Author Archives: erinparker75

Menil Art Festival

I just have a few words about this amazing festival… perfect day – free entrance – free music – free shows – free beer No, you did not read that incorrectly. And I’m not talking Bud Light either. I wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Lemon Tree Review

Hated this place!!! Ugh. I have reached a new low. I always pride myself on picking exceptional restaurants, and here I faltered horribly. Here is what happened at Lemon Tree: The night started at 8:30pm on Friday night – dinner … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day

I’m a bit tardy with this post but meh. I know many women who hate this day. To be perfectly frank – I never have. Simply because I have never given it much thought. So I don’t understand the angst. … Continue reading

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Food, Inc.

Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhh!!! That is me typing my frustration at the meat industry in this country, along with shaking my fist. Take that, FDA! I watched Food, Inc a few weeks ago, and while my passion isn’t as fresh, it has grown … Continue reading

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Kanomwan or Bust

After a hankering for some Thai one Friday night, Raul pulled out his restaurant bible (zagat) and did a little perusing to see what new haunt we could scare up. Pun intended 🙂 Enter Kanomwan. The kicker for us was … Continue reading

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Reef Restaurant Review

The fella and I had our date night at Reef last Friday night. With both of us craving seafood and never having been, we put on our Sunday best and headed out. Mmmm this place was so ethereal and watery. … Continue reading

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La Comida De Peru

There’s nothing that I love more than a heaping plate of fresh, homemade ceviche. And my little Incan import delivered on just that tonight! Along with “poor man’s paella” * which was deeeeeeeeeeelishus for sure. *poor man’s paella – only … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolution – To Not Die

January is the month for resolutions: hitting the gym five times a week, limiting alcohol consumption, putting a stop once and for all to drunk dialing your ex…. I usually dismiss the resolution craze since I don’t like to wait … Continue reading

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A delightful salad indeed, sir

Es pretty good. All I’m sayin…. It’s easier to get Raul to acquiesce to “vegetarian night” when there is polenta and avocado involved. Nom Nom Nom

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 4 & 5

Day 4 – CHRISTMAS Christmas day was a little awkward. Raul and I were in the frozen foods aisle in the grocery store when my old lover happened upon me and touched my sleeve. Naturally, I jumped, in the process … Continue reading

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