Restaurant to run to: Meritage
Though I mean 'run' figuratively (best not to hurt yourself in the name of a damn good meal), do hurry- because with every passing day of mediocre, overpriced meals out or concocted in your own kitchen, you're missing out on some of the finest wine, French grub, and excellent ambience and overhead music. (It helps that our Godsister, Margaret, works there, and livens any meal!) Located in the Hamm Building in Downtown Saint Paul, this euro-wonder is positively delightful, from start to finish. Last evening, as a culmination of our dear friend Breanna's visit to MN, a gang of us gathered 'round the table for a delicious mix of Soupe a L'Oignon Gratinee (french onion soup), Moules Frites (mussels), Roasted Duck Breast (don't ask me for the French translation, I haven't the foggiest..), and more, with the final treat served State Fair-style - salted caramel ice cream dipped in homemade dark chocolate (!!!!), served on a stick. Awwwww yeeeeeaaaaah!
Styx, Hecate, and Ma Dukes
Margaret- our hostess with the utmostest
Mollie, and the glorious Duck presentationMeritage is wonderful. Brunch here is equally as satisfying. Oh, and did I mention we were sharing bottles of wine priced at $26/each, and glasses of some of the finest for a mere $3. Pretty groovy for a Sunday night, wrapping up a loooooooong holiday weekend!
Breanna and Jill - positively lovely
Motto to live by (c/o Meritage): Cooking is like love; it's all about timing and chemistry.
Touche!
Oh, and, ahem, can we please talk about these shoes/boots/lusciously luxuriating L.A.M.B. chaussures?! The best five inches I've ever known.
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*Styx, signing off*
*Styx, signing off*
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