I did squeeze in that nap – I needed it!! Baby said thank you in the form of an elbow.
And thankfully, I’m super tired now and can’t wait to get in bed, so it didn’t disrupt my sleep too much.
Snacked on trail mix before dinnertime
We had plans to meet Ginger & David, who are applying to become Great Harvest owners! They came up to visit our bakery today so we continued the conversation over dinner.
Of course we had a difficult time picking “the perfect” restaurant! Not just something good, but something good that we hadn’t been to in a while.
Turns out that place was Zinc!
Worth the one mile walk to get there
Post-walk snack:
And I ordered a Chilled Peach Soup for an appetizer!
It was AMAZING! Makes me want to have a peach smoothie for breakfast!
I ate everything but the lily pads, although I bet they were edible..
Matt had a caprese salad to start – yay for tomato season!
Matt and I both ordered fish for dinner.
I had the Rockfish with all kinds of strange things – marcana almonds, eggplant puree (the layer of black), “sea beans” (whatever those are) and pattypan squash (I think?). Fennel on top!
All of those weird flavors worked though because this was absolutely delicious!! The fish was so crispy it crunched!
Matt had Char with zucchini, lentils, dill, sour cream, and mustard. Check out the sear on that fish!! His was amazing too.
On our walk home, we decided to pop into Chaps for a little dessert.
I licked this Butter Pecan + Caramel cone – but it melted so fast I could barely enjoy it!
Settled again, digesting, and ready for some wild Saturday night reading!
Allie@LiveLaughEat says
Where are they hoping to open a GH?!
KathEats says
Likely Winston
SalmonSalemSana says
Cones are so hard to eat! I get ice cream everywhere!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Mmm, chilled peach soup sounds so refreshing! I went on a cruise with my family when I was in high school and I remember being really impressed by the chilled fruit soups – they seemed so exotic and fancy at the time. I probably haven’t had any since! Also, Chaps looks so cute.
KathEats says
That’s where I had my first too! On a cruise – a chilled strawberry soup!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Love fish dinners! Looks delish! Hubbie and I enjoyed my spicy shrimp pasta dish tonight!
Amy in TO says
Those are nasturtium leaves. You are so cute! You made me laugh. Totally edible–they taste peppery.
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
I have never heard if peach soup but it looks delicious!
Cait's Plate says
Yum – that peach soup looks so perfect…especially with this heat!
Exciting that they’re looking to open a GH!! The more of those, the merrier I say 🙂
And Chaps looks so cute! Reminds me a little bit of Pike’s in Charlotte!
Krissy @ Make it Naked says
Aww. Chaps. Love it. They made our wedding “cake” 🙂 Pumpkin ice cream cake!!
Kelly says
Hi Kath, Your meal looks delicious… Seafood Watch has an article about Rockfish that you may or may not have seen. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx?fid=55
Neel Lassetter says
Hi Kelly and Kath,
Thanks for the great review Kath!
An FYI on Rockfish: in the mid Atlantic, Chesapeake Bay area, the name “Rockfish” refers to the Striped Bass, not to the West Coast Rockfish. Our delivery was actually from near the mouth of the Potomac river.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org//cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx?gid=65
We go to great lengths to be as sustainable as possible on both our menu, and in our daily operations.
Thank you again for such a lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed!
Neel
KathEats says
Thanks so much for the info Neel! Glad to know the fish was sourced mindfully 🙂
Our dinner was delicious!
Angel7 says
Chilled peach soup sounds AMAZING!!! That would be good morning, noon or night 🙂
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Khushboo says
That soup sounds so strange yet delicious!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
that fish is seared/crisped to perfection!
and Chilled Peach Soup – WOW. I would love to try that. Is there a hint of savory or salty in it or is it like eating a peach smoothie with a spoon? (which would be fine, too!)
KathEats says
It wasn’t savory at all
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Fun night of eats- even the trail mix!
Grace @ Grace Dishes says
The meal looks delicious. Chilled soup is perfect for a hot summer day 🙂
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says
I love retro diners – absolutely love the photo you took!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
What a pleasant evening! I like how all of the Great Harvest people seem to be so supportive of each other. Sounds like a terrific organization.
Jordan @ Bake Write Sleep says
Mmmm peach soup! That sounds amazing.
sarah says
I believe that “lilly pad” is miner’s lettuce. It’s wild and grows like gangbusters. I used to pick it and eat it all the time as a kid…definitely edible and delicious!
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
Mmmm I love seared fish! I had a great char at the Culinary Institute of America the other week 🙂
Jenee Libby says
Those lily pads were nasturtium leaves, completely edible, probably from Zinc’s garden 🙂
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
Wow, that Rockfish almost looks like salmon from the top! I love the minimalistic presentation of your appetizers!
Dennis says
The food looks really pretty but those portions look so tiny, but then portion size is why I am overweight.