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Ivory Tusk

Ivory Tusk from Flying Rhino on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Ivory Tusk from Flying Rhino on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

The Flying Rhino is one of my favorite “watering holes” in Worcester. I love the eclectic vibe, food, atmosphere, and come warm weather, the alfresco dining. As an individual who prides herself on eating relatively “healthy”, I am thrilled that the Flying Rhino is endorsed by WooFood.

On this Tuesday night out, I was shocked and pleasantly surprised at how busy the restaurant was. I love when establishments are crowded, especially on what most would consider a “slower” evening. Upon reading the menu, I knew almost immediately what I wanted. One of my long time favorite, go-to dishes, the Ivory Tusk. The twist for this foodies event…this usually decadent dish has received a Woo Food makeover, and is delightful. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the Ivory Tusk…essentially, it is a Philly cheesesteak made with chicken instead of steak. The traditional dish is served with your choice of homemade French fries, black beans, or broccoli slaw. The sandwich itself is a heaping portion of chicken, caramelized onions, and American cheese on a crusty baguette. Simply delicious. Once slimmed down to meet the WooFood requirements, the sandwich are now served tucked tightly inside a whole-wheat wrap with a slightly smaller portion of chicken-cheesy goodness. As a side, broccoli slaw made with crunchy broccoli florets, red onions, shaved carrots, and cranberries in a light mayonnaise…overall, the perfect companion to the sandwich. I know…you skeptics may not believe that the WooFood version of the Ivory Tusk is as good as the original, but I can promise you…it is better!  -AV