So I was in Saskatchewan for a few days this week visiting family. During my visit, I went to Moose Jaw for the afternoon and I was excited to check out the town... city? I have always driven through Moose Jaw on the way to Gravelbourg where some family resides, but I haven't really hung out in M.J. After parking across the street from the famous spa there, I walked down main street. To my surprise, I found a Tutti Frutti! I have a small obsession with Tutti Frutti, and I really was not expecting to find one in Moose Jaw. I grabbed some angel food cake, kiwi and mango flavours and my toppings were cheesecake bites, maraschino cherries and fruit loops! Much better toppings (in my opinion) than what the Tutti Frutti found on Taylor offers. At that location, I usually pick up some pineapple and peanut M & M's since it seems that most of the toppings they offer are jellys, which have gelatin in them. A limitation for vegetarians. At least I can add fruit right? Boring....
After grabbing my treat, I was hoping to find a bookstore or a fun gift shop. I ended up finding a coffee house that roasts their own coffee beans. I tried a house decaf which was delicious! For some reason, when I was talking to the barista, I remembered an episode of "You Gotta Eat Here" where the host went to Moose Jaw for a place that are famous for their wings since they offered over 30 flavours or something ridiculous like that. The reason why I remembered that particular episode (besides the fact that I was in Moose Jaw) was that they also deep fried pickles. I wanted deep fried pickles! The barista knew exactly what I was talking about, and she told me that the restaurant was called Deja Vu. Sure enough, when I walked in there were a few posters promoting that the restaurant was on the Canadian version of "Diners, Drive-in's and Dives" show. I grabbed a menu hoping to entice the company I was with to eat there for supper. Unfortunately, my 90 year old grandmother was more interested in going to that place where they had that really good beef dip. So, off we went to O.J.'S (Original Joe's) as she calls it.
Of course I was disappointed that I would not get my deep fried pickles with the famous house ranch dressing, but I was okay with the idea of having a veggie burger. I usually do not have high expectations for variety at chain restaurants, but, that turned around quite quickly. I noticed that the menu had been updated (since last year, I am guessing since that is the last time I went) and they had a Jalapeno Mac and Cheese option with panko and parmesan baked crust available. What I was not expecting while perusing the menu was the option to add soy chicken pieces for $2.50. SOLD! My meal was excellent but I was quite concerned that I was eating actual chicken (I couldn't remember the texture or taste). The waitress assured me that it was soy since she checked three times with the kitchen citing how it's not a common order.
With my fancy mac & cheese and a pint of Original 16, I was a very happy lady.
Cheers!
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