Spring Break
Diversions BINGE
Craig Bidiman
Issue date: 5/16/08 Section: Diversions
The consensus was that the restaurant catered to even the pickiest of college eaters.
Brianne and Josh discussed their taquitos, beef tostadas and mixed burritos with a consolidated response.
So La Conga may not be the most healthful choice this late at night, but alas, we were embracing the heat of the night, burning the midnight oil.
Rick chimed in about his "OreBido," the menu's signature Oregon Burrito. Rick claimed that it made him feel strangely glad to be an Oregonian.
"It is truly the perfect combination of steak, cheese, beans and grease," he said in a matter-of-fact tone. "It is the perfect size and price for a college student."
Ian and his carne asada chips were next on the discussion block. Although they apparently kicked Ian's ass, he exclaimed that later would ultimately be no bueno.
"I do have enough for breakfast in the morning," he said, "I'll say that much about it."
Peter shed light on a delicacy he was pleased to see on the menu: lengua, or cow tongue.
"It was badass," Peter said. "It was just the right amount of chewiness. Some restaurants tend to get it wrong, but [La Conga] got it right."
Peter's fraternity brother, Jason, got the fish taco.
Ruben Casas ultimately showed late, flying in from California and joining the party halfway through Joe's second rant. He was clearly weirded out by the awkwardness of the situation.
Closing discussion consisted of simple requests to find bathrooms, of which there is only one - a woman's bathroom in the back of the restaurant. Great.
In my short time as Diversions editor, I have not found a staff this entertaining or a restaurant this tasty that also provides wifi! Whenever a dispute arose, I was able to jet over to wikipedia and learn which Kevin Costner films were worth ever mentioning in an article or countdown: none.
Craig Bidiman
diversons@dailybarometer.com
Brianne and Josh discussed their taquitos, beef tostadas and mixed burritos with a consolidated response.
So La Conga may not be the most healthful choice this late at night, but alas, we were embracing the heat of the night, burning the midnight oil.
Rick chimed in about his "OreBido," the menu's signature Oregon Burrito. Rick claimed that it made him feel strangely glad to be an Oregonian.
"It is truly the perfect combination of steak, cheese, beans and grease," he said in a matter-of-fact tone. "It is the perfect size and price for a college student."
Ian and his carne asada chips were next on the discussion block. Although they apparently kicked Ian's ass, he exclaimed that later would ultimately be no bueno.
"I do have enough for breakfast in the morning," he said, "I'll say that much about it."
Peter shed light on a delicacy he was pleased to see on the menu: lengua, or cow tongue.
"It was badass," Peter said. "It was just the right amount of chewiness. Some restaurants tend to get it wrong, but [La Conga] got it right."
Peter's fraternity brother, Jason, got the fish taco.
Ruben Casas ultimately showed late, flying in from California and joining the party halfway through Joe's second rant. He was clearly weirded out by the awkwardness of the situation.
Closing discussion consisted of simple requests to find bathrooms, of which there is only one - a woman's bathroom in the back of the restaurant. Great.
In my short time as Diversions editor, I have not found a staff this entertaining or a restaurant this tasty that also provides wifi! Whenever a dispute arose, I was able to jet over to wikipedia and learn which Kevin Costner films were worth ever mentioning in an article or countdown: none.
Craig Bidiman
diversons@dailybarometer.com
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