Wow I have a lot to recap in one post. Lots of photos to enjoy!
I snacked on a bag of cheddar Pop Chips at the end of work on Friday. Yum: healthier than regular chips and MUCH tastier than anything of the “baked” variety.
Jared refused to walk further than 2 blocks for dinner. Luckily Aquitaine is exactly 1 block away. We shared a bowl of Onion Soup to warm up from the bitter cold outside.
I ordered Steak Frites. Excellent dish and it reminded me of our time in France over the summer. Steak frites was a safe order from any menu. Yeah, I was totally a picky American eater. 
We met a few friends at Post 390 for drinks.
I had never been here so I was excited to check out the decor and the menu. For being a high end bar, the atmosphere was really warm and cozy. There was a fireplace on the first floor and deep reddish wood paneling and dark glossy bricks throughout the restaurant. We sat on the 2nd floor because the downstairs bar was uncomfortably packed. I sipped on a glass of Cava and picked out my order for the next time we’re there.
Quick bowl of cereal for breakfast on Saturday morning and then I was out the door to run errands.
I braved the Saturday crowds and headed to Ikea in search of a computer desk. On Friday night I declared that I would NOT be purchasing any of Ikea’s snack food, but I couldn’t resist a cinnamon roll. The entire time I was eating, I kept thinking that it really didn’t taste that good. Ohh well, I was hungry and it gave me enough energy to finish our shopping.
Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte for a quick pick-me-up!
The apartment was a disaster! LOTS of work before the Super Bowl Party. 10 people won’t be happy campers if they arrive and the place looks like this.
After hurricanes pass through and leave devastation in their wake, people always pitch in and help clean up. Anyone wanna help me with the task?
Leaving the messy apartment behind, I went to Grezzo in the North End for the Blog Dinner! After an altercation with a rude cab driver, a stiff drink was absolutely necessary.
Lemon Drop Martini – sake, fresh lemon and champagne float!
Avocado Skins (appetizer) – breaded with seasoned almond flour, macadamia sour cream, warm brocolli and crispy eggplant bacon!
It tasted just like a baked potato! I normally don’t eat avocados, but this was delicious and had a spicy kick to it.
Gnocchi carbonara – house-made dumplings, creamy rawmesan and fresh English peas with pea shoots and crispy eggplant!
Greek Pizzeta (appetizer/entree) – garlic white sauce with baby spinach, cured olives, tomato, red onion and baby lettuce salad!
Strawberry Shortcake!
The entire meal was fantastic. I’ve never eaten “raw” food before so I was pleasantly surprised. The food tasted like nothing I’ve ever eaten before yet 110% delicious at the same time. My camera was on it’s last leg so I didn’t get any photos of people at the dinner.
Thank you to all who came! It was great to meet so many familiar blog faces:
Emily, Evan, Jen, Lauren, Stephanie, Non-blogger Lisa, and Hannah from HealthWorks (Hannah, thanks for the HW passes!)
COMMENTS
19 Comments
1. MelissaNibbles
February 7th, 2010 09:46 AM
Looks like a busy weekend! Is there a Starbucks in IKEA now?
I’m glad there was a good turnout to the meetup. I’m sad I wasn’t able to make it. I wanted to meet all those great bloggers! What was the “rawmesan” made out of and the shortcake?
2. Emily
February 7th, 2010 10:08 AM
Hi Melissa! Thanks so much for planning – it was a great time! I hope that we can meet up again soon.
Good luck with your Super Bowl party – I’m sure it’ll be a blast.
3. Shannon
February 7th, 2010 10:12 AM
What a day! I’m sorry such a fun day had to end with bad news. I hope your weekend is salvaged with an awesome Super Bowl party!
4. ~Melissa~
February 7th, 2010 10:13 AM
Melissa: No Starbucks at Ikea, sorry! I don’t know much about the “rawmesan” or the shortcake. Everything was explained at the time, but it was overwhelming. I should’ve taken notes!
5. Jenna
February 7th, 2010 10:32 AM
We’re having people over for the Superbowl too! Already sick of cleaning, blah! Is Jared making Bob’s famous chili??
6. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
February 7th, 2010 12:04 PM
Sounds like such a fun blogger meet-up! I had my first “raw” dish a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised, as well. That strawberry shortcake sounds great! Have fun at your party!
7. Kelly
February 7th, 2010 12:18 PM
Wow, that food does look amazing! I have never gone the raw food route either, I’m scared it will hurt my tummy! But it does look delicious!
8. Heather
February 7th, 2010 12:33 PM
So sorry again I missed the dinner – the food looks amazing!
Sounds like you had a great day yesterday and don’t worry, I’m sure your Superbowl party will be great – even if your apartment is a tad messy!
Enjoy your Sunday!
9. Karissa @ CardioFooide
February 7th, 2010 01:06 PM
That lemon drop martini looks so fun!
10. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
February 7th, 2010 01:37 PM
Dinner was so fun, thanks again for organizing it!
11. Erica @ Fashion meets Food
February 7th, 2010 04:19 PM
Looks like you`ve been having a lot of fun and eating some yummy food!!
12. Kays Nutty Oasis
February 7th, 2010 07:21 PM
I just found your blog and I love it!! i was reading some of your old post and I love your healthy positive attitude
its great!!
ohh that raw food looks good – i’ve never been to a raw restaurant but really want to try one!
13. Sarah
February 7th, 2010 09:07 PM
Yay for blogger meetups. I would of loved to join you but had a conflict that day. Hopefully next time
It is so hard to resist IKEA treats. My girls love the ice cream.
14. katie
February 7th, 2010 10:09 PM
what a fun meetup!
dang that cinnamon roll looks DELISH! its my weakness!
15. Shelley Leeman
February 8th, 2010 12:26 AM
glad you enjoyed your meet up! all the eats look so great
16. Helen@Fresh Fit and Ready
February 8th, 2010 07:11 AM
I always say ‘I’m not going to eat at the IKEA Cafe / Restaurant’ but when it comes to the end of our trip I’m always starving! I love IKEA so much and spend ages in there. Hope you got some help tidying the flat! Helen
17. Stephanie
February 8th, 2010 10:36 AM
Thanks for setting up such a great meet up! It was a lot of fun to meet other bloggers and the food was out of this world good! So impressed!
I’ve already made plans to bring a frien of mine there
18. Dining out at Grezzo
February 10th, 2010 07:32 AM
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19. Linda (Jared's grandma)
April 2nd, 2010 10:10 PM
i just got your blog site address and read both pages. very interesting. i like your line of thinking–after the “hurricane” hits and leaves it’s mess, if its too much to handle close the door and leave! i always found it was still there when i got back. it was good to see a pic of my new friend, Miles. i can’t imagine shopping with a dog.
take care–i will check in with you again.