Today was a grocery-shopping odyssey. In preparation for a party, my companion and I braved the wilds of Cary to visit Trader Joe's, where we bought two varieties of cashews (lightly salted and chili lime), a few frozen appetizers, four bottles of wine and a 12-pack of Magic Hat. Then it was on to Harris Teeter, where we fleshed out our party selections with nonalcoholic beverages and a box of Bailey's Irish Cream puffs. Finally, it was off to Whole Foods -- which I love but for the extreme prices and abundance of people, particularly soccer moms -- to raid the olive bar. There we finally found the tiny frozen quiche that warm my heart so.
The party menu is rounded out with tortilla chips with hummus and salsa, a veggie plate, fresh fruit and two-bite brownies. Hope there's enough. If not, HT is a half-mile away. We call quick trips to the grocery "Teeterfying." Catchy only to us, I suppose.
This is going to be a great week foodwise, folks. Besides the overabundance of party food, there will be dining out to the nth degree. Tomorrow night we have reservations for Enoteca Vin -- our first visit. If the online menu is the least bit indicative, it's going to be a good time.
Then, Saturday, comes the quasi prix fixe at Cafe Luna (which can't seem to decide how to spell its name: Cafe or Caffe?). It seemed decadent at the time -- and, really, actually will be, except that ...
... dinner Sunday is likely to be at Ruth's Chris in Cary. I've been there, folks. It ain't cheap eats. Luckily, it's mostly worthwhile, or else I'd feel like the world's biggest freeloader. Our generous hosts likely won't blink an eye at a bottle or two of Dom, but I'll do my best to appreciate the quality of the steak, the ambience, the service.
Stories to come.
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