cafe love

We are suckers for ambiance and Nordstrom Cafe Bistro has

sexy ambiance.

As much as I love Nordstrom

I had never eaten there until last week.

It was awesome!

We had just eaten a couple of hours before so we shared

an arugula chicken pizza. The Pomme Frites (french fries)

were SO good dipped in their kalamata tapenade.

Our friends got the Cuban sandwich (my favorite sandwich!)

and the turkey club. Their turkey club has green beans in it!

Crazy! But Cool!

Definitely going to shop at the Fashion Place Nordstrom so

I can visit the Cafe Bistro a little more often.

The Critics Say YES!

Of all the gourmet cuisine I have had the privilege of consuming,

I can truly say pizza is still one of my favorite foods if not

my favorite food...Nick and I are always in the mood for pizza.

So a few years ago we were introduced to this lovely little gem

by my beloved Kim and Abe, and since then, have become regulars.

Cafe Galleria is located in Midway, and has the best wood fire

pizza we have ever had. It is extremely authentic.

Our favorite pizza would be the pepperoni pizza with kalamata

olives. The Italian sausage pizza is also delicious.

If you order a Caesar salad, expect to get a very traditional one.

I love anchovies in a Caesar dressing but eating a whole anchovy

does not float Nick's or my boat.

After dinner in Midway, we go to Dairy Keen in Heber for famous shakes!

we consider ourselves

Food Critics

Ever since attending culinary school, going out to eat most of the

time is ruined for me. I analyse everything about the presentation,

how quickly our meals come out, if it is cooked correctly.

I love when I am pleasantly surprised with a perfect experience!

Like I had at Benja's on Valentine's day

So we went to Gloria's Little Italy in Provo a few weeks ago.

It was a Friday night so it was hopping. I had heared mixed

reviews but we wanted to make our own opinion.

I ordered Chicken Marsala and Nick ordered Chicken Parmesana,

two classics. First, our meals came out way too fast for a busy

Friday night. I think all we waited was a total of 8 minutes.

I know the tricks of getting a meal out quickly but from

order to table, that was too fast.

Second, my fettucini noodles had absorbed any sauce they

once had.My entree was hot from the heat of heat lamp, not

from a saute pan. I know how to make the perfect Chicken Marsala

and this was far from.

Nick was disappointed with his Chicken Parmesana but I won't

go into detail for him.

I should listen to my classmates warning! Next time I will.