Source: BroBible
Summary
A Chicago woman, @itsnyjea, ordered a $25 bowl from Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant, and discovered a large flying insect, possibly a butterfly or moth, in her food. She recorded her reaction and posted it on TikTok, where it went viral with over 1.9 million views. The employee offered to remake the dish free of charge, and @itsnyjea accepted, but expressed that she should have gotten a refund. Experts estimate that the average person swallows about a pound of bugs or bug parts per year, mostly from processed foods.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant, serves healthy luxury, but sometimes with a side of insects. A $25 bowl is a pricey meal, but a bug on the side is not what customers expect. @itsnyjea’s reaction is stunned but discreet, and she gets a remake, but not a refund. The average person swallows a pound of bugs per year, but that’s not supposed to be part of the dining experience. Cava’s response is apologetic, but the internet is more concerned about the state of food safety.
Original observation: “Greece in a bowl” now includes a side of insect protein.
Author: Evan Null
