Not only are Ross and I a year and a day apart but we were delivered by the same man {side note: 1979 was actually a leap year so we were born exactly 365 days apart... I don't know about this part but Ross always adds that and I think it is sweet}. Anyway our birthdays are always celebrated together which is really special. This birthday we drove about 25 minutes and stayed downtown. Wait... I am getting ahead of myself... before we left Ross insisted that I open his gift. He gave me the little dress that I have been dreaming about from Pretty Mommy. I was so incredibly touched and felt so amazingly special to be wearing such a fun dress on our little getaway. {Michelle from Pretty Mommy was sweet enough to help Ross and even did the cutest wrapping ever!}.
Our first stop was Cafe Chloe. This is my favorite place to eat in San Diego. I love the atmosphere, the service, the name, the decor, and THE FOOD. We have had breakfast here, lunch here and even Valentines dinner. It is always special and so yummy. I discovered my new favorite drink... move over Lillet make room for New Age, okay so I know the name is kind of a bummer but inside is pure loveliness. It is served the same way as Lillet. I had 2! {I love having a cocktail at lunch... if I was doing a 'take 5' that would be my 'indulge'}
And finally dinner. Okay so #2 after Cafe Chloe would have to be Banker's Hill. I absolutely loved this restaurant. The food was very 'farm to table', sophisticated, elegant yet comfortable and homey. Does that make sense? I loved it and if you have never been, I think you should go.
cocktails are lunch are a MUST!!!!!
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oh that sounds fantastic! and your dress is perfection!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Oh my gosh I love New Age too! Well at least I know you will like one part of your birthday gift from me.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you guys are the absolute cutest! Totally impressed that Ross surprised you with the dress (looks amazing on you!) and that he reads your blog...(i think mine read my blog once, maybe?) Looks like an fantastic day!
ReplyDeletelove your new dress! what an awesome surprise. great job ross! i can't wait to try out all these restaurants. you are like my personal concierge haha!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Cafe Chloe! It is one of my favorites spots too. Makes me want to buy thonet chairs for my place. Is Banker's Hill the new Paul Basile restaurant? I have heard bits about it.
ReplyDeleteLittle side note, my and Jake's b-day is 2 days apart so we also celebrate together. :)
What a fun time, I'm dreaming of Cafe Chloe, must go there this summer!
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ReplyDeleteGo Ross, love the dress, so you!
ReplyDeleteRoss rocks! What a perfect birthday celebration ~ for two special lovebirds!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome, special birthday! And for Ross too I'm sure:) That photo of you two is really the cutest. I hope you frame it:)
ReplyDeleteYou two are honestly the cutest couple ever! That is crazy about your birthdays, my mom and dad are the exact same (1 year and 1 day apart) Many, Many happy wishes to you both on your birthdays. You are so lovely and deserve all wonderful things!
ReplyDeleteya'll are too cute..and i love the looks of tha store Ross is in..can we go to all those places next time i come down.. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a dreamy date. Y'all are the cutest! Can't wait for our datenight tonight :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthdays! I love Chloe as well...was just there last week breakfasting with one of my best girls! :-)
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! these pictures and the story and the night sound perfect. wish i was there to drink champs and eat cupcakes and celebrate:) xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou're right, babe. Leap years are years that are evenly divisible by four. Which would have been 1980, not '79. So if I was born in '79 and you were born in '80, then my theory would be correct.
ReplyDeleteBut it's fun to say, anyway.
Happy day.
RG