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| - So last night, Wednesday, my typical routine involves dragging my a$$ to a gym class. My friend calls me as I'm driving home from work and suggests the opposite of a workout -- Happy Hour. The week I've been having... there was just one answer-- YESSSSSSS!!!!
I suggested Village Tavern, having seen good reviews and remember eating there a year ago, wanting to revisit. The experience last year wasn't really memorable -- it was the type of situation where I was hungry and the place is a mile from my house, so it more just fit the bill.
Last night however was a different story. We go to the bar section, it is packed but still has a table or two available inside. We sit down, and are greeted by the waitress. We start with the happy hour $5 Grey Goose cocktails -- they are Strong. Just what the doctor ordered. We split the prime rib sliders, and brie plate. Each are around $8. Both are delish!!!! The prime rib sliders are so good, come with au jus and have a ton of melted cheese on them.
The brie platter is very good as well. Dried cranberries, apricots, and almonds are plenty on the plate, as well as great italian bread and our own little brie wheel. For girls skipping gym class, this is what its all about -- happy indulgences.
We were debating a third cocktail before happy hour ended, when the waitress informed us that Wednesdays are half off all wine glasses -- ALL NIGHT!!! WOOHOO!!!
So we switched to a glass of wine each and nibbled on some toast triangles and the worries from earlier in the week just turned into good laughs with a good friend.
We also agreed next Wednesday, we WOULD go to gym class -- but come back to Village Tavern afterwards for a little wine indulgence. ;)
The scene should be mentioned -- almost exclusively Gainey Ranch retirees. Looks like they get all the good seats by 5pm. Its a scene where you can pay attention to your friends and your food because there just isnt much eye candy to distract you....unless you're over 50. The inside decor is upscale tavern-y, very warm and inviting.
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