Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Fast food or Eating out

Yesterday was my friend Arley's 26th birthday and we went out to eat at a Korean BBQ restaurant called Cham Sut Gol in Westminster. If no one has ever had Korean BBQ I urge all of you to go and try it because it is amazing!  The way the meat taste and all the garnishes that come with it are so colorful and tasty. The place we went to had an all you can eat menu and there were grills in front of us so we could cook the meat ourselves. The good thing about these type of restaurants is that it allows for everyone to take their time, wait for the food to be ready, and enjoy each other's company. Usually whenever people eat out they just talk for a little bit and then once the food is done, conversation is very limited. Everyone's faces are pretty much in their food enjoying what is on their plate, and sometimes trying food from those around them. However, last night it was so great to catch up with everyone since i haven't seen them in awhile. While the food was cooking we all pretty much updated each other with our lives and  how this semester has been busy for us, making the outing that much more fun. When the food was ready we took our time and ate our food because soon enough more plates of meat came out ready to be cooked again. We were there for about three hours just eating, drinking, and talking. I haven't been able to do this in awhile because of how busy I have been, which is why fast food joints having been a normal stop for me. However, once in awhile it's good to just relax and eat out forgetting the stresses of life. 

This is one thing I like about food in general, that it can be changed in certain ways depending on one's lifestyle. For instance, if one is in a rush and needs to get somewhere, but knows he or she hasn't ate yet, then fast food is probably the way to go. However, if one has the time to take a break from all the craziness of life then eating out can be great for that person. Food is a necessity to life and it can be changed in any way possible to make it easier for the individual to have. Although fast food joints are so unhealthy, its so convenient to have it because of its price for one, and the time it takes to have it in one's mouth. Also eating out can serve as places for people to have business meetings or social get togethers. Food is so diverse that anyone can enjoy it in any way they want. 

2 comments:

  1. I definitely agree with your response to fast food and eating out. Fast food is typically when you need to use the drive thru because you’re in such a hurry and you just need to “grab and go”. What students and other people in the society are not aware of is that fast food has bad preservatives that are not good for the body. Most fast food places are cheap and that’s probably one of the only main reasons people purchase food to feed their stomach. On the other hand, eating out is one of the best ways to catch up with old friends who you have not seen in a while. The Korean BBQ Restaurant you mentioned in Westminster is one of the best places you could take anyone for the all you can eat deal and take your time bonding.

    -Katelyn

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  2. I used to spend time with my family members eating at a restaurant and talk, but now, since school started, I do not have much time to gather with my family. Hopefully, sooner or later, I do not have to worry about projects and tests, I can have a good weekend to stay with my family and enjoy food. Right now, I go to the Subway at school like three times a day during my break, because I do not have a long break between my classes. I do enjoy slow meal too. I love Chinese Festival days, because this coming Mid-Autumn’s Festival my family will come together and celebrate.

    --Vivian

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