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Dear foodie readers, another wonderful restaurant opened up in the galleria area. I am a sucker for French cuisine…and this place did not disappoint. If you didn’t know about it, you would probably drive right past it. It’s where the old JCI was, and they have rebuilt a beautiful new place. The interior designs are simple and understated, which gives it a stunning look. The bar is gorgeous, they still had the tree up, it reminded me of a place in Aspen or vail. I wanted a date night with my hubs where we could talk, and it hit the mark…I don’t enjoy having to yell and have a sore throat after to have a conversation. Our server was very sweet and helpful…we started with the escargot…yum yum….I had the steak tenderloin….it was like butter in my mouth…extremely tender and delicious. The peppercorn sauce was a beautiful touch. We had no room for dessert, but I’m sure they are delicious. A successful date night in the books.

Dear readers, welcome to the laboratory of coffee houses….locally owned, roasted, and served to perfection…if you consider yourself a true coffee drinker, none of that corporate mumbo jumbo, then this is your place…it’s got a vibe…third ward, community feel, and great outdoor patio…we also tried the vegan tacos, they were absolutely delicious, you would never know it’s not real eggs, they come out like small works of art…the coffee was above and beyond…even my 12 year old noticed a difference in taste. It’s a great place to bring your laptop and get some work done…in the back there is a great meeting space you can use, with a great view of the patio…buying your own coffee tin, which is a work of art in itself, gets you a discount when you bring it back to refill it…come try it, and if you have you know what I’m talking about. ; )