Koriente

It's about that time in my degree program in which the end is so near that it is exciting and anxiety-inducing. Which reminds me, I don't recommend thinking about your to-do list while you're working out on an elliptical, or any machine for that matter. Instead of focusing on my workout or the magazine in front of me, I started thinking about everything I have going on. My heart beat was already elevated and thinking about deadlines and graduation (and the possibility of not graduating on time) made my heart beat a lot faster and my stress went through the roof. Within five seconds or so I had to slow down and take a break because I was literally gasping for air. Not a good sign!

For now I'm reminding myself to take it one day at a time and keep taking care of myself. If I let myself get easily stressed out, it'll only make things worse. Thankfully I have friends I can meet up with at terrific restaurants like Koriente to get my mind in a better place.



Koriente is practically right down the street from me, although it's almost easy to pass by and miss due to all of the construction going on along E. 7th St. I had heard great things about this place and I wasn't disappointed on my first visit. It's a very small restaurant but they do have outside seating that's perfect on days with beautiful weather. They have a framed picture up on the wall of one of the Rolling Stone covers John Lennon and Yoko Ono did that I really like. There's just something about that embrace! And apparently Annie Liebovitz took that picture the day he was killed, which makes it really tragic.



I was tempted to try the Japchei (sweet potato noodes!!) but I decided on the Koriente Curry (A) with brown rice and tofu. It was sooo good and incredibly spicy in the best possible way. The portions are large which means you essentially get another day's meal with the leftovers. The next time I visit Koriente I'll have to try one of their teas, either a bubble tea or an eternal love tea. And I will be back. For the Japchei.


Koriente
621 E 7th St
Phone: 512-275-0852