When there is nothing to do on a Saturday afternoon... how about shopping and a nice lunch...its called exploring to some people.
PHM and myself went exploring to the West End, the new shopping area off of 394. The area is new with a few stores, a giant movie theater and several restaurants. Our first stop was a store called Love Culture, a rather hip low priced store aimed more for juniors than anything else. To my amazement, I found the costume jewelry dept OMG I thought I died and was surrounded by shiny baubles. For about $35.00 I had 3 necklace chains and one animal print bracelet..not a bad haul. Needless to say, one can work up quite the appetite looking for bargains. Off to find a treat.
There are several restaurants to choose from. We walked to the Cooper, very big a nice sitting area outside but a brunch menu. On to Ringo nice menu but it was the dinner menu and a little expensive. There is the old standby Crave, but we have already been to this one, not ready for a repeat.
So where do we end up you ask, a very cute place called Sauce. They are having a special till the middle of September. You can order a pizza, a salad for two and two glasses of wine all for $20.00. Surprisingly you can order any pizza on the menu or any of about 6 salads and yes any wine off the menu. One suggestion stay away from the Classic Caesar unless you like a dressing that is more vinegar then anything else.
Looking around it is a casual atmosphere, prices are good and a nice selection from pizza to pasta..just sit and enjoy a glass or two of the Chianti and chat awhile.
I would recommend to spend a couple of hours exploring the West End and then take in one of the restaurants, there is bound to be one that will meet your budget and taste-buds.
The West End is not finished yet, looks like there are still more stores and restaurents ready to open soon.
Thats it for now....
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