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Making Lemonade out of Lemons

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Making Lemonade out of Lemons

by Mike F.  New York, NY

Here was my Grandfathers favorite thing to do when going to a restaurant.  He would ask for regular tap water, and then ask the Waiter or Waitress for “lemon wedges on the side”.  He would then proceed to add the lemon wedges and sugar to the water, and say “see, never pay for a drink”.

 

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  • Sam said:

    I do this all the time at Chipotle. Not only is it free, but the lemonade you make is much better than the corn syrup crap they charge you for.

    # 9 June 2010 at 4:52 pm
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    [...] I instinctively reviewed my options……..which vessel could hold the most meat, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream?…..the answer was quite obvious, the burrito bowl.   The burrito bowl is the MVP of the options.  I never understand why anybody gets the tacos.  You can fit one inch of food in them.  If you aren’t hungry, get salad.  Chipotle is for the eater.  Now what about the burrito?  I’ve tried it……not bad, but you are limited by the size and durability of it.  Nothing touches the burrito bowl.  A sturdy base with an overflowing lid.  The structure was  designed to hold food, and lots of it.  And if you really like the burrito, get a burrito, but say you want it in the bowl (meaning tortilla on the side).   Once you have selected the burrito bowl (see the schnorreers post of chubby servers), do not be shy to call out the workers for being less than generous with you.  You are allowed to say, I would like more, and if that still isn’t enough, MORE.   My the time you leave, you will need a forklift to get your double bag out.  And don’t get the soda.  Ask for a cup for water.  See post on making lemonade. [...]

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