It feels so great to be able to unwind and not have to worry about studying or practice tests. On Friday evening, Kevin and I took full advantage of my unwinding and went out to dinner with our neighbors, Joe and Teresa. We headed to Funky Monkey Wine Co. in the Mills50 district. I had been wanting to try that restaurant for awhile and was excited when Teresa suggested it.
Their menu has a large variety of sushi rolls and traditional entrees. I was tempted to go for the sushi but decided to order the mahi mahi.
The mahi was very good, but my favorite part of the dish was the pumpkin risotto it was served upon. The spices reminded me of pumpkin pie, and it was creamy and decadent. I loved it.
Joe ordered salmon and let me sneak a bite. The sweet soy glaze on the salmon was delicious. It tasted like candy.
Teresa and Kevin both ordered short ribs, which were also really good, but I actually thought our wedding short ribs we had last week tasted better.
The atmosphere at Funky Monkey is really nice. It’s on the smaller size, so very intimate, and the menu is very diverse. It would be great for a date night. I can’t wait to try their sushi.
I had been wanting to somehow thank Kevin for everything he has done for me while I was studying for the GMAT. He took over all the household responsibilities of cooking and grocery shopping, and he made sure the house was completely quiet while I was studying. His favorite cake flavor is red velvet, so his sister and I made a batch of red velvet cookies, the recipe which was on the side of the red velvet cake mix box.
They turned out delicious. It feels so nice to be back in the kitchen again.
What’s your favorite way to unwind?
fave way to unwind is definitely heading out of the house for grocery shopping, shopping, or to boyfriends’ for some tv watching! or blog reading!
That sounds like the perfect way to unwind after your stressful weeks! The mahi mahi sounds so delicious..pumpkin risotto? Yes, please! Glad you had a great time! My favorite way to unwind is to spend my time outside, shopping, or watching mindless TV.
I love sipping wine and watching trash TV. So rejuvenating haha
I love to take a long shower and curl up in bed with a good book to unwind. Beer and some gossip with the girls helps, too
Okay, call me crazy but I just realized that you have a page dedicated to your restaurant reviews. Will and I are ALWAYS at a loss as far as where to go, so I will definitely be making use of that in the future
That pumpkin risotto sounds delicious!
I love your restaurant reviews.
To unwined, I like to bake or watch tv with my fiance.
I love Funky Monkey, great atmosphere!
Sounds like a great way to unwind after studying. Pumpkin risotto sounds like something I would love.
Funky Monkey looks awesome! So do the red velvet cookies!