The 4th

It’s been wicked hot here. The 4th of July saw temps of over 100 degrees. I didn’t even want to drag myself to the air conditioned mall, so I shopped online and bought my favorite Gap work pants (Modern Boot) and a new watch on Amazon. Needless to say, this oppressive heat is depressing me. I am sick of being cooped up inside. I want to go on walks outside, play tennis and go on bike rides. I just want a normal summer!

So, we didn’t go to any cookouts or watch fireworks this year. It’s just too hot to do any of those things.

We celebrated our independence by going to Mexico, well sort of. We went to El Beso in Greenfield for dinner last night.

Their margaritas are really strong and yummy. We shared a half pitcher of raspberry flavored margaritas. These made my husband very smiley and funny. Well he is usually both of those things, but those characteristics were heightened a bit with some alcohol in his system.

Craig was happy with the chips and salsa. Their salsa is also very good. Trust me, Craig is a salsa aficionado and is picky about his salsa.

I liked the decor.

Well, maybe not the animal mounted on the wall.

I had vegetarian quesadilla for my meal and it was very good. I’d have it again next time.

Hope you had a good 4th of July!

MAM, Anaba and Thirst and Vine

I was furloughed today, so I enjoyed my afternoon by doing a couple of things in Milwaukee.

I checked out the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Posters of Paris exhibition. I am always impressed by the exhibits there and this one was no different.

I went to Alterra after and had one of their Sportea Iced Teas. It was green tea with electrolytes, etc. and really tasty. Just the pick me up I needed after walking in the 100 degree heat.

Then I met my social coordinator for the summer (she keeps coming up with cool places to check out and classes to take so this is what I am calling her now), Karis, who asked me to check out a Portraits of Milwaukee exhibit with her at Anaba tea room in Shorewood.

The photographs were great and I’d recommend going to check them out! The photographer, John O’Hara, shot various scenes of Milwaukee, such as the state fair, nature scenes and Milwaukeeans enjoying our wonderful city.

We went up to the rooftop garden, which would make a lovely place for a wedding or a great place to escape to and enjoy a cup of tea.

Then we headed over to Thirst and Vine on Oakland Avenue for dinner.

I liked this sign, of course.

After reading positive reviews about it, I ordered the lunch portion of the four cheese mac and cheese, which was very comforting.

The size was perfect because I managed to finish it all and I don’t think I could have done that with the dinner sized portion.

It’s back to work for me tomorrow, which will feel strange after being off for two days!