…That Wasn’t There Before. Da-daaaaa da-da daaaaa.
Happy weekend!! We tried a new restaurant today and went to see Beauty and the Beast, so I figured I’d pop in to share like old times : )
First off I had a PB and banana with too much coffee before heading to ACAC for Afterburn. Such a rockin’ class taught by Claire today! Loved the choreographed dance moves at the end.
Sometimes I get worried about Mazen and feel guilty for dropping him off at Kids Zone, school or camp, but every time I go to pick him up he is having a blast! He’s such an extrovert. Here he is sandwiched between four (cropped out) friends with the biggest smile on his face. He did not want to leave until I told him we were going to the movies : )
After a quick shower, we met our friend Jess at Mezeh at Stonefield for lunch. This was my first visit and my socks were blown off!
It was like a mix between Chipotle and Roots, with a huge buffet of Mediterranean bowl toppings. You can choose between grains, greens or a mix, add proteins, toppings, sauces – the works.
I had kale and arugula with bulgur salad, chicken, carrots, pita chips, olives, spicy eggplant, dill-yogurt dip, and tzatziki and harissa dressings. I brought about half of this home – it was huge!
Also – look at the fun juice options!
After lunch, we headed to the theater (aka the “feuter”) for the show. Traditional escalator selfie!
M loved posing with the Power Rangers and Batman. My little boy!
I LOVED the movie. Emma Watson was brilliant, and the whole show was magical. I loved hearing all of those great songs (I know every word and breath). The ending was definitely the best part! (Though I did think it was a little long overall, especially for Mazen.) He wasn’t scared one bit. He isn’t easily scared though. When we got home I dusted off my old Beauty and the Beast soundtrack, and he is currently sleeping to the songs!
Dinner was a fun little meal that ended up being similar to my lunch – oops! Harissa chicken pitas with arugula salad and yogurt sauce with roasted carrot fries. (That’s cranberry juice, FYI!)
Tomorrow (Saturday) I am heading away for a night for a little girls trip. So pumped!!
Mom says
Love those movie photos and so glad the movie was good!
Carrie this fit chick says
Have fun tomorrow! Arugula is my JAM!! and holy moly I completely forgot about pb&co…. Need to get some of that goodness!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
I love DIY food places. We need more of those here. I still have YET to see Beauty and the Beast! Wth!
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Katie says
I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I must! Maybe I can convince my parents to go while they’re in town this weekend!
Christina @ montessoriishmom.com says
MMM I went to the PB&Co restaurant in NYC once…so good…I love peanut butter 🙂 I want to see Beauty and the Beast so badly, I’m glad to hear it was so good!
Mallory @ boston runner girl says
i’ve heard great things about the movie, can’t wait to see it. emma watson is just amazing so i’m not surprised!
Linda @ The Fitty says
I’ve STILL yet to see the movie myself! I LOVE Emma Watson in anything 😉
Faith says
I wish we had more restaurants like Mezeh near where we live!
We want to take our kiddos to see Beauty & the Beast.
Amanda Filler says
We have a restaurant called CAVA in DC and NOVA you’d probably love! Looks very similar to the mezeh place. The portions are big there too and I’ve started sharing a bowl with my husband instead of getting my own.
Tonya says
I was just about to comment about Cava. I looove both the fast casual Cavas and the more formal restaurant Cavas.. And we can buy all of their dips and spreads at Whole Foods and MOMs.
Vicki says
I think as mums we always feel guilty about something! You don’t need to feel bad about droppibg Mazen at kids’ places. You’re clearly a great mum, and i firmly believe we’re better parents when our own cups are full. If working out gives you that extra me time to be a calmer, more loving mum…. do it!!!
KathEats says
Thank you!
Megan Davis says
I love the story and the foods that you mentioned. Having fun reading your blog! 🙂