Pho
Vien Dong
There was just one
other table at this “Far East Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine” stop at 2523
Jefferson Drive, but as soon as I got seated the to-go crowd grew.
I
enjoyed my vermicelli with grilled pork, shrimp and egg roll in a leisurely
way. I loved hearing a woman order “those kind of chicken wings that you have
that are so good.” There were a few chicken choices, but the order taker knew
exactly what the woman was requesting.
The
Activator
Nederland’s Smoothie
King was hopping the other morning and I wonder if everybody had worked out,
grabbed The Activator and headed off to a productive day at the office.
I
make banana smoothies all the time at home but they don’t have ingredients that
Smoothie King reports are “specifically blended with optimal protein and key
electrolytes.” This “re-launch” is geared to those looking to activate their
tone. It’s blended as a post-workout smoothie to help repair and promote lean
muscle, help guests stay hydrated, and keep them feeling fuller longer. They
are blended with at least 23g of new, high-performance Gladiator® Complete Protein and will come in four
different flavors:
Strawberry Banana
Coconut Water, Strawberries, Bananas,
Vanilla Gladiator® Protein
Blueberry Strawberry
Coconut Water, Strawberries, Blueberry Juice
Blend, Strawberry Gladiator® Protein
Pineapple
Coconut Water, Bananas, Apple Juice,
Pineapple, Vanilla Gladiator® Protein
Chocolate
Coconut Water, Bananas, Chocolate Gladiator®
Protein, Protein Blend, 100 percent Cocoa
My
chocolate version was $7.69. I suppose that if a cool, creamy treat is what
activates you, the promise of a post-workout treat will get you where you need
to be.
All
the right tools
I
don’t gravitate to the self-checkout, but with only three items, I headed to
the touch screen late on a Friday night. My first item drew the summons for
assistance. A can of spray paint got me “carded.” Actually, I confirmed
verbally that I was over 18 and there were no further probes. I asked the woman
to stick around because the machine my question my other purchases: a
super-strong glue and a box cutter.
I
felt like I was gathering equipment for a West Side Story rumble. Some tough
chick. The spray paint was not for grafitti, but to freshen up garden planters.
The glue was to mend my herb pot and the blade was to better get into kitchen
pantry stock.
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