This is in my backyard?

It’s been a little over a week now since I got back from my cruise and I have to say I’m still getting used to these numbers on the right side of all the menus. Yes, the prices, I don’t like them, on the cruise everything’s free and I loved it..probably a little too much! The food on the cruise was so good and always there! From the Breakfast Buffet that started at 6am with anything you could want. They had hot foods, cold foods, cereals, freshly made omlets, and every pastry you can imagine.

Then came the lunch buffet! It was event better, everything you could ever want was on the buffett: Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soups, and so much more..and everything is so good! Then the ice cream machine opened and you could get as many ice cream cones as you wanted! Chocolate was my favorite..go figure right!

The best part of the day was always the 5-star dinner we had! Charlie and Johnson were our waiters (of course that wasn’t their real names, but that’s what they told us to call them since we couldn’t pronounce their real names) They would give you a menu with 5 or 6 appetizer choices, 7 or 8 dinner choices, and then 4 or 5 desserts! I would order around 2 of each one each night! Lobster night I definitely went for more! There were a couple things that didn’t really impress me (Lobster Bisque, way too much Sherry), but overall it was all delicious and I always ate way too much!

Oh ya, and if that wasn’t enough the promenade had a cafe that was open all the time with sandwiches, desserts, cookies, just incase you get hungry while your walking around the ship. And…don’t forget the free room service!!

Nothing gets better than some of the restaurants here in Raleigh, but when sailing the high seas you can’t go wrong with all you can eat dinners, cafes, and buffets!

Today kicks off the first annual Triangle Restaurant Week. Now through May18th will be the Triangle Restaurant Week. As stated on many websites:

“Join our local restaurants in celebrating culinary talents, exquisite cuisine, and dynamic atmospheres. For a fixed price, diners will enjoy one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert – the ultimate opportunity to experience new dishes or restaurant venues.”

It looks as though lunch is $15 a person and dinner is $25 a person. Check out their website, Triangle Restaurant Week, to find out which restaurants are involved!  

Because yesterday was Cinco de Mayo!! Last night myself and a few friends went out to Las Margaritas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We were sitting out on their patio (not lounge ) and really enjoyed it, except for the 10 minutes or so that it rained, other than that though it was nice being outside enjoying the Spring weather! I wish I had a picture to show you, of all of us under one umbrella with the other half of our table soaking wet! We went through about 6 basket of chips (everyone said I had 4 of them, but I don’t believe it) and salsa. Their salsa was really good. I just got 2 chicken tacos so nothing really spectacular to write about there, but everyone else’s food looked really good. It was really fun having an excuse to get a bunch of friends together and celebrate eating Mexican food…even though I really don’t need a reason to get together with a bunch of friends and eat Mexican food!!

Do you have a favorite Mexican restaurant in the area???

Hi everyone! I’m going to a new Italian restaurant in Clayton tonight, called Mulberry on Main, and I’m really excited  because I’ve heard so many good things about it! I’ll be taking my camera so expect to see something soon on it!

 My question today though is……where are some good locally owned and operated restaurants in your town! I’ve gotten some good suggestions in the past and am always trying to discover more places! Let me know what your favorite is, so I can check it out!

Los Tres Vaqueros used to be Los Tres Magueyes,might still be I’m not really sure I was a little confused by it all, but all I know is once again the food was good! Located in the shopping center on the corner of Falls of the Neuse and Strickland, it is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants here in Raleigh. The chips and salsa are so good! I don’t know but I think they put something in that salsa because once you start you can’t stop! The quesadilla and burrito I had was really good, the atmosphere made me smile, but the best part was this massive burrito. Apparently if you can eat their 18″ burrito you win a free t-shirt! But this just isn’t any burrito not only is it 18″ but it also has beans, rice and a meat and you have to eat the ENTIRE thing to get the shirt! Anyone up for it..or have you already done it? Let me know, I’d love to hear how it was..especially the next day!