Friday was a welcome sight this week, but besides being the beginning of a 3 day weekend, it also brought a fun outing with bloggie friends.
I started with a long-lost friend – oatmeal.
I made this version with bananas, almonds, chia seeds, and raw cacao powder.
And then I got gussied up to meet some friends for vinoooooo!
Taking these pictures really made me miss running my fashion blog. I’m trying to figure out how to dig out some more time in my crazy schedule to make some room for fashion blogging. 😉
I headed out to the Wine Shop in Southpark. The shop featured a cozy wine cellar and dining room. The vibe was warm and welcoming. I met up with blog friends – Caitlin, Nicole, and Jen, along with their significant others.
I started out with a white wine half pour. I forgot which one it was though, but it was tasty! 🙂 My second glass was also a half pour. I love wine flights, but it was nice at the Wine Shop being able to make my own little sampler.
Caitlin talked me into trying one of her olives. As you probably know, I’m not a big olive person. I’ve always thought they tasted weird. However, you guys also know that I like to taste and re-taste eats I don’t like in the hopes of one day liking them. Olives are so enjoyed by so many others…I just know I’m missing out on something!
I selected one of the green ones to try upon recommendation by Caitlin and Nicole. And you know…it wasn’t that bad! Woohoo! Perhaps I’m on the way to becoming a fan after all? 😉
Hubby and I also split a salad of arugula, goat cheese, nuts, and beets. It was sooo good. I almost didn’t let hubby have any. And since he doesn’t like beets, I got all of those!
For the main event, I knew we had to try the Crispy Chicken over warm farro salad after I saw every single table around us order one.
The dish did not disappoint. It had a lovely crispy outside (just like they said), and the farro was a real treat. It was warm, mushroom-y, and had spinach and tomatoes. Yum!
I had such a great time chatting it up with my friends and even made some wonderful new ones! Hi Sean and Heather! 🙂
I could definitely see The Wine Shop becoming a fave-spot in town. I am such a fan of local places like this!
Do you prefer sports bars, clubs, wine shops, or house parties? Or maybe a combination of different ones depending on the occasion? Which ones and why?
I love when bloggers do fashion posts! 🙂 You looked great.
Do you have any recs for daily fashion blogs?
Mais oui! I absolutely adore The Sartorialist. My friend writes an awesome fashion blog – http://www.pinqueblog.com/ . This is a fashion-blog-friend’s blog – http://www.coutureinthecity.com/ . And another good friend of mine is an amazing writer and runs this blog: http://www.fashionstylebeauty.com . And here’s a personal fave: http://frugal-fashionistas.com/
PS I am considering either re-starting my fashion blog or adding fashion posts here on TCL. What do you think? 🙂
Awesome, thank you. 🙂 And I would highly encourage either a fashion blog or more posts, I love them!
You look so beautiful!! I would totally love it if you worked more fashion into your posts 🙂
I like all of the above- bars/clubs, etc. I am sure that as I get older that may change though! I’m a big fan of happy hours too… There is an amazing Italian restaurant where my parents live in TX that has $1 Bellinis for happy hour and they rule!
Really?! I am really considering it. I’ve been torn between starting my fashion blog back up and working fashion posts into TCL. Hmm… 😉
I love when the bloggers I read throw in some fashion. It’s fun to see what everyone puts together.
That chicken did look delicious. good choice.
I’m thinking of putting more fashion into TCL! 🙂
Cute top!!! I love your belt and those SHOES 🙂
The Wine Shop sounds like a great place, but since I’m not 21 yet, I’ll have to wait before I try anything like that.
Right now, I like meeting up with friends at coffee shops or casual restaurants. I think those places are relaxed enough to let conversation flow!
Coffee shops are one of my FAVE hangouts! I don’t understand why people like having get-togethers at bars (traditional ones, not like the wine shop) – you can’t hear anything! lol
Yay! I miss your fashion blog too! Cute outfit!!! Love the navy black combo!!! Shopaholic D was missed!!
Aww thanks Marie! I’m thinking of either bringing Shopaholic D back or just putting fashion posts up here on TCL! 😉
I’m jealous! Looks like an awesome time! I’ve never been to a wine shop, but now I want to find one! I usually just make drinks at home, or drink sake at our local Japanese restaurant (accompanied by sushi, of course).
~Michelle
I hope you can find a good wine shop Michelle! They rock! 🙂
i love your dress! i definitely like house parties the best…i hate the atmosphere of crowded restaurants/bars/clubs.
I’m more of a pub/sports bar person especially when it is a “co-ed” group. I prefer a more laid back scene. Wine places I know of around here are a bit more foo-foo fancy. The ladies would prob go to a wine place like that but we always end up bringing a few bottles to someones house instead. Plus I drink “cheap wine” which is almost the cost of a fancier glass.
Omg I LOVE the cheap wines at Trader Joe’s! 🙂