Maum

When I first stepped into Maum, it was because I had seen others with their computers working away. It was close to where I was working, and might prove to be a good spot to catch up on my writing. I soon realized that this place would not just be a place to buy something small so that I didn't feel bad about using their WiFi.

The first thing I saw was a huge case of cakes and pastries. A cake of every flavor filled the case in a way that would make a child dream of birthdays to come...


The dessert trays were enticing enough that I could only hope that my meal would not be sufficient to satisfy my hunger.

The smell of fresh breads lightly permeated the room. There was a bread for every occasion.

The lunch menu was dotted with soups, salads and sandwiches. Coffees, teas and gourmet bottled drinks, as well as the old stand-by Coke were available. The sandwich prices looked to be high at six or seven dollars apiece, but I ordered anyway. Chicken Salad. It came with chips and a side of sliced tomatoes and pickles.


I made my way to my table and waited for just a moment. Then I saw the sandwich that I ordered, and the price was suddenly reasonable.

Three slices of bread, separated by Chicken salad that has to be tasted to be appreciated! The blend of chicken with raisins, mayo, nuts and lettuce transformed this ordinary light lunch into a delicious meal that I could not finish. Not in the thirty minutes I had to spare, anyway.

So with one more longing look at the dessert case, I made a promise to myself that I would return...