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by RolfRolles 4722 days ago
I've tried literally about a dozen times at this point. Only once did I get some sort of response from the server; now clicking "place order" simply does nothing. Too bad; they got all of this publicity at the expense of their target audience not being able to use the service. I hope everyone who was interested remembers to try again tomorrow.

Edit: Alright, I finally succeeded. It took less than three minutes to arrive once my order was placed!

The packaged meal: http://imgur.com/JHrZbTd,WDG574u,2z9KKxn,350v3fd#2 Unwrapped: http://imgur.com/JHrZbTd,WDG574u,2z9KKxn,350v3fd#0

"Carnitas Enchiladas $6.00 Braised Pork with Red Onion and White Cheddar Wrapped in White Corn Tortillas Baked in Red Chile Sauce, Served with Black Beans and Spanish Rice"

What it looks like: http://imgur.com/JHrZbTd,WDG574u,2z9KKxn,350v3fd#1

What it tastes like: Rice: very tasty. Beans: the opposite of tasty; this is actually un-appetizing, and if I was the type to waste food, I would not continue eating it. Enchiladas: doesn't taste bad, but is also not very flavorful.

"Butternut Risotto $6.00 Arborio Rice with Tart Apple, Butternut Squash, Sweet Onion on a Bed of Baby Spinach, with Roasted Cauliflower, and Braised Fennel"

What it looks like: http://imgur.com/JHrZbTd,WDG574u,2z9KKxn,350v3fd#3

What it tastes like: Risotto: tastes mushy, kind of like paste. Caulliflower: doesn't taste bad, but is also not very exciting. Bed of baby spinach: tastes like poison. I don't know how to describe it better, but it tastes terrible.

I guess this is a decent meal for $6.00. It's certainly better than fast food. I have a hard time calling it "gourmet" and I'm not sure if I would order it again. (Living in Berkeley, I am spoiled on the local food, which can be properly considered "gourmet").