Culinary Vacation ...

#1

 Love Me Some Shrimp & Grits!

This is a classic New Orleans dish,

but just like Gumbo, the recipes vary greatly.

This was delish !

 I even loved the hush puppies 

 and I'm not really a hush puppy kind of girl.

Service was 5 star . . . 

not sure if this was due to the fact that one of the people in our party knows the owners.

Thanks Thomas!

#2

 Sometimes I like to shift gears and wander away, but not too far, from all of the fatty comfort foods.

This restaurant has a McAlister's Deli goes Mediterranean feel.

This is a great place to get a fresh, colorful, tasty lunch.

I had the Salad Sampler: 

chicken, pasta, & potato salad 

with a side of hummus & pita.

Eloise had a chicken quesadilla & fruit   

We would definitely eat here again.

 Yes, I am aware that Fuze isn't exactly healthy, but I only indulge occasionally.

#3

 Thanks to Hubby's and Thomas'
 willingness to humor me,

 we ate at an authentic Cuban restaurant recently.

 I love the whole experience of ethnic dining.

Atmosphere, personality, and flavors combine to create an "experience".

 Cleanliness, service, and flavor all received an "A".

Presentation was a little lacking . . . so I say, "C"

Overall it was a pleasant meal.

(grandma's meatballs, potatoes, & carrots in gravy with congri and fried plantains)

 Eloise tried the restaurants signature desert.

She loves churros.

 I think you can see
 how I felt about the Tres Leches!

The cake almost covered this desert plate. 

I did give out a few samples before I inhaled the rest.

Lagniappe:

In the midst of all of our touring and sampling, hubby and I make it a point to donate blood every couple of months. It doesn't take long, it's fairly painless, and it could possibly save a life.

Not preaching, Just saying . . .

W.W.J.D. ? ! ?

I think we all know the answer to that one.

~Me~