a splash of blog, a dash of sarcasm
i vividly recall a time when cupcakes were reserved for that day in elementary school where children got to see just how cool (insert)’s mom was on (insert)’s birthday. the “sweetest” moms were the ones unafraid of sprinkles and liberal with the food coloring. remember those cupcakes with the rainbow colors splashed throughout? yum.
many years ago, when my husband and i failed to make valentine’s day reservations, we ended up at showmars after trying to eat at several nearby restaurants with 90+ minute waits. for the past eight years, going to showmars on valentine’s day has been our tradition . . . and we love it.
of all frank scibelli’s culinary magnets in charlotte, this is my favorite.
cantina 1511 is a really fun place to eat. an extensive drink menu, colorful décor, and an eye-catching wall mural of “gone with the wind” in spanish all make for an eclectic mix of quirky and predictable.
now, i know this review may irritate die-hard big daddy’s enthusiasts (of which i have encountered quite a few), but please bear with me.
i do like this place. honestly.
i am continually searching for great vegetarian restaurants. sadly, charlotte is a far cry from emulating cities like san francisco in this department. we are painfully devoid of variety, but i do see hope on our horizon.
since the 1970s, berrybrook farm has been a go-to place in the center city for vegetarian choices and natural foods.
do you ever go to a really tiny restaurant not many people know about and leave in fear? you glance uneasily in the direction of its worrisome location and wonder when the day will come that you’ll be craving that food only to find that the economy has, yet again, robbed you of satisfaction.
my name is renee. i love to cook. i love to write. welcome to my amalgamation of the two. on this blog, i will post some of my favorite ethnic food recipes and experiences in a way that i hope will be easy, delicious, and fun! thanks for cooking with me!
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