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Entries in May, 2008

Ad Hoc (review)

My husband and I planned our dinner reservations at Ad Hoc around the famous “fried chicken” night. We couldn’t have been happier with the menu. Everything was served “family” style with unlimited portions. The wait staff was friendly and the decor is light and airy. It’s simple just like the menu. continued ›

Bouchon (review)

We’ve been to Bouchon in Las Vegas — but that was for brunch on a Sunday morning. This was our chance to test Keller’s Napa version for a true dinner. We made reservations 2 months in advance to make sure we got in during our Napa vacation. Afterward, we walked away pleasantly content after a delicious multi-course meal and a polished French dining experience. continued ›

Everywhere I look

It’s not that I think more women are pregnant now than at any other previous time in history. Or that there is a sudden influx of babies everywhere. But everywhere I look, I either see round-bellied women waddling along. Or I see new moms and dads, bags under their eyes from sleepless nights, scrambling to figure out just what to do with a newborn bundle of life in front of them. continued ›

Had I known…

Last night’s dinner conversation:

Me: This bow tie pasta reminds me of college. Did you ever eat the pasta in school?
Doug: Hmm, not sure. Did you eat it often?
Me: Yes, all the time. Don’t you remember the garlic bread?
Doug: No. Oh, wait, was it cut in small pieces?
Me: Yes, I ate it all the time. continued ›