Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Taking a break from my death couch to tell you what I ate last night
Last night the boy and I were lucky to attend a fantastic event, Taste of the Nation. As I was falling asleep last night, I was composing a thoughtful post in my head about the event and planned to post that today. Then, this morning, I woke up with a possible case of swine flu. (Okay, I know I don’t have swine flu, but I do have many of the symptoms). Still, I am on my death couch with a terribly sore throat and really hurty lungs.
Instead, I’ll tell you – it’s a really great event, for a very worthy cause. You should buy tickets RIGHT NOW (if there is one in your area).
My 3 favorite things I sampled:
- Belgian Sugar Waffle with Bacon, Brie and Basil from the Waffle Window- The boy and I shared this, I wish I had gotten my own
- Tuna Tartare from Alberta Street Oyster Bar – I’m a sucker for tuna tartare, and this one was fantastic.
- Mole Guerrerense from Autentica – I’ve always turned my nose up at Mole, but oh my goodness, this was good.
- And, oh crap, one more – Fig Bellinis from Pazzo.
- Ok, really last one – Frito Pie from Russell Street BBQ
So, really, if this event is in your area – GO. It’s a great way to sample tons of restaurants all while helping to feed hungry children. There was a silent auction with amazing prizes (including one involving a cooking class and a magnum of wine that we won). Also, with a $20 dollar donation, you got to select a bottle of wine from Cork Bottle Shop’s wine wall – we came home with two new bottles of wine to try (in addition to our awesome magnum)
Now, I’m back to the couch to whine and wait for my boy to bring me tomato soup (from Seasons and Regions, because this post is all about places I like to eat anyway).
Comments on this post
I love to cook and I like to eat, but I don’t consider myself a foodie in any sense. You, I suspect, are a foodie, my friend. :-) Whenever you write about restaurants and amazing meals you’ve had, it makes me want to come hang out with you and follow you around when you eat out and order whatever you do! I’ve never even HAD tuna tartare.
28. April - 3:10 pmHope you feel better loves!
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28. April - 3:12 pmYou’re back! I keep thinking that my Reader must have missed a post or two of yours here and there, so I go to your site to check and, no, you’ve just been too busy to stop by and see us frequently ;-)
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28. April - 4:19 pmFUCK. Dallas is sold out. Why didn’t you tell me about this sooner, Rhi? For that you can buy me a $5000 sponsorship table as those are still available.
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28. April - 4:46 pmAll of those dishes are making me hungry right now. (Feel better! babe.)
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28. April - 5:04 pmI am STARVING right now and this post is making me HUNGRIER.
Feel better, friend.
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29. April - 8:01 amGreat, now I am hungry. I think I smell waffles.
Feel better!
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