March 6, 2008

Passion Produces Tantalizing Taste

We were supposed to have an informal presentation by Doug Griebel, a Marietta College Alum, but he was unable to join us for lunch at his restaurant, Rosa Mexicana, due to a business meeting. Even without his physical presence, it is evident that his passion for food and Mexican culture are driving forces behind the success of his business.

Signage for the Rosa Mexicana.

We dined family style on a wide selection of Mexican cuisine, but my favorite dish of the meal was actually one of the starters, Flautas de Pollo with two different sauces. I was most surprised by the dessert, well I knew that it would be flan, I was just shocked that I liked it. No, I mean, I loved it. I am known to be a finicky eater, but there everything at the table resulted in at least a second bite from me.

Flautas de Pollo

Clearly, the love of a culture, and the devotion to a craft cultivate a following any business would envy.