the best thing i ever ate

Please tell me you have watched the show on the Food Network called “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. It’s all about different chefs and TV Food celebrities that talk about well, the best thing they ever ate (obviously). Some of the food they talk about make me want to go get a triple bypass after watching it, but I feel like after my meal tonight – I want to, no I NEED to be on that show.

Gabriela made a reservation at Pure Food and Wine a few weeks ago as she has done nothing but rave about their food and desserts. I was honestly really impressed by the ambiance the restaurant gave off the second I walked through. Dim lighting, plush seating – it was really comfortable yet elegant at the same time.

Theodora joined us tonight! We both agreed it was a nice change to our “twosome” we have had going for the last couple of days. I absolutely adored her company today – she (like every other blogger I have ever met) is so sweet and really easy to talk to. The conversation never stopped this evening. The three of us had a great time getting to know each other better.

But back to that whole “the best thing I ever ate” thing.

It started with a Pure Mojito – which was filled with sake, mint, and sweetened with agave nectar.

I kind of wanted 2 or 3 of these, but since they were $12 each, I made myself stick to one – and well, you never want to look like a lush on your first date with another blogger.

  
For my dinner, Theodora and I both went with the Raw Zucchini and Heirloom Tomato Lasagna, which came highly recommended by Gabriela.

It surely did not disappoint. In between the tomato slices was pumpkin nut cheese, pine nut pesto, and marina sauce – along with other thick tomato slices. The portion seriously packed a punch. I was very surprised after I finished as to how full I actually was.

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Would you believe it when I tell you that’s not really the best thing I ever ate? Oh no – that came far later in the meal. You see, for months now, Gabriela has been taunting me with this talk of the best vegan ice cream dessert in the world. I didn’t believe her… until tonight.

The both of us both ordered the mint chocolate sundae. It was filled with vegan ice cream, loaded with soft vegan chocolate chunks, and topped with a cashew whipped cream.

I am not kidding you when I say I would give up my left (or right – not both) to eat this sundae every day of my life. It really is that good. I am basically in mourning right now and I am sad I already wore my black dress during this trip.

Let’s have a moment of silence for the sundae please.

Thank you.

After dinner, the three of us headed to Rye, a bar which Theodora suggested.

We each got a drink and proceeded to have a deep discussion, particularly surrounding dogs. I may or may not have shown off a picture (or two) of my Charlie.

I enjoyed a glass of the Quivira 2009 (Sauvignon Blanc).
  
I was sad the night was over, but I am far more than ready to go to bed. It has been quite a long day, and I have another exciting one planned for tomorrow!

It might start with plotting how I can eat only desserts the entire day.

Question: What would you talk about if you were on the show “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”?

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