A couple of weeks ago I visited the local deli near my workplace to pick up lunch. The shop always has a few different types of soup which are in large black pots in front of the salad bar. Each soup pot has a computer-created title paper taped onto it to let the customer know what deliciousness is on tap that day. On a recent visit, the available soups included "Grenn Spilt," which I can only imagine is in actuality Split Pea (it was sort of green). I was mad that I didn't bring my phone with me so I was unable to take a photo of the mystery soup label at that time. I thought I lost my chance until late last week when the screwy label appeared again. And again today. I am somewhat perplexed by this extremely poor choice of words. I can accept "Green Spilt" or "Spilt Pea," or even "Green Pee," but how did they come up with "Grenn Spilt"? I actually Googled "Grenn Spilt" to make sure it wasn't a foreign soup I hadn't come across until now (it wasn't). Apparently the computer wiz in charge of creating these labels doesn't use Microsoft Word, as the deli is also known for preparing the classic soups, "Chicken Nodle," "Vege" and "Manhatan Clam Chowder" (ok, that one's not so bad unless you consider that it's the name of the borough the business is located in). So next time you're in the mood for a cup of mystery soup, go to Canal Street and West Broadway. You won't be disappointed.
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