Feeling Blu

Today, my friend Cassy joined me for lunch at a new-ish downtown spot.  Blu Sesame has a trendy decor - what I call "modern Asian" style.  The waiter was friendly and helpful.

Both of us chose the most popular menu item, Panko-Crusted Chicken.  It was perfectly tender, with just enough crispiness on the outside.  Teriyaki sauce and wasabi aioli were skillfully drizzled over the top of the chicken.  We were given the option of several accompaniments:  steamed vegetables, lo mein noodles, steamed rice, or fried rice.  Cassy enjoyed the veggies.  I had a hard time deciding between the fried rice and lo mein, but opted for the noodles.  Yummy choice!   By the way, the food looked so good that we forgot to take a picture before we started eating. :)

Overall, I think Blu Sesame deserves a five out of five rating.  (*****) It was a Blu day! :) http://www.blusesame.com/

And so it begins...

My first endeavor at blogging begins with Red Lobster.  Upon entering the establishment, I detected the pungent odor of fish.  Okay, I know - it's a seafood restaurant.  Still, I was not looking forward to smelling fish the whole time.  Fortunately, the dining area held a neutral scent.  

While I am not typically a seafood fan (by that, I mean I steer clear of "surf"), my grandma asked me to join her.  Plus, I like to try new things now and then.  I perused the menu.  I decided to try the Maple-Glazed Chicken.  I know, I know...it's not seafood.  That said, the glaze was quite tasty.  Additionally, the meal included a garden salad, wild rice pilaf, and potatoes.  The salad was fair, the rice was good, and the potatoes were okay. 

Oh, and I tried the cheese biscuits.  Of all the comments I've heard about Red Lobster, the biscuits were by far the most mentioned.  I did enjoy the flavor, although they were a little saltier than I like.  

Overall, it was a decent experience.  Three out of five stars (***).