The Good Grub
 
Papas and Pollo
Really Papa?  All this time I've been under the impression that Papa Loves Mambo and it turns out you've been gallivanting around with Pollo.  And thank goodness for that … because while Mambo might be fun … GRUB is where it's at … and "where it's at" is at Papas and Pollo.  And so for this week's grub-session, we ventured to the rolling hills of Sebastopol for a round two with our now Brother-in-Grub Adam B. (see Dirk's Parkside Cafe for the prequel).  So what do they got at Papas and Pollo?  Think organic hippie … meets thirsty surfer … meets monster burritos.  As I stood in line, one eye on the stuffed rooster next to the register, the other on a row of taps featuring a selection from local Lagunitas Brewing Co … I surveyed the menu and landed on the Prawntastic Burrito.  It combines my two favorite things … "prawns" and "tastic."  The veggie lovers in attendance went for Papas' marinated tofu temptation, which was actually my favorite of the night (I know, I'm toying with losing my GRUB-cred) which was bathed in some sort of magical marinade of flavor delight (it's really the only way to describe it … trust me … I tried).  On a recommendation, I went for the Lagunitas Little Sumthin' Sumthin' … a delicious hoppy and sweet treat that I could only imagine would pair all too well with my Mexican grub-to-be.  The burritos were massive (just how I like 'em) and filled with wholesome, fresh ingredients.  My personal favorite touch was a potent punch of arugula and wild greens inside the burrito.  There was just something amazing about starting the day at the organic farm where Adam B. and his lovely-lady-love Aislinn S. lay their heads and trekking over to the fresh, flavor-packed stomping grounds of Papas and Pollo.  Sipping on my beer, giving my burrito a healthy pour of Papas' tangy and spicy salsas (rojo and verde to make everyone happy), and taking a giant bite packed with shrimp … it was a Roberto Benigni moment … life is beautiful.  So as we continue our journey along the GRUB landscape, we're happy to add another hitching post up north.  So thanks for the GRUB Papa … now go home and make sweet love to Mambo.