Feeling the karma at Dharma

How I love the new Lowell, let me count the ways. First there's Dharma Buns. True it's been open for well over a month now, but Bistro Broad likes to wait until things get de-kinkified. I dined there last night and was like "where am I?" It was late, I was tired and for a second or two I thought I had taken a right turn and ended up in Manhattan. The orange vibe and hip, focused feel of this mod sub shop got me charged up about the Mill City like it was 2007. And the beer selection .... ummmmmmmmmmm. I slugged down a Peaks Organic nut brown ale and did the Guy Fieri hunch on a packed Virginia ham (sliced uber thin) sandwich with sautéed mushrooms, jalapenos, tomato and the kitchen sink. The Italian bun here feels so very French, with its crunchy outer and springy inner. If I was a college kid, this would be my defacto office.
 
                                                      

    On to the The Second Wind. Did you know that the Gorham Street cafe makes their own marshmallows, which they tuck into decadent s'mores? Yes, I am happy to report, it is all true. A clever chick named Sweet Lydia sneaks into the space to whip up mad flavors like peppermint (severe) and toasted coconut (didn't try it). I never gave much thought to this kid-friendly treat, but in this woman's capable hands they become gourmet gold. I fear for the Lowell cafes that are taking on the Second Wind in next week's hot chocolate competition. They are considering white hot chocolate with peppermint marshmallows and crushed candy canes or coconut hot chocolate with toasted coconut marshmallows. I vote for the latter. How about you?   
      
Posted by Bistro Broad at 11/21/2009 6:12 PM
Categories: Restaurant Review
Tags: smores Dharma Buns Lowell
 

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  • 11/23/2009 9:09 PM Denise wrote:
    Hi BB: So who is this Sweet Lydia of whom you write? Any more details about this maven of marshmallows?

    P.S. I'm with you on the coconut hot chocolate with coconut marshmallows. Sorry, but any mint and chocolate combo always leaves me saying "Why?" Nothing against mint, but leave it out of the goodness that is chocolate.
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  • 11/23/2009 11:14 PM Bistro Broad wrote:
    I don't know who the mystery maven is, but I intend to find out. Return soon for a post on S. Lydia.
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  • 11/24/2009 10:50 AM donald duck wrote:
    oh yeah dharma buns home of the 10 dollar half sub. Delicious and a great value
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  • 11/25/2009 5:02 AM Jim LeFleur wrote:
    some comparison shopping, dharma buns charges the most with the least built reputation downtown.

    Old Court 1/2 lb broiled burger w/ lettuce, tomato, fries = $6.95 before tax

    Village Smokehouse 1/2 pound burger w/ lettuce, tomato, BBQ sauce & a side order (fries) = $8.95 before tax

    Lowell beer works burger w/fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle = $9.45 before tax

    Garcia Brogan's 1/2 burger w/ tomato,onion,lettuce,french fries = $8.99 before tax

    Cobblestone's Backyard burger w/ cheese and side (fries) = $8.99 before tax

    Fortunato's burger w/lettuce, tomato, red onion, horseradish mayonnaise, pasta chips and a pickle = $9 before tax

    Dharmabuns burger: $6.95 = 2 included toppings: lettuce, tomato
    +
    2 penalty toppings of onion, pickle: 25 cents each, 50 cents total
    +
    fries: 2.95 regular size
    =
    $10.40 before tax
    even w/o the 2 extra toppings, $9.90 before tax
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  • 11/25/2009 9:17 AM Bistro Broad wrote:
    OK food friends ease up on the newcommers who are trying to make a go of it in the Mill City. This place is a refreshing change from the old school sub shops and we the people, need to support them. Sometimes going local meals paying a tad more. We can all save a bundle by eating at Wendy's, but do you want a town filled w/ corporate chains? Remember Lowell is unique and inspiring. Let the Dharma flow.
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  • 11/30/2009 2:09 PM MichellePC wrote:
    Homemade marshmallows gets bonus points with me - it's always good to see a place that's focused on quality.
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