Ashvita Nirvana - Deep-Dish Delights

Reviving the blog after 4 years is always a hard task. My syntax has changed. I'm older -- yes, I know 22 isn't an age where you can start complaining about being a grandma but...I feel it. Especially when I'm suddenly surrounded by married couples, couples with kids, and the one-off single friend who's drowning her sorrows and work-life tension in a $10 CVS bottle of wine.

And yet, there's so much that's good: 4 years has brought a sense of clarity to life, one I didn't really see coming and before I knew it, I've landed up in Chennai. Somehow, amidst the constant chaos and the hustle and bustle (which seems to have increases 100-fold in my first proper Margazhi season), I've found my peace. And I've found food -- oh food.

I could wax eloquent about food, and Chennai food is no different. Crunchy pani puri (I won't call it gol gappa because I think the few Delhiites I know will come after me, weapon in hand) at roadside stalls, flecked paan ice cream, sizzling brownies that I've now eaten everyday for the last two weeks: that's just the tip of the iceberg. Sometimes though, I crave a slice of home, however misplaced it may seem. What I didn't expect to find was something I didn't know I was looking for all this time: deep-dish pizza.

As my Chicagoan friend has said, deep-dish is sacred. I first tasted it in the corners of a dimly lit Giordano's with my best friend and while my tastes have evolved quite a bit since then (at least I'd like to think so), the sentiment has never changed: deep-dish makes you feel, makes you crave, and makes you want a hug -- mostly in that order. So when Ashvita Nirvana in Besant Nagar announced part two of a deep-dish pop-up, run by a wonderful chef and an even nicer person, Devansh Jhaveri (who goes by his brand name, Mafia Chef), I knew I had to be around to see it pan out.


The Ambience:

Ashvita is quirky, fun, a little eclectic, but with its allocation of the posh, for lack of better term. Possessing a menu with a ridiculous number of vegan-friendly options, it brings something new to Chennai's otherwise non-mock-meat scene. Something to mention: it has outlets where you can charge your phone whilst you eat. I know for most people that's really not on their top-ten must-haves in a restaurant but when I'm trying to Snapchat my food, phone charge is of the utmost importance.

The Tasters:

There were four of us: A Chicagoan, a Hoosier (though with the current political situation, I try to keep this little tidbit on the down-low), a Chennaiite, and a budding musician who could give my appetite a run for its money. We were ready and boy, were we hungry. After screaming some Rahman at the top of our lungs while trying to drive through a crowded Besant Nagar, gazing longingly at every kovil serving thayir satham in those little wooden, ecofriendly bowls, we just needed food. Sustenance, if you will.

The Deep-Dish:

I had partially cheated and had already tried the mock-meat before our visit. As a former Morningstar Farms-aficionade, fake chik'n holds a special place in my heart -- don't judge. So after some coercion and a long discussion about the components of this strange ingredient, I convinced my friends: barbecue mock-meat, it was!

We also tried to be healthy (or as healthy as you can be when you're eating 3-inch-tall pizza that is 90% bread-and-cheese) and chose both a corn-and-sundried-tomato and green-olive-and-mushroom to accompany our wonderful fake-meat pizza. I did get a side of mayo as dipping sauce (I know it's unconventional but, don't knock it until you try it), so there goes the 2016 diet.

The Verdict:

American deep-dish is its own world, so-to-speak, and layers of stringy mozzarella that could probably give you a heart attack in the next instant aren't really part of the Indian palette. Intelligently, Ashvita has taken the format and suited it for the Indian palette, sans-fusion. A slightly-spicy tomato sauce adorned the pizzas and while the crust was a little bready for my liking, the food is, at its heart, soul pizza. I might've enjoyed it even more if it was 3 AM food while hard at work but the barbecue chik'n pizza, I'd definitely hit up again.

The Monster Shake:

We needed something to wash down this monstrosity (pun-not-intended) and though my friend was devastated at the lack of a strawberry-banana smoothie on the menu, the posh nosh monster shake that I had been eyeing for the last few months was there to save the day, along with an Oreo milkshake that, surprisingly, lived up to its name far more than expected.

The monster shake needs no introduction, especially to my fellow food-aficionados that are familiar with its many varieties internationally. We settled on the posh nosh and I, at least, was taken for a pleasant ride, to say the least. The salted caramel is the perfect accompaniment to the thick whipped cream and fudge syrup that drapes quite nicely over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, all doused in liquidy goodness. Though Coke and pizza is the combination to beat them all, the monster shake is a close second -- but beware, fainting from food fatigue and sugar exhaustion is a real danger.

Ashvita Nirvana's deep-dish pop up runs until December 31, 2016. Pizzas are priced at Rs. 395/ vegetable pizza and Rs. 445/mock-meat pizza and come in 6-inch sizes, serving 1 famished person or 2 moderately hungry individuals. Reservations can be made by calling 044 24424404 / 42699026 / 9791088189 . 

Abelard and Heloise complete letters notes

Letters 2-6

2 : h to a

Someone brings letter of consolation a wrote to friend to H . “nearly every line of this letter was filled, I remember, with gall and wormwood as it told the pitiful story of our entry into religion and the cross of unending suffering which you, my only love, continue to bear” (47).

Note : H is sympathetic to A and feels so sorry for him in all of this.

“your superior wisdom knows better than our humble learning of the many serious treatises which the holy Fathers compiled for the instruction or exhortation or even the consolation of holy women” (50).

She likes calling herself his ‘friend’ more than his ‘wife’

“tell me one thing, if you can. Why , after our entry into religion, which was your decision alone, have I been so neglected and forgotten by you that I have received neither a word from you when you are here to give me strength nor the consolation of a letter in absence?” (53) – pining

A created new church of teaching (49);

Not even god made him think of her (50)

Heloise went toward God because Abelard told her to (54)

3: a to h

Heloise = his dearly beloved sister in Christ (56).

Abelard : only talk to me if you need to be instructed about god (56).

            Thank God for your prayers…pray for me constantly! (56)

“now that I am not with you, there is all the more need for the support of your prayers, the more I am gripped by fear of greater peril” (61).

If I die, bury me in a tomb near your church so you can pray for me even more (61)

“Live, but I pray, in Christ be mindful of me” (62)

4: h to a

She’s surprised to see her name before his in his letter…woman before man?!?!

She hoped for an uplifting letter and got a depressing one instead

Greater the ascent, heavier the fall (65)

·         We were spared God’s severity while we were unlawful, but when we tried to right the wrong, He “laid his hand heavily upon us, and would not permit a chaste union…” (66)

Heloise believes she is fully responsible and that Abelard had to carry the full burden of wrongdoing (66)

“Men call me chaste; they do not know the hypocrite I am they consider purity of the flesh a virtue, though virtue belongs not to the body but to the soul. I can win praise in the eyes of men but deserve none before God” (69)

“To me your praise is the more dangerous because I welcome it.the more anxious I am to please you in everything, the more I am won over and delighted by it” (70).

o   “I can win praise in the eyes of men but deserve none before God”

5: a to h

Heloise suffers wrongs on 4 counts:

1.      You complain that contrary to custom in letter-writing…my letter put your name before mine in greeting

2.      When I ought to have offered you some remedy for your comfort I increased your sense of desolation and made the tears flow which I should’ve checked.

3.      You went on your old complaint against god concerning manner of our entry into religious life and cruelty of the treachery performed on me

4.      You set your self-accusations against my praise of you and implored me with some urgency not to praise you again

He goes on to justify each count of the above 4

“Why do you accuse me of making you share my anxiety when I was forced to do so at your own behest? When I’m suffering in despair of my life, would it be fitting for you to be joyous?...say no more, I beg you, and cease from the complaints like these which are so far removed from the true depths of love!” (77).

“However , I approve of your rejection of praise, for in this very thing you should yourself more praiseworthy” (78)—he values humility NOW, esp for her…he begs her not to blame god

“It was he (Christ) who truly loved you, not I. my love, which brought us both sin, should be called lust, not love. I took my fill of my wretched pleasures in you and this was the sum total of my love…to him, I beseech you, not to me, should be directed all your devotion, all your compassion, all your remorse”

6: h to a

“Nothing is less under our control than the heart – having no power to command it we are forced to obey” (93).

Multiple wine analogies are made through this letter

“I beg you, who seek to imitate not only Christ but also this apostle, in discrimination as in name, modify your instructions for works to suit our weak nature, so that we can be free to devote ourselves to the offices of praising God” (109).

“After you we may perhaps have another to guide us, one who will build something upon another’s foundation, and so, we fear, he may be less likely to feel concern for us, or be less readily heard by us; or indeed, he may be no less willing, but less able. Speak to us then, and we shall hear. Farewell” (111). 

Dhuoda vs Abelard and Heloise Analysis

Thesis ideas:

Main idea: Letters serve as a vehicle for Dhuoda, Abelard, and Heloise to express their concern in times of physical separation and turmoil

Draft Thesis:

Coping mechanisms are a part and parcel of everyone’s lives, and the lives of medieval writers are no different. Using writing as their medium, Dhuoda, Abelard, and Heloise attempt to handle grief caused by physical separation from their loved ones’ by offering kind words of advice in the form of letters. The writing, geared towards protecting the spiritual health of these respected loved ones, relies heavily on religious belief and references. Although appearing to flee the tasks that their loved ones’ have to face, these three authors fight with a pen as their weapon and the paper as their trusty steed.

Subargument 1:

All authors rely both on religious references and personal evidence in order to convince the other person of the lesson which they are trying to convey

·         Dhuoda

o   Uses religious authority and scripture to guide William to success individuals’ and, eventually, Heaven

§  “If you wish to be truly rich, learn wisdom…it is written: There is a treasure to be desired in the heart of a wise man” (73)

§  “He who curseth his father, dying let him die basely and uselessly” (22)

o   Supplements religious advice with both  personal and alternate religious (non-Bible) advice

§  “In the future, should I fail you by my absence, you have this little moral work as a reminder, so that as you read in spirit and body and as you pray to god you may be able to look upon me as if in a mirror” (13).

§  “Learn from those elders whose understanding is rich whatever good you can with the Father’s help so you may be pleasing to God before all else and then be useful to man” (33).

·         Abelard/Heloise

o   Validate their advice using religious quotes and claims

§  “Consider then the great power of prayer, if we pray as we are bidden, seeing that the prophet won by prayer what he was forbidden to pray for, and turned God aside from his declared intention” (Abelard 57)

§  “You may not be an adulterer, but if you coming murder you are an adulterer all the same” (Heloise 95).

o   Use personal advice regarding treatment of each other

§  “You know, beloved, as everyone knows, how much I have lost in you, how at one wretched stroke of fortune that supreme act of flagrant treachery robbed me of my very self in robbing me of you, and how my sorrow for my loss is nothing compared with what I feel for the manner in which I lost you” (50).

§  “Yet though perhaps I suffered less physical pain at the time, I am now the more distressed for the calumny I must endure. My agony is less for the mutilation of my body than for the damage to my reputation, for it is written that ‘A good name is more to be desired than great riches” (37).

Subargument 2:

All authors feel that their personal crises and misunderstandings with their loved ones’ has a greater impact on these individuals’ lives than the multitude of change happening on a bigger scale.

·         Dhuoda faces a tumultuous societal change in leadership but is increasingly concerned about William’s conduct

o   “Then you clearly see your duty to me…you will have other teachers, but not anyone like me, your mother, whose heart burns on your behalf” (13).

·         Abelard and Heloise face both political and church reform but are forcibly focused on their own shortcomings and misgivings.

o   “had I remained there, for a woman , being the weaker sex,  is the more pitiable in a state of need, easily rousing human sympathy, and her virtue is the more pleasing to God as it is to man” (36).

o   Heloise is “sister in Christ rather than my wife”  (35)

Subargument 3 (Fight-or-Flight)

All authors advise their loved ones to supposedly ‘fight’ against the adversity they are facing, using it to mask a form of flight and therefore neither picking either choice entirely.

·         Dhuoda asks William to fight against his adversity by taking refuge in God’s advice that she passes on to him

o   “Keep faith in God while continuing your search to find Him” (p7)

o   “If you serve your earthly lords and the Lord well, you can rest n the kingdom of heaven and you will be united happily with Christ” (p33)

o   “Stay above bad influences, follow God’s word to be morally right” (p44)

·         Abelard and Heloise convince each other to fight the distance between them by using prayer and putting Christ before each other, fleeing from addressing their relationship

o   Heloise went toward God because Abelard told her to (54)

o   Abelard : only talk to me if you need to be instructed about god (56).

o   “However , I approve of your rejection of praise, for in this very thing you should yourself more praiseworthy” (78)—he values humility NOW, esp for her…he begs her not to blame god

o   “I beg you, who seek to imitate not only Christ but also this apostle, in discrimination as in name, modify your instructions for works to suit our weak nature, so that we can be free to devote ourselves to the offices of praising God” (109).

The Cheesecake Factory : Review

 The Cheesecake Factory is a magnum opus, of sorts, when talking about restaurants that serve wonderfully largem single-serving portions of food that could, in fact, serve an army. While the portion sizes and, consequently, the nutritional pitfalls that come with this constraint are often debated fiercely by dietitians and doctors all over America, one cannot deny that the quality of dishes made in The Cheesecake Factory is unparalleled in the departments of flavor, texture, and presentation.   Photo Credit: [http://www.shermanoaksgalleria.com/directory/cheesecakefactory/slideshow/cheesecake-factory.jpg]

While the cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory is definitely the star of the show, I would also like to highlight some other dishes that have been able to please even the non-believers! What most people don't know (unless, of course, they've actually visited The Cheesecake Factory) is that The Cheesecake Factory serves up a global gamut of delights, from their spicy Mexican Nacho Bake to Thai Lettuce Wraps, complete with three types of sauce and a blend of wrap filling lightly seasoned with traditional Asian spices. But of course, when a pastry case is the first thing that you see when you walk through the giant glass double-doors, your mind automatically jumps to cheesecake and, well, who can blame you?

 

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Living in Indianapolis for practically my whole life, I've had the opportunity to visit The Cheesecake Factory at LEAST a handful of times and let me tell you, going there never gets old. Whether it's the annual birthday dinner or the family get-together that no one seems that excited to attend, The Cheesecake Factory is a place to have fun while being served high-quality food that fills your stomach and tickles your tastebuds, all at once.

 

Here are a few dishes that are definitely worth a try:

 

*Oh, and just a piece of friendly advice before you venture into The Cheesecake Factory. Make sure to make a visit with a group of people, preferably 3 or more. While seating may take longer than expected, being able to order with friends & family gives you the opportunity to taste a multitude of flavors for a slightly smaller budget and waistline.*

 

 1. Avocado Egg Rolls with a Tamarind-Cashew Dipping Sauce

Creamy avocado meets crispy wonton wrappers

 

2. Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes

Served in an authentic corn husk, making the presentation top-notch.

 



3. Santa Fe Salad (Recommended)

I don't know WHAT these people put in the dressing, but it is possibly the single best dressing I have ever had.

 



 

4. Stuffed Mushrooms

Heaped with fontina and parmesan cheese, served in a wine reduction

 

 

 

5. Four-Cheese Pasta

The more cheese, the better

 

 

6. French Country Salad

Goat Cheese, Beets, and Candied Pecans

 

7. Mushroom Veggie Burger

*If you're a vegetarian like myself, or just looking for something new, you can order any burger off the menu and ask them to use a veggie burger instead. Made with farro and fresh beets, this will probably be unlike any burger, veggie or otherwise, that you've ever had! Oh, and make sure to try their sweet potato fries with special dipping sauce. They sound healthy, but they taste like little bites of veggie heaven :)

 

 

 

And FINALLY, the cheesecakes! With over 30 different types of cheesecakes, the selection is definitely not easy. However, if you're looking for a few suggestions to start you off, here are some cheesecakes that will get your mouth watering:

 

1. Tiramisu Cheesecake

I LOVE tiramisu. Like, almost more than my own life. And when I first saw this on the menu, I pretty much lost it. I mean, tiramisu + cheesecake? That is the most fantastic idea I've ever heard (outside of brinner, of course :D )! While I do NOT suggest eating more than a slice at a time, (for your own safety and for those around you), everyone should give this cheesecake a try. Seriously. You don't even need an occasion, really! Just head over to your closest Cheesecake Factory and pick up a slice. Unless you don't like coffee...then you should probably ignore everything you just read ;).

 

 

2. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

This cheesecake will probably make you forget the fact that white chocolate is actually not chocolate at all.

 

 

3. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

If you're looking for a one-way ticket to a heart attack, this cheesecake is definitely the one for you. But don't let that stop you! ;)

 

 

If you're interested in hearing about all the different types of cheesecakes that The Cheesecake Factory has to offer, check out this link :

 http://sweets.seriouseats.com/2011/06/best-cheesecake-at-the-cheesecake-factory-we-eat-entire-menu.html

The bloggers over at Serious Eats (yay for blogging friends!) tasted every, single type of cheesecake. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Hats off to them! That, my friends, is dedication.

 

No matter what you've heard about The Cheesecake Factory, everyone should try it once, at least for the experience. While its known for its gut-busting dishes and deep-fried delights, you are guaranteed to find something for everybody.

 

So, what are you waiting for?

Triple D: Decadent, delectable, and dazzling!

The Food Network is probably my all-time favorite channel to watch. Ever.

I can sit at the TV for hours, watching Giada de Laurentiis create a mascarpone-filled chocolate-covered confection (while somehow keeping her hair perfectly in place the whole time) while Duff goes absolutely and wholly mad, making a cake that resembles the Hogwarts Express and even blows steam! In fact, I think my parents sometimes judge me for how much Food Network I really do watch. Somehow, it's hard for me to explain to them that I'm not just watching someone cook, I'm watching them create art! Food Network is able to take some of the finest chefs and show them in their element, one of pure genius!

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 Now, while I don't agree with all of their choices regarding who they put on the network (Paula Deen and Sandra Lee, anyone?), I thoroughly enjoy watching some of my favorite culinary connoisseurs challenge themselves on national television and, not surprisingly, come out successful! More enjoyable than watching these individuals create their masterpieces, however, are the slightly off-kilter, 'unique' programs, born from zany and fun concepts that most would not think to turn into a TV show: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Iron Chef America, and the star of the show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!

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Hosted by Guy Fieri, possibly one of the most enthusiastic and insane people I've ever seen on TV, the show takes viewers around the United States, looking for, in Guy's words, 'the greatest Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!' While there are not many of Guy's 'choice locations' in around Indianapolis, one eccentric joint is located right in the heart of Carmel: Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream. This restaurant, while known for its great down-home, American food, has become infamous for the one dish that brought Guy Fieri to its home: the Big Ugly.

 

*Cue dramatic music here...*

The 'Big Ugly' is a one-pound burger that many diners attempt to take on, although some fail. While it's a pretty awesome (and somewhat scary) dish, people often forget about Bub's other contribution to Carmel--Bub's Cafe.

Located right off the Monon Trail, Bub's Cafe is a small, quiet spot where you and your family can go grab a nice relaxed brunch. From sweet treats to savory delights, it's got something for practically everyone!

During the summer, a group of us got together to have a wonderful brunch experience at Bub's Cafe. On the menu:

 

Chocolate Chip Pancake with Fruits and Fresh Whipped Cream

(There are chocolate chip inside the pancake, too :)



 

Cinnamon Croissant French Toast with Fresh Fruit

 

 

Creme Brûlée French Toast with Rhubarb Compote--Seasonal Special

*I was skeptical about the rhubarb, but if you like candied sugar, this is definitely for you*

 

And, for those of you who are a little tired of sweet meals (though I'm pretty sure that's not possible),

 

 

Root Vegetable Hash with Poached Eggs and a Biscuit--Seasonal Special

 

So next time you're taking a stroll on the Monon, make sure to stop by Bub's Cafe.

It's definitely the perfect way to start off your Lazy Sunday.

 



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The Trojan Horse: Review

Eating ethnic food is always an adventure, whether you're journeying through the East with aromatic spices and herbs or nibbling your way through Europe's creamy sweet confections. One of the benefits of living in Bloomington is the overabundance of ethnic restaurants available and easily accessible. Whether you're walking down 4th Street or Kirkwood Avenue, you're bound to run into at least one restaurant that tickles your tastebuds, just a bit. For us, that restaurant was called 'The Trojan Horse.'

Located off of Kirkwood and Walnut, The Trojan Horse is a nice formal Greek restaurant, offering all the authentic flavors of Greece, from spanakopita to the best
Greek dish ever created, saganaki.

I had the pleasure of visiting the restaurant with three of my friends, one of whom comes from a Greek family and eats Greek food on a daily basis back at home.

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Going with friends also means that you get to share dishes, a concept that is VERY appealing when you want to try everything on the menu.

We started off with some saganaki, an appetizer consisting of flaming (yes, you heard right) cheese and warm pita wedges. After cooking the cheese, the waiter serves it tableside, first lighting it on fire by using a little brandy, then dousing it in lemon juice, giving the cheese a tart, yet pleasant, flavor.

Even better than this, however, is the enthusiasm with which the server brings OUT the dish. Not only does she light it on fire, but she also convinces us to yell Opa! with her and cheer when the flames catch. This, my friends, is dedication to the art.

 After devouring our saganaki, we moved onto our entrees. I was overjoyed at the fact that the menu of The Trojan Horse boasts of many, many delicious vegetarian entrees and a decent amount of non-vegetarian entrees.

My friend and I decided to split the Falafel sandwich, an item consisting of "a spicy blend of chickpeas and bulgur wheat, deep-fried and wrapped in pita with lettuce, onion, tomato, and Tahini sauce." Although heavy on the tahini, the sandwich did NOT disappoint, delivering a power-packed flavor punch. Slightly disappointing, however, was the portion size. Alhough, I admit, deciding to split one sandwich was probably not a smart idea.
 

 

And of course, we had to end with some dessert! The dessert menu is an interesting mix of desserts, some drawing from their Grecian roots, like baklava, and others maintaining their role of mainstream, 'feel-good' desserts. To get the best of both worlds, we decided to go with two desserts: one complex and unique, the other simple and elegant.

 

First up? Pitas and Cream:

 

 A beautiful vanilla bean ice cream swirled with chunks of crunchy and sweet baklava, topped with lightly toasted elephant ear-like pita wedges...

One word: WOW.

Hands down, the BEST part of the whole meal...that's right, even better than the saganaki.
Perfectly balanced and slightly addicting, this dessert lives up to its description.

And to finish things off?

Cheesecake: Creamy, crunchy, and ever-so sweet, cheesecake is an easy dessert to fall in love with.



 

The Trojan Horse is definitely worth a visit. Don't know what to get? Start with the saganaki, and be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with the subtle 'Pitas and Cream.'

You won't regret it. :)



Waffle Bar at Read Bistro

　
While IU is not often touted as a college with fine dining options, it does have some hidden food gems that are worth visiting. One of these unexpected delights is El Bistro. Located in the easily accessible Southeast neighborhood, the 'Bistro,' as it is fondly called, is known for its sandwiches, burritos, and make-your-own waffles, a little pleasure that only it provides to IU's hungry scholars.

 

　

Pleasantly out of place in comparison with IU's other dining options (considering that most foods are processed and either frozen/packaged), the 'Bistro' is cherished by many students. The fact that it accepts 'I-Bucks' only adds to its magic, mystery, and popularity. In fact, it's one of the reasons that I am willing to even make the trek all the way to Read...Actually, it's pretty close, but over-dramatizing everything IS my thing, after all :).

Even more amazing than the concept of a waffle bar is the system by which it runs. The dining hall has made the process as simple as can be, adding even more to its already sky-high reputation. The steps are as follows:

1. Choose your waffle

2. Pick your topping

3. Want some ice cream? (Why not?)--Gotta' pick a flavor!

4. WHIPPED CREAM!

5. Pay at the counter

6. Get ready for the arrival of sheer genius. (That's right, you heard me).

Some tried-and-tested combinations include:
1) Brownie Waffle + Strawberry Topping + Cookies & Cream Ice Cream + Whipped Topping

(Be warned: The brownie waffle contains absolutely no chocolate whatsoever. It's just whimsical :) )

　
2) Vanilla Waffle + Blueberry Topping + Chocolate Ice Cream

 

And, my personal favorite (drum roll, please!) :

3) Vanilla Waffle + Strawberry Topping + Cookies & Cream Ice Cream + Whipped Topping

　

Oh, yeah ;)

IU may not have gourmet ethnic nights or fancy private chefs, but when it comes to Belgian waffles, you can't deny we've got style.