Dinner and Theatre.

Yes, I'm blogging again about another epicurean delight. This past Friday night, Brent and I decided to check out the dinner menu at Cafe R&D. Cafe is a sister restaurant to Houston's, one of our favs. **SIDE NOTE: if you have never had a veggie burger from Houston's, it's a must.** Cafe R&D is part of a group of restaurants based out of California. Several years ago, while vacationing in Napa Valley, Brent and I ate at another one of their sister restaurants, Rutherford Grill. It was a little taste of home right in the Valley. Back to Cafe...the interior walls and ceiling are lined with oak wood paneling and an eclectic array of art covers one whole wall. Another wall is all windows. I loved how they had the front doors propped open to let the warm Fall air flow through the restaurant. Jazz music got louder and louder as the night progressed. As I sat there, I pretended in my mind that I was in California. It was a special treat to me. After dinner, we drove to the Fearings for dessert. They have a really cool patio area with a fireplace and all. The night ended with a concert at the Majestic Theatre. I had never been there before and can I say, wow. It was stunningly beautiful. Grand staircases, terraces...it was magical. Here are a few pics from the night.





To enhance the California vibe, I ate a California role. ;)


For dinner, I had a Reubenesque Sandwich (Corned Beef & Baby Swiss on Toasted Corn Rye). Delicious!


Brent had a classic Cheeseburger with Swiss.


Majestic Theatre.

Couple at the concert who were muggin down! It was sick but an awesome photo opp. :) Gotta love the internet!