Fun Evening

My friend from work, Kori (love her), and I spontaneously decided to go out after work today. We started at a dive bar called Alt'n Bachs. We shared a pitcher of beer--it's that kind of place-- and then made our way to Willy Street. Kori knows all the cool spots. Willy Street, short for Williamson Street, is a very hip, tree-hugging, granola-eating, patchouli-wearing part of town. We went to a charming Jamaican restaurant called Jolly Bob's. It's the kind of place that if you passed it on the street and didn't know anything about it, you wouldn't dare venture in. It looks a little dodgy from the outside, but this is a great place. I loved it. Inside it had an island feel and the food was authentic and very tasty.




We shared a couple appetizers: conch fritters and crab cakes. They were both so good. I love the complexity of the flavors of most ethnic foods, including Jamaican fare. The dipping sauces were soooo good.



Kori recommended a cocktail that I, for the life of me, can't remember what it was called. It had coconut milk in it, some kind of liquor and some other stuff, and nutmeg on top. Yum.



Kori is silly. She always says she is worried she is getting rosacia. She ain't gettin' no damn rosacia. Her cheeks just flush a little when she has had a drink or two. I wanted to take her picture, but since she is worried about rosacia here is what I got:



After we ate at Jolly Bob's, we drove by the fancy houses in Monona that sit on the lake. Lake Monona was enchanting tonight; very choppy waves breaking in the strong wind. I love being near water. There is a bike path that goes around the perimeter of Lake Monona- it's 12 miles around, which is a big lake. Those people who live on Wanniquah (sp?) Street along Lake Monona are living large. There are some amazing houses with incredible views of the lake and some can even see the Capital Building across the water. Beautiful.

So, it was an unexpected, spontaneous evening. Enjoyable and a mini-showcase of the intriguing things Madison has to offer.