My father once told me, if I kept my ducks in order and made a budget I would never have issues with money. But my father also grew up in rural N.B. during the 60s, so what does he know? I love him to death, but the guy worked at a paper mill then joined the army. I could have followed in his footsteps, but instead I decided to go to university.
Since my decision to come to STU, I’ve had nothing for cash, but a guy has to eat. So, for my first article back in The Aquinian I will be sharing with you some tips on the cheapest and tastiest spots to grab a bite.
Truth is guys, Fredericton is a small place, but it does have a lot of places to eat. Some are on the main streets, others are tucked away in the sketchiest places you can think of.
You can walk downtown and find your obvious hotspots like The Snooty Fox or The Lunar Rogue, but if you want to find something cheap and yet still delicious you need to know what you’re looking for and what days are best for specials.
For instance, the two restaurants I just mentioned both have a half priced wing night. The Fox on Tuesday nights and The Rogue on Thursday nights.
Now, for those of you who are looking for a bit of adventure and a different atmosphere on a tight budget, there are two spots which get my loins sore just thinking about them.
Many of you are going to be spending a great deal of time downtown in the Tannery area and you’re going to want a real afterhours meal. I suggest you check out Chez Riz, underneath the Wilser’s Room. Honestly, their shawarma is probably why I get so fat during the winter.
The reason I stay fat during the summer is because of this little known place in the Forest Hill area. My friends and I use to call it the ‘inconvenience store” about 10 years ago because it was never open when you wanted it to be. It has recently been renovated and turned into a bistro/convenience store. It’s a stone throw away from the Forest Hill residences, at the bottom of Canterbury drive.
When you get there, I suggest you only order one item. You’ll want to get, what I call The Souvlaki Orgasm. I cannot stress how delicious this is. Even the clerks swear this is the best souvlakis you’re going get in the city.
