Banana, pre-Body Pump.
The 2nd week of Body Pump version 73 was great. I like the music and all of the tracks. I’m noticing my mom is getting stronger. I need to increase my weights before she’s lifting more than I am! 
I ordered a vegetarian wrap from the HealthWorks Cafe and snacked on a free sample of Pop Chips. It was Member Appreciation Day at HealthWorks so there were food samples as well as a lululemon trunk show that offered 10% discounts.
2 squares of dark chocolate for an afternoon snack.
Jared and I went the the Union Bar and Grill for a restaurant week re-do. When I made the reservations, I didn’t realize that Union and Gaslight are both owned by the same company. Uh oh…
While making our meal choices, we nibbled on fresh corn bread and butter. Can’t go wrong with that!
I started with the Warm Green Bean Salad. I loved the pancetta and the toasted hazelnuts. This was light and tasty. I also chose a glass of Malbec red wine, one of my personal favorite types of wine.
Jared ordered the Split Pea Soup and seemed to enjoy it. The one bite that was shared with me was good, and much warmer than the bisque I ate on Tuesday night. He also liked his glass of Cabernet.
My Grilled Hanger Steak entree was amazing. I loved the balsamic glaze. It added great flavor to the juicy meat. Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables so the spears were eaten quickly. And though I’m not normally a potato person, these wedges were flavorful and I ate every bite.
For dessert, Jared and I shared the Lemon Glazed Butter Cake and the Bread and Butter Pudding. The bread pudding was the winner, hands down. It was covered in a cinnamon syrup and served with vanilla ice cream. Yum, yum, yum. I ate until I couldn’t take another bite!
I’m glad Union proved that Restaurant Week can be a great meal. Great service, amazing food, and a romantic and cozy atmosphere.
It was a great Going Away meal because I’m leaving for the weekend. I’ll be in Baltimore at FitBloggin!!!! 
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3. MelissaNibbles
March 19th, 2010 02:22 AM
The strawberry dessert looks to die for! I’m glad you had a better dining experience this time around.
Have a great weekend!
4. Becky
March 19th, 2010 05:29 AM
Glad you had a redeeming Restaurant Week dinner! Those desserts look sooo yummy! And did you leave a lululemon trunk show empty-handed?! I’m so jealous that you’re heading out for fitbloggin! Have so much fun!!
5. Shannon
March 19th, 2010 06:14 AM
I’m glad your dinner was a better experience than the last. Have a good trip today!
6. Heather
March 19th, 2010 06:20 AM
Happy this restaurant week experience was better than the last.
Safe travels today – did you get anything at the trunk show?
7. Emily
March 19th, 2010 07:03 AM
Hey there! I’m glad that you had a better experience last night! Looks delicious.
Enjoy your weekend in Baltimore. Looking forward to the Fitbloggin’ recap.
8. Nicole, RD
March 19th, 2010 07:55 AM
I am so jealous of all the FitBloggin’ goers! Have a wonderful time!
9. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full
March 19th, 2010 08:48 AM
See you Soooon!
10. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
March 19th, 2010 09:16 AM
Looks like a delicious meal! Have a fun weekend
11. Melinda
March 19th, 2010 11:27 AM
Have fun in Baltimore. I am from there originally and I am going in a week and will stay for two weeks. I love restaurant week and it looks like you guys picked a winner.
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