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Funky Cow Café:
Moo-nique Bites BY JASMINE FARRELL
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istinctive and Avante Garde, the Funky Cow Café is a laid-back eatery owned by the creative and warm, Ricky Alverio. Located on the corner of Bellevue and Central, one cannot help but be enticed by the cow chair that sits calmly by the entrance door. With twenty years of experience as an interior and exterior designer, it’s no surprise that Alverio made sure to create an unforgettable and fun atmosphere. The cow print and sequence pillows, cow print high chairs and cowlike prints throughout the café felt playful and welcoming. The main colors, green and black, left a vibrant impression on me because it wasn’t what I expected looking at the outside of the restaurant. Opening in 2016, the Funky Cow Café stands out with various savory waffle dishWINTER 2022
es. The menu includes tasty sandwiches, soups, distinctive salads, etc. What makes Funky Cow Café stand out is Alverio’s choice to replace the bland bread for savory waffles! Passion oozes from his eyes as he speaks about why he chose waffles instead of basic bread, “We needed something. Seven years ago, I believe that the food industry had changed drastically. Everybody was looking to eat a little healthier because of their dietary needs and so on, so I thought: why not create something totally different, out of the box, experiment, and do something so crazy and fun! That physically meant a savory waffle. A cow produces beef and produces milk, sweet and savory merge them together and that’s how the bangin brisket was created. Savory waffle entrees have been in existence for many 16
years now. It’s so original but why not invent that crispy, delicious, airy, amazing waffle.” My tastebuds agree. The waffles are savory, flavorful, and crispy. Although I did not have the Bangin’ brisket, I did sink my teeth in Lola’s Cuban sandwich. Hefty slices of roasted pork, ham, crunchy pickles, and Lola’s sauce. The crunch and creamy fusion of tangy zest were delicious. It’s a messy sandwich- be warned! Nonetheless, it’s worth the extra napkins. During these brisk winter months, the Chicken Orzo Soup please see BITES, page 17 08037
