Restaurant Week

Twice a year the Greater Cincinnati Independents host a Restaurant Week. During this week, various independently owned restaurants put together a special 3-course menu and offer great deals to allow more people to experience their food. Nick's Mom is all about food. She's a wonderful cook and loves to try new things. This week was her dream come true!

We started our Restaurant Week experience Friday night at Bella Luna. I had heard wonderful things but had never been there and really didn't know what to expect. We arrived, slightly under dressed, with Nick's parents and our small child in tow, but no one seemed to notice. Allie was a trooper through a very long meal. She charmed the waiter and several of the patrons while we ate. She loved Linda's chicken and gobbled down almost an entire chicken breast! I guess she knows good food when she tastes it! The food was wonderful and we can't wait to go back.

Saturday night's destination was a steakhouse called Red. We dressed appropriately this time but did not feel overly welcome thanks to the waiter. Allie sat quietly and played with her toys. She's a pro at fancy restaurants already :) I thought my food was pretty good but Nick said his left a little to be desired. Allie wasn't interested in trying our main courses but loved sharing Grandpa's cookies! That's my girl!

Offering her Mum-Mum to the table next to us.

Reading her book while we read the menu.

Posing with Grandma and Grandpa after dinner.

One of our few family pictures.

Allie gives restaurant week a big thumbs up!