So, restaurant week is over halfway finished and I must say, I think Gene may very well end up the big winner (for reasons other than being married to me).
Monday, dinner was at a local restaurant that we have visited before. Gene had the prime rib and I had a terrifyingly large portion of lamb. He also had an appetizer portion of beef and blue cheese nachos, which was better than my shrimp cocktail. Dessert was OK – I had cobbler (I guess – I have completely forgotten) and Gene had key lime cheesecake. Gene won the night on the strength of the prime rib.
Tuesday, we had to eat…at home! sob, sob. I had to clean up after dinner! weep! It didn’t take long for me to totally get out of the habit of cleaning the kitchen! Nobody won.
Wednesday was another local restaurant. Booooring. Gene ordered off the regular menu but I ordered off the special restaurant week menu, so I guess I technically win. But, Gene’s food was better. Highlight: red velvet cake (mine).
Thursday (tonight) was another local restaurant. I started with a salad (look, ma, I’m eating vegetables!) and Gene had fries (as an appetizer? weird!). The fries came with garlic mayo for dipping and it was very good. We both had beef for entrees and it was fine (nothing we couldn’t pull off our grill at home). Gene had apple cake for dessert and I had a brownie thing. Highlight: a yummy drink called the Rum Runner. (After the week I’m having, I have earned it!)
The rest of the week is going to be awesome, I just know it. Dinner tomorrow is upscale Mexican with the Almighty D and her husband. Saturday we’re eating out with one of Gene’s coworkers and a friend and Sunday is fondue. Mmm, mmm, good!
And AWESOME it was!!!! Thanks again for a lovely evening – thoroughly enjoyed the tantalizing and tasty culinary masterpieces and the wonderful company! We should make it a monthly thing! Have your peeps call my peeps dahling! LMAO