At the Mermaid Inn
It’s been brutally cold around here lately so, recently, we did what most Asian families traditionally did when it’s completely brick outside: We had hot pot.
It was good because we wanted to a dry run at home before we did it at my friends-around-the-way‘s pad, because one of their sons is both really into cooking and also really into hot pot so we said we’d head to theirs and have a little hot pot cookout.
On that note, they contacted us the other day because they wanted to take us out for our engagement as well.
Her: Can we take you and Firecracker out to celebrate?
Me: Hola! That’s such a generous offer – I feel like it’d be cheeky for me to accept. But we’re definitely still down to do hot pot by yours; let me check those dates with her and see what works best for everyone?
Her: Not cheeky!
So, the other day, we took them up on their offer and met them at a restaurant around us called The Mermaid Inn.
The restaurant had been a few blocks north of us, originally, and closed during COVID only to reopen at a bigger space closer to our pad.
It was a pretty fun evening where we discussed politics…
Me: I’m avoiding all news and probably will for the next four years.
Him: Smart.
Me: I figure half of America lives in complete ignorance so why shouldn’t I?
…real estate…
Her: You know, [at our summer home’s town] Dutch Schultz‘s farmhouse is up for sale.
Me: How much?
Her: $4.5 million?
Me: No kidding? I have that on me right now.
…and just life in general.
They ended up ordering dessert, as did the Firecracker – Key Lime Pie.
Her: You’re not getting anything?
Me: I’ll just share some of yours and I’ll get myself a White Russian.
Her: As dessert again?
Me: Yup, an alcoholic dessert. Can’t really go wrong there.
You really can’t.
Afterward, we went back to their place, met their new dog, and then checked out the outdoor space.
Her: You could have the reception for your wedding here!
Me: We might actually take you up on that!
I’ll keep you all posted.
Location: in front of my oven, re-seasoning a carbon steel pan
Mood: annoyed
Music: Words, they always win, but I know I’ll lose (Spotify)
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