New restaurant – UNBELIEVABOWL

We, especially Laura, love the bowl concept for a meal so we decided to try this restaurant. We expected just a small bowl with a few pieces of protein; in other words, nothing special. Fortunately, we were pleasantly surprised. The bowl was enormous and it was chock full of our protein of choice. Next time – and there will be a next time – we’ll either share one or count on having it for two meals.

New Taiwanese eatery – 85ᴼ C Bakery and Café

This is kind of cheating, but we tried this dessert place on the last day of August (T month) and didn’t have time to post it so we – of course – had to return for another dessert this month. OMG. This bakery is the best! People were coming in, grabbing a tray, and loading it up with various desserts. Ever since we went with friends a few years ago to eat out lunch and a total stranger came over to every table to ask what they were having so she could decide on her choice (which we found fascinating), we have been tempted to ask a stranger how they liked the food. Barbara dared Laura and to her surprise, Laura went over to the dessert case and found someone to ask. Barbara was impressed. We split the chocolate chip bowl, a large domed shaped pastry, and it was great. Then Laura took home coconut bread and an egg tart and they were both well received. Unfortunately, this place is very close to home so the pounds might start adding up. But that will just mean a shopping spree for new clothes so win, win.