Reminiscing about Elon

Often I would complain about the food selection in the Burlington, NC area. Although a meal at Applebee's, Chili's, Ruby Tuesdays, Outback Steakhouse, and anywhere else on Huffman Mill Rd. (which I refer to as the Fast Food Freeway), it is never figure or wallet friendly. I often enjoyed going home and having all of the DC area places available. Now that I am officially home for good, I find myself missing my staples places. For those you have the fortune of returning to Burlington, I want to impart some of my food wisdom on you.

#1 - South Bound Sandwich Works (otherwise known as SBSW) is in the Correct Time Plaza and is a hidden gem of a sandwich shop. With an authentic railroad theme, most of the sandwiches are named according to the theme. An insider there once told me that the best sandwich is "the Conductor". It is important to make the key ingredient swaps. First, swap the bread it comes on for the toasted sourdough. Secondly, swap the ham for turkey. This sandwich will definitely fill you up and be delicious.

#2 - Village Grill's Key West Chicken Salad was a staple during women's recruitment period. Village Grill was always packed with quick to-go orders. The salad comes with grilled chicken prepared "Key West" style that offered a different take on an average grilled chicken sandwich. It is also served with tortilla chips that adds a little guilt to the salad, but not enough to regret it. Add a little low-fat ranch to this salad and your mouth will melt.

#3 - Brixx Pizza is located in Alamance Crossing and is phoenix card friendly! Since Mellow Mushroom overshadowed Brixx pizza, it has been a quiet addition to the new shopping center. The sandwiches, salads, and pizzas are all divine. A margherita pizza always seems easy in nature and almost impossible to mess it up. However, as simple as it is, often places can mess it up if fresh ingredients are not used. Brixx Pizza uses fresh mozzarella and basil on a thin crust that makes this pizza delectable.