How it all began....

My husband and I have been self professed Nacho Connoisseurs for years now.  It all started at our neighborhood Olive Garden. "The Olive Garden," you may wonder. "Why the Olive garden?"  Here is how is all started:

My boyfriend (now husband) and I were enjoying a delicious lunch of soup, salad and bread sticks when I couldn't help but over hear a man at another table as he spoke to his waitress.  He announced himself to be a "pizza connoisseur" and then went on to tell her why the pizza he had been served did not meet his expectations.  The crust was too this, the sauce was too that.  He went on and on!  While I disagree with his technique (the waitress didn't make the pizza!) I was inspired by his passion towards pizza.

I decided then and there that I wanted to be a connoisseur also, and it didn't take long to decide on my specialty.  I love food.  I love salty, crunchy, spicy and cheesy food the most, so it was a no-brainer that I become a Nacho Connoisseur. 

Yesterday we were enjoying a plate of nachos outside on the patio at Legend's American Grill and I made the decision to take my connoisseurship to the next level.  I vowed to start a blog where the nachos we taste will be reviewed based on specific criteria. 

All of the nachos will be critiqued on the following:

Presentation:  How pretty do they look when they arrive?  Are the toppings evenly dispersed?
Value: Am I spending an arm and a leg for something I can make at home in the microwave?
Originality: What are the toppings used?  How innovative is the recipe?
Quality: Are the chips sturdy enough to hold the weight of the toppings?  Are the ingredients fresh?  Is it served piping hot?
Taste: Are they good? Will I order them again?

Every time I order nachos, I will first take a picture before diving in, and then I will report back here with my findings.  I look forward to my first official post as the Nacho Czar!