There was lots of time with family and friends this weekend, which is just how a pre-holiday weekend should be…
#TWCChristmas
On Friday night, Alicia, Amanda, Kimberly, and I got together for my favorite grown-up holiday tradition: TWC Christmas (the name is a long story.)
We usually meet up at someone’s house, but everyone was feeling cooking-and-hosting overwhelmed this year, so we instead opted for dinner out at one of our favorite restaurants: Dante.
From fabulous cocktails to delicious food, Dante is always a perfect spot for an evening out. I had the Wild Boar tenderloin, with honey roasted rutabaga & Brussel sprouts and chorizo potato hash.
This dish was tender, flavorful, and plate-licking good.
We all shared desserts, but the favorite at the table was the Caramel Apple Walnut Blondie, with apple jam filling, streusel, cider caramel sauce, and vanilla ice cream.
After dinner, we walked over to The Spotted Owl for a Christmas nightcap.
They have a special menu of holiday-themed drinks that are all guaranteed to make you merry. I had the Ginger All The Way and it was creamy, spicy perfection.
What a perfect night of fabulous food, drinks, and, most importantly, friends!
The Magic of Lights
On Saturday night, Jeffrey and I checked out The Magic of Lights at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
There is a drive-through component, where you make your way through millions of dazzling Christmas lights, with themed areas like “Nativity,” “Twelve Days of Christmas,” and “Joy to the World.”
There is also Santa’s Holiday Village, where you can park and walk through the village with a light selfie tunnel…
…inflatables…
…”ice” bumper cars…
…and lots of festive fun.
The Magic of Lights takes place every day through Saturday, January 4. Tickets for a car are $20 in advance. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
***Disclosure: I was asked to help promote The Magic of Lights. In exchange, I received a complimentary car ticket. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.***
Platform Pub Yoga
My Sunday started out on a funday note with Platform Pub Yoga. We enjoyed a great hour-long vinyasa flow taught by Alicia, then headed downstairs for a beer, a bagel sandwich, and lots of laughs.
It’s so nice in this busy season to take a time-out for something that totally made me feel invigorated! Plus, part of the proceeds from the event benefited Providence House! The next Platform Pub Yoga happens on Sunday, January 26.
Neil Diamond Christmas
On Sunday night, Mom and I attended Neil Diamond Christmas at Music Box Supper Club.
The Diamond Project Band did a fantastic job, playing both Christmas tunes and classic Neil Diamond hits.
Mom and I had a blast singing along! What a fun way to end the pre-holiday weekend!
How was your weekend? Are you ready for the holiday week ahead?