Being a Monday-through-Friday-8-to-5 working drone I relish in that feeling of post-work Friday.  There is nothing sweeter than the taste of freedom.  The joy of knowing that there is no work in the near future brings a great big smile to my face.  Don’t get me wrong I like my career but I definitely like [...]

To celebrate the birth of my awesome sister, Jennifer, we decided to take the lovely Leo on a special night out at The Melting Pot.  What screams birthday love more than hot, gooey cheese and rich melty chocolate?  I really can’t think of anything. Since there were four of us we decided to do the “Four Course [...]

After Thanksgiving gorging and Black Friday craziness I woke up this Saturday morning rather late and feeling quite lazy. Brunch is perfect for those days when breakfast seems too early and lunch too far away. Having never tried The Chalkboard before it seemed like an intriguing choice for mid-morning fare. The atmosphere of The Chalkboard [...]

A couple weeks ago my husband and I decided to try the new Brookside hot spot – Wolfgang Puck Bistro. We had been eagerly anticipating it’s opening for several months as it seemed like the renovation progress was moving at a snail’s pace. Would it be as good as hoped for or a disappointment? Considering our [...]

My husband and I were married on a crisp Autumn day in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  One thing in particular that sticks out from that magical day is the amazing menu we had: a fresh seafood bar, cheese & fruit bar, steaks with crab, chocolate ganache cake and bubbly flowing from every table. Since we were unable to [...]