You know what was missing from my linguine and clams? Well, for one, linguine. But the most important thing was: GARLIC! I heart garlic.

With no food in her apartment, Lydia eats out at least one meal per day. Today's food experience was lunch at Le Cheval on Bancroft and Bowditch. An airy space hidden behind the YWCA, La Cheval offers a 3-item lunch buffet for $5 (tax included). I had the curry chicken, the lemongrass chicken and the green beans, but they have a lot of other dishes offered including eggplant dishes, spicy tofu and a plethora of chicken. The curry chicken was mediocre, but the green beans and the lemongrass chicken more than made up for that choice- the green beans were crisp and lemongrass chicken was sauted with onion. The three selections come with a large scoop of rice; a drink is another dollar with free refills. This was actually my first time at Le Chaval for lunch and I have to say that I am very impressed with the amount of food you get for the price as well as the spacious dining area. $5 even for a very full stomach is a good deal indeed. Entrance is on Bowditch facing Urban Outfitters.