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		<title>Yesterday&#8217;s Lunch</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Krista</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, my department at work had a lunch meeting at one of our favorite places, Pugzies Restaurant.  It is located at Highland and 16th street and really easy to get to from the 51.  I had a Greek salad yesterday, but I frequently get their turkey sandwich and chicken noodle soup.  I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday, my department at work had a lunch meeting at one of our favorite places, <a href="http://www.pugzies.com/index.htm">Pugzies Restaurant</a>.  It is located at Highland and 16th street and really easy to get to from the 51.  I had a Greek salad yesterday, but I frequently get their turkey sandwich and chicken noodle soup.  I was introduced to the place only a few months ago, and it continues to impress.</p>
<p>They seem to have an emphasis on good food fast, a reasonable price point-  I spend between $8-$14 on lunch there, and a lot of room.  I have never tried the drive through.</p>
<p>Just a couple of minor negatives.  The bathrooms are outside and a bit of a walk to get to.  The ordering system, while expertly managed, creates congestion and confusion around the registers. Other than those things and a weirdly striped parking lot, I have to recommend it for anyone looking for a good place for a business lunch or to meet a friend near downtown.</p>
<p>From their <a href="http://www.pugzies.com/index.htm">website</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Pugzie&#8217;s was established and opened for business on Sept. 23, 1981.<br />
Two sisters, Lynn Pugliano and Lisa Pugliano-Wright, with the help of their parents, converted a service station owned by their father into the original sandwich shop. The restaurant was named &#8220;Pugzie&#8217;s&#8221; as a shortened version of their last name. The toucan bird was selected as a logo of their tropical garden atmosphere. Their goal was to provide fresh, healthy lunches with friendly, fast service.<br />
After 13 years of continued growth and 3 expansions on the original building, there was no room left to expand. A 12,000 sq. ft. office complex adjacent to their property was purchased and 6,000 sq. ft. was remodeled into a new restaurant with inside seating for 282 people. They also added a drive-up window for phone and fax orders and a beautiful courtyard for outdoor eating. The original restaurant was torn down and converted to customer parking for the new building.<br />
Lynn and Lisa, along with Lisa&#8217;s daughter Gina and several original employees, recently celebrated their 26th year in business.</p></blockquote>
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