salsa, Jalapenos (only on half), two Dallops of Sour Cream, and Love.

Price: Free, or as I understand it, my eternal soul.


In case you missed the big news this week, it was my birthday. With the Miami Heat winning the NBA Finals, the Jerry Sandusky trial coming to an end, and the epically sad bus monitor incident I can understand how my birthday may have gotten lost in the shuffle. I forgive you. What's important is that you are here now... and that you forgive me for watching the video for Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen earlier today. But, back to me and my birthday! I arrived at Kristan's house for my birthday dinner and was quickly greeted with this:  


Half ass-on-fire jalapenos, half savings in toilet paper. Pick a side and dive in.


I was then served a large chunk of nachos and was then greeted by this:  


Assembly. Assembly. Assembly.


Wow. Just... wow. From the first taste to the last gluttonous bite I was in nacho heaven. Have you ever ate nachos with TWO hands? I have now. I don't know if it was because I was just so hungry from a long day at work not eating nachos, or if they were just so damn heavy my weak wrists needed the additional support, or if I was willing to do what it takes to eat as much as I could (and as fast as I could) and leave nothing for Kristan. I was in it to win it. She knows what she was getting into when she agreed to go on a second date with me. Every ingredient was catered to my taste buds. Every layer was arranged to my liking. Every shred of cheese and every slice of jalapeno was planned and placed with love. I wish I could share them with the world.

  • Presentation:10
  • Assembly:10
  • Uniqueness: 4
  • Value:10 (due to the reasonable priced cost of zero dollars).
  • Taste:10
  • Overall: 8.8

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

KC's Alley

KC's Alley
10 West Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 628-3300











Nachos

House Corn Tortilla Chips, Spicy Ground Beef or Cajun Chicken, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Jalapenos, Banana Peppers, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream

Price: $8.00


Consider this a review from the archives. The "archives" are what I like to refer to as a dark period of time between eating a platter of nachos, the drawn-out time not spent writing about said nachos, and today. Why does this happen? What causes these setbacks? I suppose in every hero's journey we must face certain challenges, yet overcome these challenges with the skills and knowledge accumulated on our treacherous adventure. What was the ordeal I experienced at KC's Alley? What crisis could have possibly made me question my calling and put everything I have learned to the ultimate test?

Mediocrity.

 My girlfriend always color coordinates her nail polish to my nachos.


That's it. Mediocrity is actually the Supreme Ordeal I must face, conquer, and triumphantly return from on my hero's quest whilst preventing others from suffering a similar fate. Mediocrity is a far more troublesome foe than inferiority. It is simple to revile awful nachos and even simpler to praise delectable ones. The ultimate test is actually the one that requires me to confront my fears, reflect on my journey, and write a nacho review that doesn't actually review nachos at all. That is the overwhelming power of mediocrity. It can paralyze you, steal your breath along with your words, and ultimately oppress ambition. However!, if I am successful in overcoming this trial my reward could be power. It could be knowledge or insight. It could even be the most sought after treasure on this great nacho quest: ad revenue.  

  • Presentation:4
  • Assembly:5
  • Uniqueness: 2
  • Value:5
  • Taste: 5
  • Overall: 4.2