It just didn’t seem right to not post a little something about the last day of birthday month considering that’s how this whole thing got started (refer to first post).
While the first day of birthday month is full of so much hope and excitement for things to come, the last day is generally the polar opposite. This year, as age seems to be striking an emotional cord I was unaware existed, I was teetering on calling it good on the 31st and staying in for a standard Saturday night. If it wasn’t for Ryan booking reservations somewhere we both had been dying to try and the fact that there are minimum three pairs of shoes in my closet I have yet to wear (waiting for the right occasion of course), kettle corn and a Sandra Bullock marathon probably would have been the extent of the festivities. I can safely say that I am greatly thankful I didn’t throw in the towel.
Close enough we could technically stumble home if we had to, Willie’s Wine Bar offers one of the best wine menus I have ever seen and serves food my favorite way, family style small plates. I could go on and on about the romantic dim lighting, fun quirky waiter, sort of fancy wine country meets hole-in-the-wall atmosphere but, I rather cut to the important part, the food. Curried Crab Tacos, Sweet Pea & Cheddar Mac-n-Cheese, Pulled Duck BBQ over White Cheddar Polenta (our personal fave!) and Filet Mignon Sliders, all in perfect portions for two. Selecting the “I <3 Sonoma County Wines” flight collection, including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, made for the perfect pairing. Loved the extra touch of the wine flights served ala placemat with each corresponding winery listed. Its the little things.
Wouldn’t be worth leaving the house if I didn’t get to pull some fun out of the ole closet-o. Finally getting to wear my latest DSW find added some pep in my step. There is no better drug than a new pair of shoes, I say. Matching them with my draw string 50/50 floral pants was an excellent idea. The waiter said 5 small plates is perfect for a couple but after just 4 plates I was retying the draw string before we were even back in the car.
Birthday month satisfied.
