Medieval Times

Taki, Cheryl, and I decided to squeeze in a trip to Medieval Times for the matinee show on this Superbowl Sunday. The big upside is there probably wasn't their normal crowd. We were joined by another family and the kids all had a great time. The food was served without utensils. Cheryl didn't much care for that but Taki and I enjoyed eating chicken, ribs, and potatoes with our fingers. We got to eat our soup by sipping it from the pewter bowl too.

Fortunately, I was still able to get in front of some video to see kickoff. I'm back off to see the second half.

Shown below: Taki and Cheryl looking good in their stylish crowns.

Cosi

Our family recently grabbed some dinner at Cosi in Naperville Il. We met another family for some pizza and chat.

They do the flat crispy pizza there. The atmosphere is warm, family friendly, and comfortable. The kids ate pizza and s'mores for dessert.

I will definitely stop in next time I am in town and want a quick bite.

Wildfire

Cheryl and I went out to dinner at Wildfire in Oakbrook Illinois last night with another couple Kent and Kirsten; here are our impressions.

The food was outstanding, service respectable, and I am certainly looking forward to our next visit.

Cheryl and I ordered mussels for an appetizer. They were pretty large, and I think I prefer smaller ones.

I ordered the 10 oz prime rib cooked medium. I will order this again on my next visit as it was the best prime rib I’ve ever had. I got the mashed potatoes for my side dish.

Cheryl went with salmon cooked on a cedar plank with brown sugar. She loved it! I make a cedar salmon on the grill with maple syrup and although she didn’t admit it, I think she might prefer the Wildfire offering over mine. She got broccoli for her side. Everyone loved the maple pecan pie for dessert.

Kent and Kirsten ordered different flavors of Filet, which they enjoyed. For her side, Kirsten ordered a sweet potato; beware, it was gigantic. Actually so big that she might have been a bit intimidated by it.

The place was packed, but they seated us immediately with our advance reservations.

Overall, excellent experience.