weekend

This weekend I decided to explore a little bit of Charlotte, North Carolina. I need to start thinking and researching which area of Charlotte I want to get an apartment in. Thankfully the weather was warm and sunny!!

Saturday morning:

9am Alison and I went for a 3 mile run with a running group I found on meetup. There was probably about 15 runners. After the run through the neighbor, I got a chai latte at Smelly Cat Coffee House and chatted with some of the other runners. The conversation was great but the chai was a little watery and not very favorfully. Then we walked over to Jack Beagles for breakfast. Delicious!!

Sunday morning:

At noon, Alison and I got our picture taken with Santa at Pet Essential. They were so patient with Alison. She did not like Santa's white beard. I had 5 shots to choice from, two different poses. The proceeds go towards the CMPD (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department) Animal Care & Control spay/neuter clinic. Then we headed over to a dog park. Alison had some nervous energy to let go of. By that time it's 2pm, time for lunch. I decided to check out Viet-Thai Noodle House on our way back to the hotel. Delicious!!! I had vegetable pho with tofu and Vietnamese coffee. The food was so good is Vietnam, I miss it. I definitely recommend this place!!

June 6, 2009

For Stacy's birthday, we went out for sushi at Sushi Axiom. Kathy and I shared the vegetable roll, asparagus roll and avocado roll. They were ok.
Then afterwards we went across the street to Capital Pub for a couple drinks.

Free Root Beer Float June 3rd at Sonic

Free 10oz root beer float at Sonic tonight from 8pm to midnight!

Saturday May 9th

Saturday morning at 10am Stacy, Kathy, Susan, Carol, Amanda and I started our 2.5 mile walk to Garden Cafe for brunch. Delicious!!! The cafe has a garden in the back (that is where the picture was taken) where they pick their herbs and some of their vegetables. Afterwards we walked along Swiss Ave where all the old mansions are to Paciugo for some gelato then home. It was a perfect day for a 5 hour walk!

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Kathy and I went to Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant on Friday night. Delicious!! It was truly one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. We ordered the Vegetarian Combo plate and hot teas.

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Sunday April 5th

Breakfast is my favorite meal! I love going out for brunch on the weekends with friends. I think it is the perfect way to start a day. So, I am always on the lookout for a new place to try. On Sunday, Faith, Shawn and I tried Another Broken Egg at the corner of Grand and Beckner (east side of White Rock Lake). I drive pass it every Saturday on my way to flag football. Finally decided to try it out. Delicious!! Cute neighborhood cafe!

Rain, rain go away

Some co-workers and I went to lunch at Fedora Restaurant today. It is about .3 miles away from work. A nice walk. The food was ok. I had the house salad and tomato soup. Nothing too wow but I would go again.

The fun came as we were leaving. Started raining pretty steadily. Did I bring my umbrella? Of course not. I am now sitting at work a little wet.

Lunch - Friday March 20th

Its payday!!! That means out for lunch. Today the co-workers and I tried Fuse Restaurant. Really good!! I got the balanced plate meal. It comes with a bowl of miso soup, tofu & veg stir-fry, white rice, lettuce/papaya/vinaigrette salad and 4pc vegetable roll. Total = $8!!!

Saturday March 14th

I ran the Dash Down Greenville St Patty Day Run in 29.49 minutes!!! My fastest 5k!!! St Paddys (not Pattys, Paddys) Day is HUGE down in Dallas. People were tailgating at 830am while I was running. I guess there was a parade at 11am. The lower part of Greenville Ave is closed off because of all the people walking around the bars. Everyone was wearing green.

After the run, I had brunch with some friends at Breadwinners in Uptown Dallas. A little pricey but good food!

Later that night, Jennifer, Brent, Erin, Todd and I went to see the Wild vs Stars game. It was fun!! Brent was the only non-Minnesotan in the group. When the Wild scored, Jennifer and I would stand up and cheer!

New Restaurant in Dallas

YEA!! New restaurant that serves raw, vegan food!! Bliss Raw Cafe & Elixir Bar opens Spring 2009!!

Thursday March 12th

Anna, Drew, Shawn and I went to Spiral Diner Thursday night. Good-bye dinner. :( Their flight leaves at 130pm Friday. Around 11am, Anna and Drew are picking me up from work then I will drop them off. Bye Drew and Anna!! See you at the end of July.

This Weekend

This weekend I am going to try Spiral Diner and Bakery. Its a vegan restaurant!!! Super excited!! Just found out about it today.

http://spiraldiner.com/

a new restaurant I want to try

Cafe Agri opened at 4300 Bryant Avenue South in Minneapolis last Saturday, offering a menu emphasizing fresh local and/or organic ingredients. Vegetarians and open-minded omnivores may be intrigued by the hazelnut asparagus and seared maple tofu, which features a tamari, citrus, chipotle, and kiwi marinade and coconut purple rice. Meat-eaters may zoom in on the seared Wisconsin trout, which includes an herb rub, root vegetables, and leek. Either way, the menu is intriguingly conceived.

~The Hot Dish, City Pages' new dining newsletter

Minneapolis Restaurants that Support Local Farmers

Red Stag-
Sustainable, organic, and local. The Red Stag Supper Club is a great neighborhood joint new to Northeast Minneapolis with a menu created by Chef William Baskin formerly of Cosmos Minneapolis focusing on fresh and seasonal products. As the first LEED-Certified restaurant in Minneapolis, the Red Stag is a new concept blending health (both personal and environmental) and lifestyle into one incredible place to eat. http://www.redstagsupperclub.com/

Spoonriver-
Serving the finest gourmet natural cuisine, Spoonriver, is the logical evolution of its accomplished owner, Brenda Langton, who has been committed to locally produced products and healthy eating for decades. Spoonriver is the chic sister of Langton's Cafe Brenda, an award-winning Twin Cities institution that was far ahead of the curve in serving organic, and vegetarian cuisine when it opened in 1986. Spoonriver is just across the plaza from the Guthire Theatre. http://www.spoonriverrestaurant.com/

The Craftsman Restaurant and Bar-
The Craftsman serves regional New American cuisine. We purchase most of our products from local growers and producers.We use organic and chemical free produce, meat, and fish. "Most of the food products we use are produced locally by independent growers and producers. The Craftsman is selective about the quality and nutritional value of the food we serve." http://www.craftsmanrestaurant.com/

Corner Table-
"Our food is a reflection of the local agriculture in the Upper Midwest. Corner Table sources as much as possible of our meat and produce from small family farms in and around the state of Minnesota." http://www.cornertablerestaurant.com/home.htm