For all the negativity that has surrounded my life, the constant abrading of the pessimistic downbeat well that is my mind, I found it high time to treat myself to an evening of leisure. Now one cannot escape the vastness of the mind, I assure you that you can't; but a temporary reprieve from the grind of finding one's self can be obtained. Experience new sights, new sounds, new smells and especially new tastes! To let you in on a little secret, I take after my mom when it comes to our pallet. We will shove anything down our gullet, two fisted barely stopping to breathe, or wipe our face for that matter. But when it comes to FISH, we will kindly decline... See where this is going :)!
Living so close to downtown, and for the past 2 years spending so little time there was a travesty. Vibrant and bright, more alive than you or me; full of interesting characters and fresh faces awaiting the adventures of a beautiful Saturday night. As the statement above might tell you I am a bit of o foodie. Whether it is cooking, eating, or seeing a delicious entree as it passes by I love everything about food. I will try anything...but not love everything, and to date I have never given fish a chance. I dislike the smell, taste, consistency, bones, scales, hell everything. That is the old me, the pre-judger - the one who is not open to my scaly & potentially delicious friends.
The adventure was getting downtown; I got into the most rickety bucket of bolts there was on the road. The cab driver had to pull off to the side of the freeway to check the tires because we were swerving all over the 4 lane highway. As soon as I got off the freeway, I kindly exited and switched cabs... felt bad but I was not about to end up on the news to make sure this cabbie got a full fair.
Anyways, went to dinner @ Lou & Micky's and splurged on a nice bottle of wine at the bar waiting on my table. As the bartender opened the Zin, I was noticed by my future dinner mates and a conversation ensued. As Vince Vaughn would say, "I'm not a talker, I'm not a talker." Its funny how things take shape so quickly, where a kind word turns into a polite conversation, that ultimately continues with dinner. I am enjoying my time to myself, but it was great sharing a wonderful meal with some new found friends.
Back to the adventure... I wanted to start slow, so I ordered the Mahi Mahi in a teriyaki glaze. I was blown away how easily it went down. I could still taste the fishiness, but it was delicious! Guess who is excited to have another fish dish (Dr. Suess moment)! One fish, two fish, white fish, errrr.... pink fish (salmon)... A scary next step. But one I can't wait for, probably...maybe?
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day, Teach a man to eat fish and include them in his food chain!
- Cheers
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