A nice night out

I had a great dinner and drinks meeting Wed. night at Bar Cento. I had never actually eaten there before, aside from ordering a pizza to go with my beer next door at Beir Markt. (recently voted one of the Best Beer Bars in America in 2009). I will say Bar Cento is not VVF (very vegetarian friendly) so I ended up with wild ramp pizza with leeks, provolone & pepperoncini. I'd go back though, maybe even to sample some meat... Their cuisine is based on Roman recipes and utilizes the freshest local, natural, and organic ingredients. It's a great place to eat good quality, locally raised meat if you're going to eat it at all. That whole area is one of my favorite spots in the city, a delicious pocket of local food. Aside from Bar Cento and Bier Markt, you also have The Great Lakes Brewing Co. home of the famous Christmas Ale (watch out, it really packs a drunk punch). My favorite pint there though is the Grassroots ale... 'Pint Size Farm', ha!

And let's not forget about the fantastic West Side Market right across from Great Lakes. I think this weekend I may scope out what they have for gardening supplies. (or at least fresh cut beautiful flowers) Rob just brought home a topsy turvy I'd like to set up on my balcony this weekend.. mmmm fresh tomatoes...