C.I.A. REPORTNo little birdiewants to deal with…Septic tank overflow. If you live in many parts of Parkland you have discovered the joys of life without city water orsewer services. We recently came home one afternoon to the lovely aroma and an equally lovely pool of not so niceseptic back up in my shower. It had been awhile since we had the septic tank pumped and it reminded me quiteemphatically that it was time. Let’s face it, most of us ignore this most vital function of our existence until it’s too lateand we have a sea of yuck making its way around our home. I called a plumber friend to see whom he’d recommend. Ihad used another well known company in the past but really wanted to do some comparison shopping. He referred meto A. Alligator, Inc. I called them to compare prices with my previous company and they were surprisingly lower.Since the job was a must do right away type deal, I was hopeful that they could get out to me in a jiffy. I spoke withMaria, who I later learned was the owner, who assured me that they would definitely be able to help me with sameday service. I left my phone numbers with her and, as she promised, she kept me informed throughout the day aboutthe arrival of her crew. <strong>The</strong>y had the job done quickly and painlessly in no time at all without any hassle. Before Iknew it, I was able to flush away in peace! <strong>The</strong>y offer many additional related septic services and have been inbusiness for almost 20 years.<strong>The</strong>y are open 7 days a week and are available for same day service if you wind upin a bind like me! Hopefully, you won’t need them, but if you do A-Alligator, Inc., is A rated in myhousehold (especially the bathroom!). Check them out at a-alligator.com.Birdie needed a little break from the holiday hubbub….and decided to get out for a nice Saturday evening. We have been lucky enough to enjoy at least a few coolFlorida evenings lately and decided to go to Mizner Park in Boca Raton for dinner and some strolling in thefresh air. We wound up walking up to a cute café called Moquila Restaurant and Bar located at 88 Plaza RealSouth. While they have a chic indoor dining area we opted for the sidewalk seating because of the lovely weather.Moquilla is an authentic Mexican restaurant offering a new and exciting twist on the traditional Mexicanfare. All of their tortillas, guacamoles, salsas and sauces are made from scratch with authentic traditional ingredients.<strong>The</strong>y will prepare a mouthwatering guacamole tableside for you to enjoy, which is something you don’twant to miss. I opted for the Chicken Tortilla soup which is a favorite of mine. It was thick and creamy as well asspicy and flavorful, a dish that could stand alone as meal! I also had the Carnea La Parilla which was a skirt steak marinated in the tastiest, most succulentspices ever, and was served with mounds of mushrooms and crispy plantainsand a delectable Chimmichura sauce that I could not get enough of. Myhusband had a dish of Tilapia which was prepared with a pumpkin seed crustand was also out of this world. <strong>The</strong>y have a Fiesta Night on Fridays andWednesday’s is Ladies Night.<strong>The</strong>y offer take out and delivery as well. And ofcourse, let me not gloss over the excellent service that we enjoyed on this perfectnight out. Our server was well informed, very efficient and nice as well. Iwould return for another round of Great Mexican food without hesitation.Try out Moquila and you will definitely put a little spice in your date night!Another night in…. perfect for Italian….I don’t usually brag about two different food places in one CIA report, but thismonth I was impressed when I attended a birthday party at Annie’s Pizza, apizza shop located in Coral Springs at 11348 Wiles Road. Honestly, youmight just drive right by them in their little storefront business and neverknow what you’re missing! Let me tell you, it was a busy, busy place. It remindedme of my Italian relatives working in Grandma’s kitchen preparing a big,authentic Italian feast. <strong>The</strong>se people were hustling all over the kitchen andaround the front dining area getting food out to their patron’s hot and fast.You can sit counter side and enjoy their yummy menu offerings, do take out,or delivery. We called in our order and when we got there it was steamy andready to go. Our menu for the evening consisted of a huge, I mean HUGE,calzone that was chock full of pepperoni and mouthwatering cheeses, a strombolipacked with chicken, broccoli and a cheese blend that just melted in yourmouth. We also had the more traditional pizza with various toppings that wasone of the best I have ever had. Being Italian, my standards for anything pizzarelated are pretty high and Annie’s was definitely a winner. I liked their friendlyand efficient service and was impressed overall with the quality and quantityof their food. We had more than enough for our party and were as stuffed asa canolli to boot! For Italian at its best, trust me and try Annie’s Pizza.44 FEBRUARY <strong>2008</strong>
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