Charleston Restaurant Week

 

Restaurant Week already! Where shall we go? What shall we eat? That shot was of Chef Nico Romo's curried crab soup at Fish right before I licked my bowl clean. Mmmmm.

I recently set up my household finances and accounts in Mint.com. Based on how I spend money it said, "You eat out a lot!" and I responded "Shut up!" I don't really. I just eat well when I do go out.

Charleston Restaurant Week 1/8 -19

The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week is set for January 8 – 19, 2014 ! The event, executed by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA), is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area. It is an opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned cuisine of the Lowcountry as participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus consisting of three items for one price.

Muse - Restaurant Week

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Muse, Society St., Charleston, S.C.

How pretty is this? I'd never been to Muse before but took advantage of it during Restaurant Week. It is a little jewel box of a restaurant. Sweet, sweet, sweet. I've owned an old home for too long. I kept looking at the elaborate painting and thinking, "damn, I'm glad I don't have to paint this room" but I am glad they do. It is gorgeous and the food was delicious.

The pictures are in reverse order starting with dessert but I'm not going to fix them because my companion happily ruined the budget restaurant week deal by ordering a good bottle of wine. Hic.

Metal Lace Gate

King St., Charleston, S.C.

Isn't this the most beautiful metal lace gate? It looks so delicate. Love it.

It is almost fall Restaurant Week, kids! Mark your calendars for the best fine meal deals in Charleston. Here is the Post & Courier write up on how to Make the Most of Restaurant Week and here is a link to all the of participating restaurants that you might want to invite me to. Harhar.

Sweet Saturdays

Charleston Harbor, Charleston, S.C.

My sweet, sweet weekend. There was so much going this weekend it's a struggle to maintain a certain level of weekendy laziness. I made my way back from my walk this morning through participants in the marathon. Not sure how that worked since they ended at the Navy Base in North Charleston but there they were.

I had a perfect evening on Thursday at Five Loaves Cafe with fellow blog friends, Tales from the Microbial Lab - the scientist/gardener/photographer and Charleston Through an Artist's Eyes - the artist/historian. I've made such cool and talented friends through this blogging business.

It's Charleston Restaurant Week, kids and so many restaurants are participating. Many of our best restaurants have three courses for either $20 or $30. Check this directory to find out if your favorites are included and if the hustle and bustle I saw when I walked last night is any indication, you'd best call for reservations. I'm going to Charleston Grill tomorrow night and Cypress on Wednesday. Yum, yum!

This evening's project: I ordered an evening gown from eBay. I took a chance since it was half the price it was on the Nordstrom's site but if it didn't fit I would be stuck with it. It isn't bad at all, but I will need to hack about three inches off the bottom and I can't even find a pair of sharp scissors in the house. Grrrrr. I'm wondering if anyone would really notice if I didn't bother hemming it at all.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.