I once had heartburn so bad that I had to go to the car and lie down while my father went to the drug store to get me some antacids. I always blamed the pesto I had for lunch, and have avoided large quantities of it (in pasta, on pizza) ever since.
In reality, I was probably freaked the hell out because I was going to my college orientation.
I need to find a big bowl of pesto and test this on a stress-free day.
After watching Memphis (the musical) today, I finally looked into season tickets. Just for kicks, you know? And I'll tell you a secret something that most people probably already know:
Musicals can be cheap! I always equated season tickets to old stuffy people (or diehard sports fans) with plenty of money. Although most of my brain knows that buying in bulk is cheaper, I never thought to apply that to say, $80 theater tickets (or $115 main floor tickets for fricking Lion King!).
At the Paramount Theatre, I can get an orchestra seat for 7 shows on a Wednesday night for $274. That's 39.14 each!
At the 5th Avenue Theatre, you can get 4 shows during the previews for 258.50, or 64.63 each. But they have a deal for people under 30, where I can get tickets for 32.50 each!
If I saw a show once a month, or once every other month, I could totally justify that expense. Hmmm. Someday.
For Valentine's Day, I got G a Deathcake Royale, a chocolate cupcake from Cupcake Royale with a curly ganache frosting from Theo's Chocolate and an espresso chocolate truffle center from Stumptown Coffee. I also bought one for G's brother, and one for myself. (Well, I bought two for me: the deathcake, and a chocolate cupcake with salted caramel frosting.)
G's brother got him an XBox 360.
Sheeesh.
We went to the Pike Pub and Brewery for Ra's birthday party. (Dammit, Shodoshima Ra has the same initials as G's brother.) The Reuben was good but the bottom bread was soggy, and it was served with chips. (The fries looked better.) Decent sized portion (I only ate half), and good enough that I ate the rest around midnight while watching Steve Martin host SNL. (Not that exciting.)
Current Favorite:
Three Girls Bakery - Pike Place Market
Giant sandwich, warm and consistent.
Great
Elysian Brewing Company - Tangletown
There's a caramelized sweetness that I couldn't identify after one bite. I need to try my own.
Good
The Pike Pub and Brewery
Soggy bottom bread (hee hee), nothing special but still delicious. Wish I had fries or a salad instead of a half plate of chips. $10 for the smaller Son of Reuben (1/31/09)
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