Thursday, August 23, 2007

Impromptu Date

On a very rainy Friday night last week, the hubby and I decided to hold off fighting the traffic on the way home and have dinner.

Off we headed to High Street, where we spent a few minutes browsing through the stores (he browsed, I bought crocs for Josh) then went to this quaint little restaurant that's famous for its pastries -- ensaymadas and the softest cheese roll you've ever tasted.

It was a beautiful night despite the rain. I could feel the stress of the week draining away as we sat at our table enjoying steaming plates of pasta and just quietly talking. It's a relief to be in a restaurant where you don't have trouble having a conversation.

In the picture you'll see what I had for dessert. The cheese roll, of course, and a cup of steaming Mint Hot Chocolate. Perfect for a cold rainy night.

16 comments:

Pacha said...

*sigh* sounds idyllic! Glad you had such a lovely time. Its always the best when these things are unplanned!

Anonymous said...

mmmm Hot mint chocolate...
Stace and i still go on dates, try to go out for dinner or for coffees, (although she only drinks tea), and long strolls

Good to see spontaneous romance is not dead:)

awwwww
Aidan

Keshi said...

wow that sounds really romantic! Nice Menchie.

spontaneous dates like that r the BEST. :)

Keshi.

Menchie said...

You guys are so right. :D

houseband00 said...

Sarap naman! =)

Have you guys tried the cheesecake at Chelsea? Yum! =)

Anonymous said...

The needle in your knee, your wallet stolen, good that you had such a wonderful stop at such good restaurant.

Anonymous said...

Hi M---ahhhh, such a sweet thing to do. And especially at the end of the week.

A nice reminder to us all (smile).

WithinWithout said...

Now THAT'S the thing to do...be spontaneous, don't try to fight life, and smell the roses.

Good on you and Hubby, Mench.

Keshi said...

hows u girl?

Keshi.

SabineM said...

lovely!
Though I love hot chocolate, cannot do the Mind Chocolate!

I can't wait for our cold rainy nights to start here!

Ces Adorio said...

oooh! I love the cup and saucer! Nice date. What was his name? Just kidding.

robkroese said...

Sounds very nice, Menchie.

dmmgmfm said...

Sounds wonderful! I love doing the spontaneous thing!

Ms. Val said...

Aren't those improptu dates great? Last time Q and I did that was a few years ago when Kyle had been invited to a hockey game with the neighbors and Lucas got invited to sleep over at a friend's house. When Q came home from work, I informed him that we're going out--whether he feels like it or not.

Caroline said...

what a comment above! I am slightly afraid!

only came to say mint hot chocolate .... yum ...
x

Menchie said...

Caroline,
tell me about it. it scared me.

now...mint hot chocolate...i am dreaming about it.