Friday, June 24, 2011

New Cincy Restaurant is a Must Experience!


Four of us ladies celebrating an engagement, and the news of twins arriving soon - I knew nothing would stop this night from being unforgettable!

La Poste Eatery is placed in Clifton's Gaslight District.  La Poste is Fench for postal service, and if I must say, it truly delivers! 

The one page menu is laid out as a letter, which includes postage, salutations and body.  The atmosphere is modern and upbeat with a feel-good, relaxing tone.


To begin, we ordered: a bottle of Millbrandt Cabernet, the Flatbread (fig compote, caramelized onion, D’aphinois Fromage, basil, pistachio pesto), the Pommes Frites (rosemary, black garlic aioli) a.k.a French Fries, and Hot bacon Scallops (baby spinach, gorgonzola cream,frisee, crostini). 

Onto our second course, and adding the second bottle of cab - I had the Roasted Crimson Pear (fresh herb goat cheese, prosciutto,arugula), a salad so sophisticated and rich.  I thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

Last, but certainly not least, opting out of the body, I decided to go with another salutation for my main course.  I chose the Mussels and Clams (dry cider, coriander, leeks, grilled tomatoes, crostini).  They were great with the wine, and easily fulfilling.  The light, creamy broth with grilled tomatoes really complimented the meat from the seafood.

With the ingredients listed above, do I really need to say, "YUM"?

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Garage Sale Season Begins!!

Good finds, at great prices!

 
Vintage White Expansion Bracelet 
A white expansion bracelet. This bracelet has white plastic rounded inserts.  I found this piece for $1; and seen it online for $30.



Wrought Iron Dining Chair 
I purchased two of these unique chairs for $8 each, which compliments our wine cabinet in the dining room.  The chairs are made from solid iron and could also be used in a solarium or four-seasons room. I recently found this chair selling online for $85.

Vintage Cocktail Rings 
I purchased all 5 for $0.50.  The bottom right is my favorite!  It has a gold tone, with white opaque rhinestones, surrounding a large marquise.  I found the white ring selling online for $38.
 
Pirate Accessory Kit 
Kaden's favorite!  This kit included a pirate sword, hook, eye patch and a hard, plastic hat.  The kit was bagged and priced at $3, but I bargained and bought it for $2.