Another year older? Yes.
Another year wiser? One would beg to differ.
I spent the majority of the day lounging around at home, keeping things pretty low key. Of course there was some cake eating involved, and at one point, I actually decided to go on to Jay’s PS3 and download Tetris. I used to LOVE playing Tetris on the old school Nintendo game system!
This evening, Jay and I met up with my parents and our friends Brian and Mal for a little celebratory birthday dinner at the Albany Pump Station.
The Pump Station brews some really great beers, but I decided to abstain from any special beverages after last night’s abundance of frozen margaritas.
So I started dinner off with a small cup of their French Onion soup.
I’ve always been a fan of French Onion soup, but their description just made it sound so much more enticing…
Caramelized Bermuda and Spanish onions simmered in a rich broth topped with garlic croutons and served with bubbly Swiss cheese
It was a good choice. A very good choice.
And for my entrée, I ordered the Baked Veggie Wrap, which was provolone, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, Romano and feta chesses in a wrap, brushed with garlic butter and topped with sesame seeds. Served with a side of apple-cider balsamic
vinaigrette.
The wrap was amazingly delicious! Not only were the veggies and cheeses great, but the wrap itself had such a good flavor. I would definitely get this again.
Aaaaand, I debated on getting a side salad to go with my wrap, but then again, it is my birthday, so sweet potato fries sounded so much more appropriate.
After we finished up our meal, I was offered a dessert menu; and since I’m not usually one to turn down a sweet treat, I decided to order some Apple Crisp.
With a birthday candle!
The apple crisp itself was really tasty, but they had unfortunately just run out of vanilla ice cream. Booooo.
Jay and I shared, and it was a pretty small portion, so I may just happen to have room for a couple more bites of birthday cake before calling it a day.
I still can’t believe I’m 27 years old…it just doesn’t sound right???
Thank you to everyone for your sweet birthday wishes! You’ve all helped make my day a special one indeed.
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I’m glad you had a good time celebrating last night, and enjoyed tonight. You have to have fries AND dessert on your birthday, it’s the rule :)
Melissa says
A very happy birthday to you! Sounds like you had lots of great treats–that’s what birthdays are for! :)
vanessa says
I love how you sort of review restaurants for me, so i know what to get/not get!
Stefanie says
Happy Birthdayy!! It looks like you had a great one! :D
Blubeari says
Happy Birthday! Those sweet potato fries look reeealy good. :)
Lauren @ Hungry Dancer says
Those sweet potato fries look amazing!!! Perfect for a birthday meal!!
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
Happy Birthday! I love tetris and that wrap looks AMAZING!
Jen says
Happy Birthday! I love the pump station–the baked veggie wrap is my favorite, I get that every time I go there! So good!!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Happy birthday!!!! :D :D :D Sounds like the perfect day!
Shanna, like Banana says
Happy Birthday! Be happy you’re not 31 ;-P
Grace says
Glad you had a great birthday week and that veggie wraps look so yummy=)
Stacie says
Hope you had a great birthday week!
Emma says
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY sweetheart!!
Uttoran Sen says
Happy birth day,
this is my first comment and my first visit on your blog, and it is on your birthday :)
thanks for sharing your food pictures with us, made me hungry though,
cheers,
Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) says
what a lovely dinner! esp that soup and dessert! bummer on the ice cream :(.. 27! you young GAL!
Lisa @ healthy diaries says
I hope you had a wonderful birthday!- It looks like you did! :)
Jackie @ Baking Charms says
Aw happy birthday! That apple crisp looks divine :)
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
Sweet potato fries look great!
Stephanie @ The Travelling Tastebuds says
haha… wait until you turn 29!!! I am still in shock… this year I will be 30… that should be interesting… …. …
CaSaundra says
Oo what an awesome birthday meal! Glad you had a fabulous day :-)