My meal consisted of the: Roasted Beet Salad. Here is the description from the menu: Smoked Almonds, Herbed Goat Cheese, Frisee, Radicchio & Truffle-Honey Vinaigrette. Now, normally I am not a beet girl. However, this dish turned me around and inspired me to make this beet dish.
Grilled Corn off-the-cob with Smoked Chile Butter. This was a lively salad that contained carmelized Onions and fresh cilantro. I think I moaned at the first bite.
My husband opted for a Scallops Special: seared scallops with radicchio, arugula salad, crispy capicola over yellow heirloom tomatoes with a Parmesan aioli. Heaven.
And to end the meal, a surprise from the restaurant to celebrate our 8th Wedding Anniversary: The 23 Layer Chocolate Cake
Now onto the concert: When the One to One Network asked me if I wanted to go to the concert, I think my mouth dropped open. I love Five for Fighting. Better yet, this would be great for a hubby-wife date night. In order to have a healthy marriage, you need to make time for yourselves and as parents, couple time is often put aside isn't it? I admit that I am guilty as well and took this opportunity to remind myself (and my hubby) how important the couple time is and how much fun we have together. We are now back to our weekly date nights. That may mean something as simple as some popcorn and a TV movie but it is our time.
Now, onto the concert: The concert began with "What Kind of World Do You Want" followed by "The Riddle". I felt as if John Ondrasiks' voice was caressing my insides with his soulful voice and music. Next came "Chances" which I had seen performed on the Today Show the week before so I was looking forward to hearing it live. I do not think I have ever heard a singer's voice as authentic live as on the album.
He then performed 'Slice' (The title song from this, his fifth album) which is a nostalgic tune and pays homage to Don McLean’s oldie but goodie, “American Pie" and past times. It is funny as he mentioned 'James Taylor' as that is exactly who I had thought of during this concert. I was reminded of the conversations, if you will, that go on between each song. You learn about he singers thoughts and life during the time the song was conceived.
Next came "Freedom never cries", "Tuesday", which is an ode to 9/11, then the touching "I Just Love You". After those songs I dried my eyes and continued to smile.
Happy people during the intermission of a fantastic concert. To quote my husband "I have a new favorite singer"
He is sending out a dedication to me. Ok, not really but he spotted me a minute later and I am sure he was wishing he was not married. Just go along with me, will you?
If you can get to a Five for Fighting Concert, do so and bring someone you care about. I will share the final song "Hope" for you below-Fantastic!!!
Full Disclosure: The tickets were supplied for the concert.
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8 comments:
I'm so jealous. Great pictures of the food BTW. Do you use a DSLR? I assume the "voice" is as strong in person as it is in the studio.
How fun Jennifer! Date night's are a good thing to have : )
As for beets, I wasn't a beet girl either until I discovered golden beets, yum! That chocolate cake looks delicious!
Happy Anniversary!
Fun night out! Also: Roasted beets will change anyone's life. So good.
Lovely - that salad is fantastic. Beets are my least favourite thing and I am always looking for new recipes to make them more appealing. Must try this one.
AWESOME date night!! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Awesome anniversary celebration, the dinner & concert!
looks so good! another beet dish, for non-beet eaters is the salad at Jaleo in DC. there's beets prepared three ways. my husband was not a beet person until he had it.
Seriously, look at that cake!!! You guys make a sweet couple, glad to get to see Mr Savor The Thyme!
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