LYKKE LILYS IS GROWING!

She.is.just.way.too.big. (and tired)

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

The restaurant will be closed for Thanksgiving from Tuesday, November 25 until Wednesday, Dec. 3. We will re-open for lunch and dinner that Wednesday.

BITTERSWEETNESS

Well, some of you may already know, but some may not. Last Thursday was the last day you will see me roaming the dining room (well, for lunch anyways and possibly dinners, permitting deadlines). Deadlines? Yes, deadlines. I have signed on with the Caller-Times niche pub, The Business Journal of Corpus Christi, as Managing Editor; a position I held a few years back. The publication is about to explode - but I won't give away any of the details just yet! All I will say is, just you wait. So, if you don't see me as often, keep in mind that I'm still an integral part, just a bit more behind-the-scenes than before. See you all soon!

Krystal

WHISK COOKING COURSE: NOVEMBER

Last Saturday was our last WHISK Cooking Course at the restaurant. Thank you to everyone who participated and all past participants. 

The three-course meal is below.

ROASTED BEET SALAD

>> organic greens, sheep's milk cheese, candied pumpkin seeds, tumeric vinaigrette

BEEF 'OSO BUCCO'

>> ginger-infused butternut squash puree, bacon-brussells sprouts, red wine reduction

GINGERBREAD

>> vanilla ice cream, toasted gingerbread, salted caramel sauce

FREAKY FRIDAY

Yep, it's definitely Halloween.

As I'm walking out the door this A.M., heading off to pick up the payroll, I get a call on my cell. It's Jimmy. His car is flat broke. On our way to the payroll office, still a bit groggy, I say to Jimmy, "So sorry I didn't bake you guys Halloween cookies. Maybe Josie (Geraldi) has my back."

Pick up payroll. Back in car.

Again to Jimmy, "Gates (donut shop) is on the way. Maybe we can pick up some there. I miss Kaleb (Kaleb is one of our 'original' servers who patrons still ask about quite often, even though he's been gone for more than a year now; his fam owns the donut shop)."

We are here. Turn off car. Walk into back door of restaurant.

"Hey, you just missed Kaleb. He's in town and dropped by five minutes ago," Christopher greets me.

Ugh. I missed him. I walk into the office.

There sits the most beautiful orange, bat-shaped sugary goodness I've ever seen on a paper towel with my name.

"Like it?" Geraldi asks, "I got them at Gates."

Classic.

(ps: am actually thinking of buying a Lotto ticket today!)

UPCOMING EVENTS: NOVEMBER WINE DINNER

* Attn Foodies: The Cotes du Rhone Wine Dinner has been pushed back to next month and will now be held on Thursday, November 6. We still have open spots for the dinner. Please call 361.225.0329 to make your reservation. 

THE MOUNTAIN IS HIGH...THE VALLEY IS LOW

(I still can't get that tune outta my head!) Last Saturday, we took the night off and ventured to Comfort (near Boerne) for the Rat Pack's annual reunion. Chris's dad, Carl, played drums for the Liberty Bell, a local act in Corpus during the 60's. The group has been meeting for years, but this was our first time participating in the day-long festivities, mainly consisting of good old beer-drinking, laughing, reminiscing & of course, go-go dancing. Even Christopher made his debut with two others while the old-timers took a breather! But of course, Grandma (Veronica) Aeby was everyone's favorite act.