Rewind to Friday, June 10, 2011…
After three very delayed flights the night before, with the last one arriving at our destination after 1:30am, Matt and I woke up that Friday morning in Buffalo, New York. We didn’t have much time to hang around there, though, as we needed to head to CANADA! But first, we grabbed lunch at Merge.
We started with the Power Up! Live Protein Shake, with cherries, banana, cacao, dates, almond butter, and almond milk. I thought there might be too many competing flavors there, but it was delicious, with a slight crunch from the cacao nibs.
Matt ordered the Falafel Wrap.
Mmm, chickpea goodness.
I went out on a bit of a limb and ordered the Smothered Sweet Potato Fries.
I’m not quite sure what I was thinking. Sweet potato fries = good. Curried lentils = WAY good. But spinach = not my thing, and cheddar Daiya cheese = overwhelming (I’m still not a cheese person, plus it totally soggified the fries). I wish I’d ordered it without the cheese and greens. Oh well. I picked around the gooey mass in the center and enjoyed the fries and lentils.
After lunch, Matt and I drove north, stopping just before the American/Canadian border at…
…Niagara Falls!
I have a really weird and silly phobia of large bodies of water, but Matt held on to me, so I felt safe.
It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon out as we made our way north into Canada!
i always wanted to go there! looks gorgeous!
It was! Kinda scary, but very pretty
oh wow, i live pretty close to buffalo, and i never even knew about that restaurant! guess i’ll have to get hubby to take me there sometime ;D looks like great food!
It was a cute little place…I recommend it!
I’ve been to Niagra Falls a few times, but have never even heard of that restaurant. Dang! I must have that falafal wrap!!! It looks mouthwatering delightful!!!
I had a bite; it was goooood! Better than my fries
The protein shake looks refreshing. Love your NF pics.
you two sure make the rounds! chris and i tried a cheesy fry once at a vegan joint here and it was good. not too cheesy, just a little sog but in a good way. maybe your restaurant could cut back. i find with vegan cheese, just a little goes a long way.
I couldn’t agree more. They needed to take it easier on the Daiya!
Must. Resist. Aladdin 2. Singalong. Again….
I also now have a crazystrong urge to make curried lentils on AirFried sweet potato chips for dinner tomorrow
Now THAT sounds SO much yummier than this gooey mess of a fry plate!
i LOVE your shirt!
Haha, thanks! I was wondering if anyone would “get it.”
Btw, the back of the shirt says: “Schrödinger’s Cat is Not Dead”
that’s even better!
Lol! I was gonna comment about the shirt too! I almost bought that one time, but I bought a “Heavy Metal” shirt instead.
Both excellent choices!
I haven’t been to Niagara Falls in years. It’s so beautiful, like that smoothie. I like it when they have some texture, too.
Your t-shirts are hilarious!
Sounds like a fun trip, if discombobulating with the time differences.
I still haven’t tried daiya cheese and still don’t think I’d like it, but sweet potato fries and curried lentils sure sounds good, and lentils and spinach go great together…
I knew I should’ve had them hold the cheese! I need to listen to myself more often.
We have vacationed in Niagara several times…will have to check out that restaurant!!