We are now full swing into the holiday season and I couldn't be more warm and fuzzy about it. Being a newlywed gives everything a special glow, but particularly the holidays where you spend time with family and start new traditions with your lover. I am trying my best to soak up every moment and be grateful for everything, big and small. Just to name a few ( in no particular order):
Love - My heart is full of love and I've never felt so complete. Life is messy and things aren't always hunky-dory but when you have love everything seems less awful.
Awareness - I'm more self aware and more aware of the world outside of me than I've ever been. For this, I am so grateful. This is a step toward true enlightenment and I hope to continue down this path.
God - He has always been in my life, but I feel closer to Him. I'm enjoying our growing relationship.
Unemployment - This year, I've learned a lot about myself and I attribute my growth to a trying year of unemployment. Again, things weren't always hunky-dory but I was forced into change and I'm a better person for it.
Of course, these are just a FEW of the many things for which I am grateful. I hope your list is as plentiful as mine, and that you add to it every day.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Cabo Fish Taco
When you look forward to your next meal as much as the husband and me then it is imperative that you have delicious go-to restaurants that can satisfy every craving. We have a list of our Charlotte faves and Cabo Fish Taco is within the top 10 of that very exclusive list. It is located in the arts district of Charlotte, commonly known as NoDa. I don't want to be a complete geek and refer to this part of town as trendy or hip-- but lets be honest, it is exactly that type of neighborhood and we absolutely love any excuse to go feel artsy as we inhale great food and fancy beers. As you enter NoDa you feel as if you have left everything Charlotte and somehow managed to end up in a suburb of dowtown Asheville. The streets are always crowded with artists, musicians and dogs. Parking is daunting and usually an issue but once you find a spot it is perfectly located far enough away so that you have to pass awesome local shops and bars that have a steady stream of live music playing. Sometimes these shops and bars serve as a minor diversion from our intended destination but never for too long.
Once we arrive to Cabo servers waste no time bringing tortillas chips and corn salsa. The decor is a vibrant surf type theme with local art peppered throughout the restaurant. After chomping on a few chips you must immediately order a fresh squeezed house-made margarita as you peruse the two sided menu. The appetizers are amazing and although they are filling and often overkill the husband and I can never by pass them. The Cabo Roll is a must try, boasting shrimp and crabmeat rolled up sushi-style with roasted peppers, tomatoes, cheese and topped with guacamole and cilantro. Yum. Oh, and lest not forget the Baja Shrimp and Crab dip (so we like shrimp and crab) this creamy dip is packed with bits of shrimp and crabmeat. I love the dip but I must admit that my favorite part of the dish is the deep fried pita points served for dipping. The menu says "toasted" but don't let them play you, they are fried, and I ain't complaining.
Entree picking is just as hard as deciding on an appetizer but we manage. There is a wide array of taco options and it is fun to mix and match your choices. My personal combo is the restaurant's namesake, a fried white fish taco and the Tavarua tuna tacos both stuffed with cabbage, cheese, tomatoes, avocado and a white cilantro sauce. While I'm here, I must give a shout out to the white cilantro sauce, it is like sour cream with a fresh kick and it is delightful. Although these tacos are my usual faves I've sampled over half of the selections and they are all amazing. The menu doesn't stop with tacos, it continues with oversized wraps and burritos, fajitas, baja bowls, and quesadillas. All selections promising a baja-esq flair with fresh ingredients and your choice of protein. The menu items never disappoint but just in case your looking for options, the chef usually prepares two different taco specials for you to enjoy. Typically consisting of fresh blackened seafood. We never have room for dessert but I'm told they are amazing and fresh made by Lady Jayne's Bakery.
The artsy neighborhood vibe mixed with delicious food and eclectic bars makes Cabo Fish Taco one of our favorite eateries. I encourage you to go try it out.
Once we arrive to Cabo servers waste no time bringing tortillas chips and corn salsa. The decor is a vibrant surf type theme with local art peppered throughout the restaurant. After chomping on a few chips you must immediately order a fresh squeezed house-made margarita as you peruse the two sided menu. The appetizers are amazing and although they are filling and often overkill the husband and I can never by pass them. The Cabo Roll is a must try, boasting shrimp and crabmeat rolled up sushi-style with roasted peppers, tomatoes, cheese and topped with guacamole and cilantro. Yum. Oh, and lest not forget the Baja Shrimp and Crab dip (so we like shrimp and crab) this creamy dip is packed with bits of shrimp and crabmeat. I love the dip but I must admit that my favorite part of the dish is the deep fried pita points served for dipping. The menu says "toasted" but don't let them play you, they are fried, and I ain't complaining.
Entree picking is just as hard as deciding on an appetizer but we manage. There is a wide array of taco options and it is fun to mix and match your choices. My personal combo is the restaurant's namesake, a fried white fish taco and the Tavarua tuna tacos both stuffed with cabbage, cheese, tomatoes, avocado and a white cilantro sauce. While I'm here, I must give a shout out to the white cilantro sauce, it is like sour cream with a fresh kick and it is delightful. Although these tacos are my usual faves I've sampled over half of the selections and they are all amazing. The menu doesn't stop with tacos, it continues with oversized wraps and burritos, fajitas, baja bowls, and quesadillas. All selections promising a baja-esq flair with fresh ingredients and your choice of protein. The menu items never disappoint but just in case your looking for options, the chef usually prepares two different taco specials for you to enjoy. Typically consisting of fresh blackened seafood. We never have room for dessert but I'm told they are amazing and fresh made by Lady Jayne's Bakery.
The artsy neighborhood vibe mixed with delicious food and eclectic bars makes Cabo Fish Taco one of our favorite eateries. I encourage you to go try it out.
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