The Last Supper

Al and I had one last date night before Cole was born.  I kept joking with him all week and would say things like this is the last time we can do this before the baby is born or this is the last time it will just be the 3 of us.   I made reservations for us to have dinner at Mastros and told him it was our last supper.

Last time we ate here they didn't bring out the scalding plate dripping in butter to put your food on, but maybe that's because we shared.  It was so yummy.

Ahi Tuna.  I figured it was ok since Cole would be out in 3 days.

Afterwards we got ice cream at Sprinkles.  Al had the cupcake ice cream sandwich, so yummy.   I love dates with Al.  

Birthday Workout

Last weekend was a crazy workout/birthday weekend for Al. He committed to a 3 day workout with his Triathlon Club.  On Saturday he went on a 90 mile bike ride up Angeles Crest Highway which is 11,000 feet of climbing.  Al said it was around 20 degrees at the top and everyone was shaking on their bikes it was so cold and no one had any warm clothes on.

He was gone from about 6am-4pm, but later that night we went to dinner at Mastro's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills.  I've heard so many great things about this restaurant, so I was really excited for dinner.  The food was amazing, but we got seated next to the bar and piano player and it was seriously so loud we couldn't even hear one another talk.  I was a little bummed afterwards when I realized there is another dining room downstairs that is quiet and romantic.  Seriously?  I was disappointed especially since their food isn't exactly affordable.  

The most amazing Lobster Mashed Potatoes and I forgot to take my left overs that were sitting on the table!!

Delicious Happy Birthday Al 5 cake they presented us with, but it still didn't make up for all the noise.

On Sunday which was Al's birthday he left bright and early for a 1 mile swim in the ocean and a 10 mile run along the beach.

That afternoon we went to a Dodgers game.

Alex missed his nap so he slept until the crowd cheered and he was very confused when he woke up.

Best seats in the stadium!!

Our friends from our old ward were in town staying with us, so it was fun to catch up.

Alex enjoying the view.

Alex just started holding our hands while he walks except you can't hold it too tight or he gets mad...lol

Al requested an Ironman dinner so I made this Sweet Potato Salad from this book and it was amazing.   So colorful and delicious.

A Snickers cake with Snickers ice cream for dessert.

On Monday Al went on a 100 mile bike ride.  At mile 94 they had a 2000ft climb up Chantry Flats to the helipad where the picture below was taken.

Not a bad workout for a weekend :)

While Al was riding we met up with Sachia and her family at the La Canada Memorial Day Parade.

Alex rummaging through my purse.

Later that day we went to Sachia's for a BBQ.

Kids paradise, Alex would never leave her house if I didn't take him home.

and Al's amazing tan lines that he got from not wearing sunscreen 3 days in a row.  I think he might start wearing it now, I hope.

Culina

On Friday night Al and I went on a date, wooo hooo!!  I have a long list of restaurants I want to try mostly from shows like The Hills, Kardashians, and Housewives of Beverly Hills.  We were able to make a reservation for Culina in the Four Seasons Hotel which has been on my list for awhile.  The ambiance was so pretty and they were playing good music,  I knew it was going to be a good night.  When you sit down the waiter/waitress  places a pretty bowl of Olives, bread, and bread sticks on your table, Yum!!

The stars were out that night.  After we sat down Al told me to google the name Larry Flynt.  I googled him and his picture popped up.  I replied who is that?  He is the owner of Hustler magazine and is a gross old man like Hugh Hefner, but even creepier looking.  He has reddish hair and is on the left in the picture below.  He is in a wheelchair and that wheelchair is all gold.  He had 2 security guards sitting at the table next to us and halfway through their dinner they went over to him and brushed his hair and put his portable heater on the other side of him.....bizarre.   The guy sitting next to him was Woody Harrellson.  At first I was like Al I think that's Woody Allen and then I googled him and I was like haha that's definitely not Woody Allen.  We aren't that good with stars and their names obvi.

Woody had quite the outfit on....sweats, slippers, a suit jacket, and a trucker hat.  Anything goes in LA, but sweats at a nice restaurant?

Moving onto our delicious dinner.  I had the Ahi Tuna

and Mista salad which was to die for.  It had fresh asparagus, mushrooms, favas, chives, locatelli, pecorino, and fresh lemon.  I wish salads were this good when I make them at home because I could live on this one, so yummy.

Al had Rigatoni with fennel sausage, but I was so into my salad that I didn't take a picture.

Dr Owen Hunt from Greys was sitting behind and to the right of Al in the picture below.  I was hoping you could see him, but no luck.  

I told Al I wanted to get a picture with Woody, but I felt dumb asking him in the middle of his dinner.  I got my courage up and went for it.  When I asked him some lady sitting at his table said no he's eating dinner, but Woody was cool and said he would take one.  Pretty sure he had a mouth full of food...whoops.  A big thanks to Woody and all those years of entertainment from Cheers.  I wanted to start singing  Making your way in the world today

Takes everything you've got

Taking a break from all your worries

Sure would help a lot

Wouldn't you like to get away?
I bet he would have loved it, but Larry Flynt was making me nervous and so was the mean lady.  Good thing I will never seen any of them again, phew.  Thanks for the night out Al, loved it.

The Bazaar

Last week I went to the Bazaar with Lindsey and Victoria. I think they purposely make everything bizarre so you will say that is so bizarre. I swear I said it at least 10 times during dinner. The restaurant was super sheek and trendy plus they played good music which always adds to the experience. We started off our dinner with yummy drinks. I had the virgin cotton candy mojito. They bring out a glass of cotton candy and pour the drink over it, so yummy. Too bad it wasn't free refills :)

The menu is all Tapas, which is always fun since you get to try a lot of different things, but notso fun when the portions are miniature. Our first Tapas was the Olives Modern and Traditional. The Modern were amazing. They were almost jello like and as soon as you put them in your mouth they pop and its the best olive taste ever.

Next up was the Tuna Ceviche and Avocado Roll, jicama, micro cilantro, and cocunut dressing

I loved the flavors and textures. It did not disappoint

Philly Cheesesteak

Sea Scallops with Romesco Sauce

Picture break....notice the tiny tapas on our table

Beef Hanger Steak piquillo pepper confit, natural jus

Cotton Candy Foie Gras which was very different. I was wishing there was more cotton candy when I was done.

Tortilla De Patatas "New Way" potato foam, egg 63, caramelized onions

Yellowtail

King Crab Steamed Buns pickled cucumbers

After our amazing dinner experience we were taken to another room for dessert. They showed us the chocolate sculpture of the week. I stared at it for like 5 minutes thinking no way that is all made out of chocolate.

Lindsey had this amazing....Nitro Cocunut Floating Island with Passion Fruit and Vanilla

The dessert bar to make all your selections

and my dessert which was very Bizarre to say the least. Hot Chocolate Mousse with pear sorbet and salty hazlenut praline

It was a great dinner and I can't wait for next months!!