Restaurant review: Ingredient

Thursday, August 20, 2009

While walking down Mass Street on a summer afternoon, I passed by a Lawrence original, Ingredient. I always see people coming in and out of this hot spot and always say to myself that I will eat here the next time I am feeling famished, but never follow through on it. Except for today. Today I made the decision to eat there and follow through on my decision. It is safe to say that I was not disappointed by my visit.

When I walked in, I was impressed by the modernized design of the place and was immediately welcomed by friendly staff. As I got up to order there was so much to choose from that I felt a bit overwhelmed. Ingredient offers choices ranging from humungous salads and delicious wraps, to extravagant pizzas and incredible sandwiches. Once you order and pay, you go sit down and wait for your order and it’s often packed in there so you may be waiting for a while, which is truly the only downside. But once the food is set down in front of your face and you dive in, you know it was worth the wait.

The price range for Ingredient is about $10 to $15, so it’s a good deal if you’re looking for a spot for a date night.

3 out of 4 stars

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