After Sues and I went to listen to a talk at Harvard by the founder of BlogHer, we realized we were starving. Actually, I realized I was starving during the talk as my stomach was growling louder than it ever has before. A few months ago Sues and I were hanging out in Harvard Square and we stumbled across a cafe called Z Square, we went in and grabbed a menu, and left since we had plans to be somewhere else.
So when the talk had ended the other night I remembered that we never actually ate at Z Square and figured we should try it. So glad we did. Sues got the Smoked Turkey and Gruyere Cheese panini with dijon mustard and tomato and potato salad for a side. I got a ZLT (applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on toasted sourdough) with potato salad on the side as well. First of all… avocado on a traditional BLT… loved it. Second, the ZLT had the perfect amount of crunch and also softness from the avocado and tomato. I think after each bite I said “mmm.. this is sooo good” with a smile. And the potato salad! Normally I’m not such a fan of eating potato salad or other heavily mayo’ed foods that weren’t made by someone I know (aka my moms or my aunts. yuuum!) But I figured I’d give it a try anddddd it was worth it! Really good consistency and not too much mayo, however it did need a little salt… no biggie. Also, the atmosphere at Z Square was quite lovely. Lots of chill Harvard students, great music, and the people who work there were friendly and genuine. There’s also a full restaurant and bar downstairs from the cafe.
Smoked Turkey and Gruyere Cheese with Dijon mustard and tomato
ZLT, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado on toasted sourdough
Click on the menu pages for a closer look:
Stay tuned this Spring for other Harvard Square eateries because I have a feeling we’ll be going back so much more as the nice weather approaches!!
[Chels]
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OH MY! That ZLT sounds incredible and I am fan of avocado in just about anything. As in, my list for “next time I’m in town” just keeps getting longer.
PS I have a dish of your Double Lemon Bars cooling on the counter and MY stomach is growling…thanks for the recipe!!
Sounds fabulous! YUMM!