August 14, 2005
Salumi
Erica and I visited Mario Battalis dad's restaurant Salumi. Salumi is a Italian deli located in Seattle. It is owned by Mario Battlais father . .. and its claim to fame is that at Salumi they cure all the meats themselves.
This restaurant did not disappoint. We had the perfect lunch thanks to Salumi and Chateau Ste. Michelle
While my parents waited in the hotel room Erica and I went to Pioneer Square. We excitedly waited in the line that stretched out the door and down the sidewalk. In line with us where other lovers of good food. . . the people in front of us had also been to Babbo
Erica and I let the person preparing the meal to suggest a few items. We ended up getting two sandwiches. One sandwich was a margarita with home made mozzarella, home made Prosciutto, basil, and a marina sauce.
We also picked up the sandwich of the day. . . which was piled high with meat and cheese and a pesto . . .but I can't remember the name. We also picked a mixed meat sampler which included a variety of meats and cheeses prepared at the deli.
We then left Babbo and with my parents in tow we drove out to Chateu St. Michelle. At St. Michelle Winery we bought a couple bottles of wine and enjoyed the 75 degree weather and the beautiful landscape.
overall it was the perfect lunch, and the "eating" highlight of our trip.
OakleyBistro
Erica and I went to Oakleys Bistro on 86th street. This restaurant now ranks as number 1 within Indianapolis (though Bonges beats it on pure food). Oakleys has ambiance, service, and fantastic artistic foods. . .
Went to Oakleys Bistro.