Aussie Burger with Veggie Patty

Aussie Burger with Veggie Patty, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I've been stuck near the university in the early evenings for over a week now, and am now into repeats as far as dining experiences go.

I headed back to Rodeo Burgers for one of their prefixed burgers: The Aussie. It has Rodeo Sauce (a white, garlic mayo), ketchup, picked beets, carmelized onions, lettuce, tomato (always centre cut), and a fried egg.

To be different, I opted for a veggie patty instead of the beef. It was a mushroom-based patty that reminded me of Money's veggie burger, but a bit more kicked up. Note: it was definitely not vegan, as I think some cheese was used in the binding. Then again, a burger with an egg on it is not vegan anyways.

The egg was fried hard, and was actually my favourite part of the burger. Loved the pickled beets also - now that is a different burger topping. Like last time, I adored the fries.

I am not exactly sure what made this burger "Aussie," but it was definitely the most unique burger I have ever had.

More Than a Latte

Latte, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is a place of decadence. For me, it is a place to revist a number of memories while enjoying the beautiful view of the River Valley on the patio.

The latte at the Hotel Macdonald is as decadent as its $6 price tag. It is a tall, frothy, layered beverage of espresso and steamed milk, served with a small biscotti and sugar on a stick. Oh, how I love to stir that sugar stick and lick the latte from its crystals. I think I feel a song coming on.

But I digress. I know it is a lot more expensive than lattes in regular cafes, but sometimes you just have to treat yourself. It's worth it. You're worth it. After all, you only live once. And that was what I was commemorating and celebrating with a visit to the Hotel Macdonald.

Raspberry Brownie

Raspberry Brownie, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

So, as if I had not already consumed enough fat and calories, I had dessert at Tony Roma's. Most of their desserts are mini-sized, which I found to be adequate after a meaty meal.

The raspberry brownie was rich and delicious - chocolate brownie slices, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry coulee. You can't really go wrong with that. The ice cream was a bit too frozen - it had ice particles on it - but otherwise the textures blended together well.

Beef Short Rib

Beef Short Rib, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

When treating someone to supper after a hard day of volunteer work, I usually let the volunteer choose the location. Tonight, he chose Tony Roma's.

I decided to go for the beef short rib. It was a huge bone covered in tender meat that was falling off of it and so soft that I did not even need to use a knife. The roasted vegetables added some colour and tasted nicely done. I opted for fries instead of mashed potatoes.

This was a decadent meal full of fat and flavour.