To The Boy I love

 My son, my first born and the boy that changed my life turned 26 on March 28 and it gave me all the feels.  I became a mother because of him and now he's an entire grown up person who makes decisions on his own and lives life on his terms, sort of.

He wanted a low key birthday, as per usual. He wanted no frills, no thrills and no extra nothing.  For him, you must save all the drama for your mama as he wants no parts of it. 

A simple meal was all he asked for, and not even that. I suggested the restaurants ( yes two) and even the gift. He asked for some skin care for his Easter basket and I told him I'd get it for his birthday.  See, a simple man and a man of simple means. He never asks for much and never wants for nothing. And I love that about him. His life will be so full filling, because he keeps it simple and uncomplicated. 

I decided since he never asks for much and deserves so much, we'd have two celebrations instead of the typical one.

Friday would be the start to his birthday festivities with dinner at the Costa Rican Beer Factory.  A new place to try is always up my alley and my son is always on board to try new places as well. 

The birthday boy enjoyed his large and in charge spicy Texas burger.

We all enjoyed our meals at the CRBF restaurant, including the birthday boy which was the most important thing. But the celebrations did not end there.

On Saturday, B day, we took the birthday boy to the movies. That was actually one of the few requests he made for his birthday.  The new movie, Project Hail Mary, had just dropped and he expressed much interest in going to see it. His birthday seemed like the perfect opportunity.

After the movies,  Cheesus was the restaurant of choice for the actual birthday dinner and it did not disappoint.  This was our second time at Cheesus for his birthday,  as it was the restaurant of choice last year. It was a nice, intimate birthday meal of sorts. After dinner, we picked up his gift and the cake he asked for,  a cookie ice cream "cake" which was cut without any of the birthday fanfare. It was his perfect birthday 

Lets Lunch

 As my mission to try new restaurants continues,  I have to say I am hitting it out the park just about every time. I'm having the most fun researching what restaurant I want to try next, whether for brunch, lunch or dinner. 

There isn't much research involved if I'm being honest. A lot of the time a restaurant will catch my eye online because of it's aesthetics. After a quick glance at the menu, my mind is made up. Either put it on my must try list or pass it up.

Most times, my new found eatery is a big hit and is then added to my must re-visit list. Sometimes though, a one time stop is all I need to get my fill. 

Samadhi was one such recent restaurant that caught my eye online and I made a note to stop by. I'd passed by Samadhi a handful of times, in Barrio Escalante. This time I went in and was not disappointed.

My dish was divine and the coconut lemonade will live rent free in my mind until eternity.

                      Coconut lemonade 

                       Yucca fries

                     Foccacia with hummus

                       Mushroom risotto 

                      Salmon for the hubby

          My friend's daughter's veggie burger

Besides the food being delicious,  the aesthetics hits hard. Whoever the decorator is needs their accolades because the place is gorgeous. Will I go back? Possibly,  especially for that coconut lemonade. But I do feel as if I had my fill and I was definitely satisfied. 

Brunch Time

 I love when hubby surprises me with fun treats like a spontaneous brunch date or date night. Dinner dates and brunches make me happy and he knows how to make me happy.

So out we went to another brunch appointment at a new favorite spot, Cafe a la Moda. The food was still delicious and the service was, as before, impeccable.  We loved everything and we look forward to going back.