Sunday, June 29, 2008

Baba Ghanoush! Baba Ghanoush!

I had brunch at Open Sesame today with 10Years, CBB, Y_L, KP, Nessdogg, starlily313, and JD2B. The decor was rich and colorful with a dash of kitsch.
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I love watching huge chunks of meat spin.
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Open Sesame adds mint to a number of its drinks, even to my Arnold Palmer. Nice touch. Refreshing. And I don't even dig mint that much.
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We started with some hummus and baba ghanoush for the table. Yummers.
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CBB had the chicken shawarma plate, which included tender thinly sliced marinated chicken, served with hummus, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, pita, and a choice of salad.
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I had a bite of CBB's chicken and garlic sauce. Pretty awesome.

I opted for the kafta pita, which was a charbroiled skewer of ground beef and lamb mixed with parsley, onion, and Lebanese spices rolled in a pita with hummus, parsley, onion, and sumac.
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It was like happiness in my hand. Delicious. Please pay no attention to the fact that it looks like I'm holding poo in a pita. Best damn poo in a pita I've ever eaten.

More deliciousness -- CBB's Marc Jacobs' wallet.
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I think everybody was quite pleased with their meals.
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After brunch, we strolled down the block to get something refreshing for dessert. On our way, we ran into 10Years' secret side business -- a bikini store.
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And then we reached our destination. Mmm.
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Yogurt in hand, we walked along 2nd Street, chatting and enjoying the sun. We saw some kittens for adoption.
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We went into this store, among others, briefly.
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Then I got a call from my dad. It was about his sister-in-law. It was sort of urgent but not super-duper-right-this-moment-urgent. I told him I'd call him back in an hour. After walking around for a bit more, I decided I should go home to call my dad, so I bid my buddies adieu.

I had such a wonderful time. It was especially nice to meet starlily313 and JD2B. Thank you all for coming!
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20 comments:

  1. ssincaJune 29, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    so sad I missed what looks like a fab GTG! and I also really enjoyed the poo, it is pretty damn good.

    hope all is ok with papa monkey's SIL.

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  2. California GirlJune 29, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    I love me some Mediterranean/middle-eastern food. Yum!

    My mom used to say "Open, Sesame!" all the time when we were kids, whenever we were in front of a door.

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  3. dapotatoJune 29, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    everything looks really yum. sad i missed it. such a pretty day for walking around, too!

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  4. JD 2 BJune 29, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    Great to meet you too (finally)! Thanks for organizing the GTG

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  5. UnknownJune 29, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    I am drooing looking at my chicken. So delish. No pic of the douche sitting behind us *grumble*

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  6. LizJune 29, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    OMG that food looks so good!

    Have you ever heard the song "Nose Ring Girl" by NerfHerder? It's all I can think of when I hear or read "Baba Ghanoush" ha ha.

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  7. tam phamJune 29, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    fiance and i have got to find a lebanese place in Dallas!

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  8. AnonymousJune 30, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    It's not good for me to read your blog late at night. I think I've gained at least 5 pounds because of your food pictures.

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  9. JenJune 30, 2008 at 2:20 AM

    Wow, I MUST try Open Sesame! Looks amazing!

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  10. YahpeeJune 30, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    I MISSED KITTENS!?!?!!


    UGH!


    (hope all was ok with dad and SIL)

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  11. Ann MarieJune 30, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    It was nice to meet you too! Yesterday was a lot of fun.

    Hope all is well with your aunt.

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  12. Angel @ loveandsplendor.com/blogJune 30, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    YUM. i now have a major craving for zankou. ;-) i adore the décor at open sesame, especially the houndstooth pattern upholstery on the chairs. awesome!

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  13. LeslieJune 30, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    Kittens! Poo in a pita!

    JealousE. ;)

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  14. wanJune 30, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    i'm so sad we missed this after all. timing. bad.

    poo in a pita looks interesting.

    i, too, hope all is well.

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  15. InsomniacJuly 1, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    Aw man! Shawarma. And Shish Kafta. *tear*

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  16. Da FashionistaJuly 1, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    i love hunks of meat too.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 2, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    poo pita's are da bomb!

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  18. WinnieJuly 2, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    Your food pictures always make me drool.

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  19. RJuly 2, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    I'm sad I missed the GTG. Glad I got to sort of live it through your blog. Food looks delish!

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  20. 10yearstogetherJanuary 17, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Thanks for the post! That was a super fun day. The food and company were Michelin rated in my book.

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