Five Finds on Friday: Andy Argaud
In the Charlottesville food community, when one has a need, others rush to fill it. Today’s Five Finds on Friday come from A Squared Pizza’s Andy Argaud, who could use our help. His three-year-old daughter Zoey was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and now the “precocious, funny, and determined 3-year-old who loves unicorns, Bluey and K-pop Demon Hunters” is in the fight of her life. The community is rallying to help Zoey and her family, raising funds for medical expenses, lost income, and basic household needs: How to chip in: “Help Zoey Beat Leukemia.”
Another way to help is by enjoying Argaud’s delicious pizza at A Squared. Argaud has cut back hours, but still opens from 3 – 8 pm. Argaud’s picks:
1) Vietnamese Coffee from Nguyen’s Kitchen. “I’m typically a black coffee drinker but will always make an exception for this. The coffee is strong enough to power through the cream and sugar to make it an excellent treat. Drink before noon though if you dont want to be awake all night.”
2) Jambon Buerre from Belle. “I am a Frenchman at heart, and this sandwich takes me to sitting at a cafe in the middle of Paris. Their baguettes are the best in town, which pairs so well with the salted butter and ham.”
3) Carne Asada Torta from El Comalito. “After living in L.A. for a few years, I have become very particular with my Mexican food, and Comalito always satisfies. The asada torta is meaty, cheesy and spicy, all the makings of great Mexican dishes. Don’t forget the salsa verde.”
4) Chicharrón, Queso and Frijoles Pupusa from AMIGO Mercado Latino. “This place is a hidden gem. The pupusas are filled to the brim inside delicious masa, paired with slaw. Kick it up a notch with their habenero orange salsa.”
5) Chicken Parm with Pink Lady Sauce from Sal’s Caffe Italia. “I might get in trouble for this one as its a ‘secret menu’ item but boy is it good. A cripsy chicken cutlet with melted mozzarella, on top of a bed of pink lady (marinara and alfredo mix) noodles makes for a delicious meal.”
