First we hit the Cheesecake Factory. I'll admit, secretly I wasn't expecting much. It's a large chain and their menu is like a book. I always wonder, if there are that many items and no real specialty, how it's possible to make anything well or if it's more of making a lot of items ok.
I wanted something really light so I chose the Weight Management Spicy Chicken Salad at the suggestion of our cute, perky, blonde waitress. When it came out I was pleasantly surprised...they did this really well! I ordered it without rice and dressing on the side and it came out perfectly. The grilled chicken was tender, it had tons of fresh spring mix, cilantro, grilled corn and black beans on top and the home made dressing was spicy/smoky with Chipotle chili flavor. My only regret is I didn't get a photo. Chris got the Cuban sandwich and was very happy with it as well. Or at least I think he was as he polished the whole thing off!
After that we hit Whiskey River, a new bar right near the Cheesecake Factory. At first glance it was busy, live music outside on the patio and happy patrons. We walked inside and wow! Quite a place! (The hubby perked right up, he he). The wait staff was of all the same demographic, young, very cute girls and, shall we say, very, ahem, well endowed. They were fun and attentive though so I got us drinks and we checked out the rest of the place.
There were several various bars and behind one was a mechanical bull. This provided us quite a bit of amusement as a line of girls on various girls nights out were lined up to tip a Willie Nelson look alike (who operates the bull joystick controls) and hop on. With one flick of the wrist the ladies would go flying. After a few cocktails this is really entertaining. We lasted just long enough to see the bar go from restaurant with bar food to full on nightclub when a large retractable wall was removed to reveal a beer girl on a raised platform and a dance floor beyond. At this point we decided to head out. I had yoga in the morning after all and downward facing dog with the room spinning from a hangover is not fun.
Saturday morning rolled around and I was off to yoga and to pick up our little one from Nana and Papa's. We reconvened at the house and walked out to the boat for a little relaxation.
I brought my new book of salsas that my mom brought me back from her trip to Sedona, AZ.
Great reading. Thanks mom!
Ahhh...relaxing
We came back in around four and then last night was cookout night! Our best friends Justine and Kerry were coming over with their son Carson for burgers and Justine provided the best potato salad ever (info to follow below).
While we were waiting I had a glass of my favorite Steele Chardonnay and took a few photos. I love this photo of the two of us from our first trip to the Keys. We usually go to Islamorada over Memorial Day weekend but since Chris just went back to work fairly recently we are waiting till next year to head down. Sigh. Meeeeemories......
Burgers all ready to go!
I had my usual grilled veggies as well.
And now for the potato salad!
Creamy Red Potato Salad
Ingredient List from Eating Well Website
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
For Directions and Nutrition Information go to Eating Well website.
I hope you all are having a great weekend. Happy Sunday!
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