Viva Mexico! and a week of Salt Lake City area restaurants.

I really wish I could figure out how to make the upside down exclamation points! This August, we hit our ten year anniversary. However 10 years ago on Valentines Day, Jared flew down to Arizona and we began the weekend that got us engaged. If we really want to get down to business, Jared and I started dating in highschool on Valentines Day---15 years ago. I dated some great people for a few years in there but everyone was always compared to Jared. My dear friend Kirsten used to tell me in college at Western- when we would go on long walks and share our boy troubles-, "Kim, Jared will always be the guy". There you have it, he was and he is. So we have some big news! Probably only big to us but you are still reading, I can't leave it hanging now. We are NOT having any more babies but we ARE going to Mexico City and Veracruz in September! Our first mega trip since our honeymoon. I am getting more excited everyday and the excitement is causing a slight bit of sleep deprivation. It's Allgood ;-). These have been the best ten years of my life. I can't wait for the next 10-20-30-40-50 more.

Now for a week of local restaurants....

Sunday-
Carrabas- Best Italian food in Utah in my opinion. Try to convince me otherwise! The marsalas are really great but Jared really likes the seafood pescatore and salmon. You'll be dropping about 15-20$/ entree and you have to be sure and get dessert- Chocolate Dream- it's a dream come true. (We don't do out on Sundays but I wanted you to have all the days of the week covered!)
Monday-
The Red Iguana- The menu is extensive but they are famous for their mole (mole-ay). Try something different because you probably won't be disappointed! 12-18$/entree
Tuesday-
Cedars of Lebanon- Fantastic Lebanese food! They also make homeade fresh chocolate mousse. Normally, I wouldn't drive an hour for mousse but I do for this mousse. 15-20$/entree
Wednesday-
Santa Monica Grill in Highland- Get one of their calzones to share. Yum! 10-12$/entree
Thursday-
Another favorite Mexican restaurant- El Mexiquense in American Fork, UT. It is the most authentic restaurant in Northern Utah County and maybe even all of Utah. You'll like it. 6-10$/entree
Friday-
Z Tejas because of their Grilled Shrimp Tostada Bites appetizer- OR you can find the recipe HERE. Normally I wouldn't suggest a restaurant based on only an appetizer but I am for that appetizer. We love it! 12-18$/entree
Saturday-
The Tree Room up at Sundance. Oh my goodness, best steak I have ever had. Mighty pricey but wow. If you have a company expense account or a rich uncle, go there! 30-40$/entree

and, a new haircut.
Photos and recipes of valentines dinner, coming soon!