February 23, 2008
Saturday Question
I haven't done one of these in way too long. Life has just kept me so busy, to be honest I haven't had time to take one of my "mental vacations". Well, I think it's past time, don't you?
So......let's step away for just a moment, shall we? Let's focus on something that's just not that important. Something that makes us smile. Something that just gives us a bit of a break.
That being said...today's question is:
You find yourself the recipient of a gift certificate. For a wonderful meal at your favorite place. Anywhere in the world. Free transport, free food, free drinks. Free Free Free Free Free. AND.....time is not an issue.
So first...where would you go? Me? I have two favorite restaurants. Monroe's in Sarasota Florida and Bern's Steak house in Tampa. And trust me, I've been fortunate enough to eat in MANY of the best restaurants in this country, and a few outside, and these are still my favorite places. The food is marvelous. The atmosphere divine. BUT....that's not what I would choose. Nope. There's a place on Anna Maria Island right on the beach. The entire wall of the dining room faces the Gulf of Mexico. Or...you can sit outside. But I actually prefer the dining room. Cool, comfortable but with that great view. Oh, and they make the best margaritas I've ever hard. Yeah.....I'd go there.
Now......what would you order? I love love love blackened grouper. Love. Seasoned with that wonderful Cajun spice, just a bit of a bite that blends with the white, flavorful meat of the grouper. Rice pilaf and steamed veggies are the perfect sides, and their yeast rolls with honey butter....oh yeah. Top it off with one of their fabulous desserts? And a great Irish Coffee? Folks, it just don't get much better than that.
So.....that's where I'd go RIGHT NOW if I could go anywhere for dinner. And man, that meal is so real in my mind I can almost smell it.
What about you? Where would you go, and what would you order if you could do anything you wanted????
Posted by Tammi at February 23, 2008 09:28 AM | TrackBackPappasito's in Houston Texas. I didn't need a second the ponder, either. ;)
Posted by: pam at February 23, 2008 11:31 AMThe outdoor restaurant on the big Island, Hawaii where my family had lunch and for dessert the candy store next door. I would have the chicken sandwich with pineapple, and a small side salad.
Of course this getaway would need to include a week or two to find the place again.
Now I need to get back to work to make this meal a reality.
Posted by: AC at February 23, 2008 12:47 PMAs of right this second, I don't care where I go, as long as they've got some kick ass liver and bacon, with smashed potatoes and gravy.
Posted by: That 1 Guy at February 23, 2008 04:53 PMCan't remember the name of the place, but it was at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, had the best sushi in the world. And that's what I'd have, a big plate of it. Mostly yellowtail and ikura and some river eel.
Mmmm, now I've got the drools.
I would stay home. I don't eat out much anyway, and I enjoy cooking. My *restaurant* may not have any Michelin stars, but I have never had to complain or send anything back to the chef...
You can't beat home cooking, even if it means you do everything, including dish washing.
Posted by: bx19 at February 24, 2008 04:58 AMThere's a little yakitori place in Tokyo I'd hit. The place is small, but it's a riot and the food is excellent.
Posted by: Allen at February 25, 2008 07:18 PM