#56 - Cheeseburger in Paradise

October 2010

Once again, I broke my "Never Eat Alone" rule again...but didn't have much choice. I was in Indy for training with Truth@Work, and next door to my hotel was a fun looking place....Cheeseburger in Paradise, so I went!

But, I of course had to get the cheeseburger.  I ordered the 3 mini cheeseburgers and a salad along with a Strawberry Daiquiri to really feel as if I were in Paradise even though the temperature was below freezing at the time. It's owned by Jimmy Buffet and is quite a fun atmosphere.


Cheeseburger in Paradise (It's a chain, so they're all around, but I ate at this one)
4670 Southport Crossings Drive
Indianapolis
(317) 883-4386
http://www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com/default.aspx

#55 - Cottage Cafe

October 2010

FINALLY....[I've lost count] years later...my bestest friend from first grade through college had a chance to have lunch and catch up on the past 20 years. And, the worst part....she lives in Louisville!  :( How sad we cannot get together more frequently. We did promise that we won't wait another 20 years. Next week's her birthday....we will try again.

When I shared with her my goal of "new restaurants," she offered this darling cafe in old Middletown. We walked in the front door and we were handed a fork-full of delectable dessert...mine was "Pumpkin Praline Cake" - heavenly!!! It was Tuesday and we had Bible Study tonight...I think I'll ask about buying the whole cake and taking it tonight.

We both ordered a wonderful meatloaf sandwich with potato salad. Why we didn't have enough forethought to order different lunches to share was beyond me.  Oh well...next time. The sandwich and salad were great. Very hefty portions. I would recommend it if you're looking for a quaint little cafe

Although....I'd not suggest buying a WHOLE cake...are you sitting down? It would be $47.00. I think I"ll make one! Thanks.


Cottage Cafe
11609 Main Street
Middletown, KY 40243
(502) 244-9497

#54 - Red Pepper

September 2010

So, have you ever met someone and thought...I sure would like to get to know them better?  Well, today I had the honor of getting to know one of those "someone's" better...I traveled out to LaGrange, KY to get to know my new friend, Fifi. She's a wonderful Christian lady and an extremely talented artist. I got to go around her studio today and see her amazing works of art and hear the stories behind many of them. We had a wonderful time sharing and getting to know one another and then before we went on a little drive, I got a yummy chicken salad sandwich at the Red Pepper - a local dive in LaGrange on the square. The sandwich was great and the company even better!

If you want to see some of her great artwork, visit her website http://www.fifisart.com. She also is in the process of making many of her originals available in smaller prints and has a charming "angels" series of designs she's done.



Red Pepper


103 East Main Street,
La Grange, Kentucky 40031
502-225-0770
http://www.redpepperdeli.com/index.html

#53 - Patrick O'Shea's

September 2010

Had a fun lunch this afternoon with my friend, Gretchen. We met at Patrick O'Shea's on Main Street in downtown Louisville. Although there was some renovations going on outside, the inside was festive. Ordered a delicious grilled chicken salad. It was perfect...full of good veges and feta cheese! It was huge - enough for two.

I'll bet this is a blast on St.  Patty's day and plenty of green beer to go around I'm sure.



Patrick O'Shea's
123 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40202-1343
(502) 708-2488
http://www.osheaslouisville.net/patricks.php

 

#52 - Oishii Sushi

September 2010

I'm hooked on sushi! Cindy, you never should have taken me! Thanks David, Corey, and Lauren for a great night. This is Corey's favorite sushi restaurant in Louisville and if you blink, you might just miss it driving down Bardstown Road in the Highlands. But, if you do, you'll miss a great time. It's a rather small restaurant and filled up quite quickly this Saturday night. The sushi bar was very close where I took a few minutes to watch the magic happen. These folks are experts.

Still being new to the sushi world, David ordered for me (thanks, dear! I may be old fashioned, but I don't mind for a man to order my meal for me). I remember we had a Lobster roll, Crunch Munch roll, Volcano roll,  and about 6 others. It was a fun evening with everyone sharing what they brought next. I love trying new things!!!


Oishii Sushi
2245 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205-1917
(502) 618-2829
http://www.oishiisushiky.com/ 

#51 - Cozza (Italian)

September 2010

Tonight's dinner was wonderful. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and fantastic company! Thanks Colleen for sharing another one with me. And to top off a great night...Colleen was looking for some great black heels...shoes???? Let me take you to DSW! And after dinner, away we went for some fun shoe shopping.

Cozza's is a local Italian restaurant, white linen tablecloths and napkins just off Exit 0 in Jeffersonville on Court Ave.  We ordered the house special which was a pork entree and lasagna. Both were mouth-watering. We did share a delightful chocolate dessert that topped off the dinner.

I'd highly recommend this for a great evening out! There is live music some nights.


Cozza's
214 West Court Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 284-4406

#50 - Stevie Ray's Burgers

September 2010

I met a friend for lunch today and she obliged me for my "New Restaurant" goal...and we tried a new burger joint in Clarksville...Stevie Ray's. It was OK, but doesn't beat Five Guys. Just a burger place, better than fast food though.


Stevie Ray's Burgers
Veteran's Pkway (parking lot of Walmart off I-65)
Clarksville, IN  47129