Love me some La Duni

Chris and I had a dinner & movie night on Monday. We hopped in to La Duni in Northpark since we were short on time. I always forget about La Duni, and wasn't expecting much out of the one in the mall, but we had a wonderful (albeit expensive) meal. We both ordered empanadas - one beef and one pork. Both were served with great sauces, yes I am all about the sauce.

We were trying to be healthy and watch our portions (haha) so we split the CARNE ASADA ARRACHERA. So amazing, and perfect for sharing. The wonderfully lime seasoned steak is served with black beans, rice and a sweet plantain. Along with a cute plate of accompaniments such as caramelized onions, yummy salsa and guacamole.  My favorite though was the sauce on the side which was semi spicy peppers in a cojita cheese sauce. YUMMY.

We loved our meal, but have no clue how it got got to be $100 with tip...my thoughts? 3 glass of wine. Next time, just get the bottle and bring a big purse so you can take the rest with you to the movie.

I'll definitely be going to La Duni more often.

Spec's is coming, Spec's is coming!

Oh my goodness, I am so excited! My favorite wine, liquor, gourmet snack shop is coming to Dallas. Spec's is from my hometown of Houston and I remember going with my dad as he shopped for wine and I grabbed my favorite chocolates and fabulous sandwiches.

I love Spec's so much because you can run in and get a great wine, with help from their experts, and grab some cheese & crackers and make it home for happy hour on Friday at your house without breaking a sweat or having to think to hard about it.

Anyways, look for Spec's to open by the end of the year.

Unbroken - A Must Read

I just finished Unbroken - I finally read it after it had been on the best seller list for weeks upon weeks. It is truly a must read. I love historical fiction, but it is really really hard to find a non-fiction book that will keep my interest throughout. It definitely has some harsh parts, but it really didn't bother me. I wasn't as aware of the brutality that the US and other POWs were forced to live in in the Japanese camps. I feel like we skipped over a lot of those harsh realities in my AP History class junior year in highs school.

Anyways, in short, the book is about a man named Louis Zamperini who is an Olympic runner who ends up enlisting in the war and becomes a bombardier. Time after time Louis escapes death through POW camps, and he is still alive at the age of 94. It is rare to hear such an amazing true story as his. I suggest you pick up this book and read it ASAP - you won't be disappointed. So when is the movie coming out?