This review is for Epicurean Lite - 5 stars all the way! I received a $50 gift certificate and said, what the heck, I'll give this meal service a try. Little did I know how much I would LOVE the food and that the service would practically overhaul my lifestyle! I consider myself a "foodie" who used to eat out at restaurants every meal (I am also a pretty decent cook, just find I don't have the time). Now I order most of my meals for the week from Epicurean Lite. The food is DELICIOUS! I mean, totally GOURMET and OUTSTANDING!!! Yet, it's prepared thoughtfully and healthily, and in portioned sizes, so I FEEL GOOD about what I'm eating. Bonus: I dropped some pounds and inches since I started getting Epicurean Lite - hurray! There is such variety from week to week that I never get bored and I actually get excited when they post the new menus to see what's in store for the following week! Prices for lunch and dinner are in the $9-$16 range, but usually about $12-$13 on average. That may seem a little pricey but it's actually a really fantastic deal for the quality you get. Let me tell ya, I went out to a nice restaurant for lunch yesterday and was so disappointed, I was actually mad at myself for spending nearly $30 on my meal (with tax and tip, etc.) that wasn't nearly as good as what I had at home in my fridge from Epicurean Lite. Lesson learned! Note that they take great care to package everything up separately so it stays fresh and crisp throughout the week. You can pickup from their location on Memorial Drive near Shepherd, which I have done a couple of times (it is a little tricky to find but just call and they'll kindly guide you there and give you the gate code) or have your week of meals delivered on Mondays (which works great for me, and costs only $10 being close to downtown - a LOT less than fees you pay for other meal delivery services). Patti is a gem, is beyond friendly, and always leaves lovely handwritten notes on the receipt, and sometimes even a little extra treat in the bag. I really don't know why there aren't a bazillion reviews for this place - all glowing, of course - maybe they are just super humble and it's one of the best kept secrets in Houston. They just celebrated their 24th year in business, so they are doing something right! Now the secret is out and you know, too! Do yourself a favor and give Epicurean Lite a whirl!
Here are some of the AMAZING meals I've enjoyed in just the past few weeks:
Apricot Roast Pork Tenderloin
Spanish Paella
Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Roasted Chicken
Memorial Drive Salad
Baja Fish Tacos
Chicken Salad Verde
The Great Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
Shrimp and Pesto Linguine
Tuscan Roasted Chicken w/Cannellini Bean and Greens
Chicken Divan
Breakfast Vegetable Quiche
Bombay Chicken Salad
Breakfast Casserole Green Chiles
Bianca Lasagna
Bahn Mi Pork Bowl
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Beef Tenderloin Cobb Salad
Dijon Chicken Pasta Salad
Baked Cod over Polenta with Greens
Basil Stuffed Chicken
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