Groovin' on a Sunday Morning

OK, so our Sunday mornings normally start with our usual visit to the Gym. Not this week. The end of this week (or beginning, depending on how you look at it) began differently … at least for us.

Our Sunday actually started on Saturday night at the Off-Jackson Theatre (formerly the Wing Luke Museum) for the Monologue Slam comedy improv show. It was a vewy vewy stwange, but hilarious experience. Starting pretty late (10:00pm), there normally would be no way that I would even consider leaving my house and starting my evening that late, but since the show was hosted by Kevin Kent … we decided to check it out. The show started late, and Kevin Kent didn’t show until after 11:00pm (probably because of his gig at Teatro Zinzanni). But the other host was oddly hilarious, and we were definitely entertained by her and the pre-show stand-ups.

Once Kent arrived and the improv competition started, it was laughter the rest of the night. Most of the improv competitors were so creative and funny!! ending around 12:30am. We had a great time and plan to attend another one. Tazman is actually thinking of competing. You should go, if you can stay awake that late. Might be worth it for you to take a nap, set your alarm to 10pm, and show up with your support.

We also had the insane idea that if we were still awake after the show, we would go to the gym for a workout (and sleep in on Sunday morning). IT’S ALREADY SUNDAY MORNING!!!! Well, we had our clothes in the car, we were wide awake, and it was sorta on the way home. OHHHH-KAAAYY!! So, there we are at the gym, running, lifting, pumping, pressing … until 2:00am. It was kinda cool to have the gym to ourselves and no waiting for any of the equipment or machines. But I’m not sure I’m interested in making this a habit. As secure as it is, it’s also kinda creepy to be there alone. So, with Dayight Savings Time, we got home at 3:05am … in time to settle down, take a shower and get to bed by 4:00am.

Groovin’ …. Groovin on a Sunday Morning!!

NOW … for my restaurant review: My new favorite eatery!! I love Barolo Ristorante on Westlake Ave!! The food was amazing. Again, I ordered off the regular menu, while Robert stuck with DAS and something with Wild Boar in it. I started with Cuore di Romana Grigliata (grilled romaine heart with fresh made Caesar dressing, shaved reggiano). Grilled Caesar Salad?!!! Yowza. It was soooo good. I couldn’t eat it fast enough. Next, I loved loved loved the Gnocconi di Spinaci (house-made spinach gnocchi with Alaska smoked salmon). OMG … it just melted in my mouth and so creamy. I want more!! But wait … the blood orange sorbet was so icy delicious and I coulda kept ‘em coming. I’ll take 3 more, please!! (Well, that’s what I wanted to say.) We both walked out totally satisfied, with just enough food in our bellies, and very happy. (Oh, so THAT’s what walking out happy is like, instead of waddling out with a stomach ache … a good stomach ache … yet still often painful!) We arrived at 6:20pm on Wednesday, and the place was totally packed with a 45-60 minute wait. Luckily, we had reservations for 6:30pm and our table was waiting for us. Yeah, that’s right!! We got a table, and you don’t!! One of the best meals we’ve ever experienced.