I remember when I was excited about being an “adult.” I had just graduated college, and I was waiting tables to pay the bills. But, meanwhile, I was planning to hit it big by scoring my first “real job.” I wanted to be a professional and one of those “ladies who lunch.” I wanted to be able to buy nice things and go to fancy dinners.
I found myself there and talking about the realization of the moment with my friend Sarah over one such fancy dinner at Ruth Chris (where all the adults eat) this weekend. It wasn’t my first moment of adultness, but it was still fun to chat about. (details on the outfit next time)
We had plans to go out of town on a girls’ weekend but ended up staying in town for a couple reasons. We decided a nice dinner out would still be fun while also being cheaper than gas, hotels, and multiple meals out over the course of a weekend getaway.
The weather was too gorgeous to eat inside, so we opted for the patio.
Cheers! Look how adult-y we are!
I decided to take advantage of the Ruth’s Spring Classic Menu. With one steak running you between $30-40 (for just the steak), the thought of 3 courses for $42.95 sounded like a steal.
{bread & butter}
I chose the arugula salad for my starter.
And for the entree – the reason I was there – a steak on a plate of sizzling butter.
Do you see that bubbling, beautiful butter!? I’m apparently developing a thing for butter. Let’s hope it doesn’t get too out of control.
Sarah got one of the spring menu items, too, so we ordered two sides we both wanted to share – garlic mashed potatoes…
…and broccoli au gratin.
We enjoyed a duo for dessert – a chocolate cake and berries with cream.
Everything was wonderful!
And look how pretty the patio looked by the end of the night. We even got to enjoy live music the whole time since there was an event going on across the street. Score!
Reader question: What’s the best part of being an “adult” for you?
yummy meal 🙂 i think the best part about being an adult is learning about yourself, your priorities, your spouse, your family. figuring out what matters to you & how you want to incorporate that into life. but fun things like fancy meals are also great too!