Booster Juice

Being on crutches I’ve been embracing all conveniently located food things in recent times, and the Scotia Centre food court is my best option for weekday lunches.
My previous favourite was Feta & Olive with their freshly made falafel wrap ($ 6.29 plus tax) but the toasted Chipotle Chicken Panini at Booster Juice (with Monterey Jack cheddar, peppers and red onion) for $ 5.45 plus tax has just edged them out. Plus toasted paninis just offer that bit of extra tasty carb goodness, and any lunch for under $ 6 is pretty great value.
All of their wraps and paninis are $ 5.45 — with veggie, chicken (bbq, chipotle or pesto) and steak options. Order on the left side of the counter and your food will magically* appear on the right hand side in just a few minutes. I’d like to try one of their juices, if only I had a beverage holder for my crutches…
* Magically = handed to you by a staff member in a brown paper bag with napkins.

I once watched a documentary on Michael Jackson where he was choreographing a routine with another dancer. His attention to detail was impeccable. He did the moves and the description went something like this: «Toes in, toes out, point the gun down (created through using thumb and index finger) and „bang“ (hand shakes slightly).» And though I will spare you the spaced-​out analogy that I am brewing here between the controversial former «King of Pop» and this juicery, I will say that this Booster Juice certainly has its system and details down to a tee.
Today, I craved the Red Sunrise which is a lovely concoction of carrots, beets and apple giving the beverage a mellow sweet taste. A noble alternative to all the over-​sugary drinks that seem to surround down-​town.
Great smiling service though the cashier was missing a tooth, not that there is anything wrong with that. «Small or regular.» «Cash, Debit or Credit.». «Great thanks.» The phrases came automatically but genuinely enough to know that I was communicating with a person. The details permeate down to the credit machine which told me that the machine is checked twice a day (I’ll assume for information stealing devices and not for germs) and is stored in safe place after hours. Wonderful! I suppose I’ll take their word for it.
Though there was one person ahead of me, it took 30 seconds to have my drink ready. Impressed, I was. And as always it was deliciously satisfying. A $ 4.57 snack, it’s hardy cost-​effective. But once in awhile, why not?

I am most definitely a fan of Booster Juice. What’s great about this particular one however is its location! Located right at the heart of the Scotia Centre, this Booster Juice makes it easy to stay on your 2010 health regiment.
Right above the Booster Juice two floors up is a gym, and then on your way out you can grab a protein smoothie! Plus it beats having places like this in our indoor +15 malls because it encourages healthy food choices!
Trust me, it’s better to grab a Booster than a donut and coffee. It’s a brand new year, full of brand new resolutions. Be sure to stay on track and take advantage of this place!