Get Grilled...

Last night, my sister called to discuss our adventure plans for today:

Steffie - "So, is this place like fancy?"

Shel - "Ummm, No, its more like artsy, eclectic. Very friendly people, and some of the best food on the west side"

Steffie - " Oh okay good, I can't wait to see your place."

That's right, the family is trekking out from Willoughby to see my new abode at the corner of Lake and Cove. Grammy, Aunt Kristi, Mom and Stefanie will all be coming to see the new place and take me out to lunch at Melt Bar and Grilled in Lakewood. Hence, why I'm up at 7.57am on a Sunday. No I'm not getting ready for church; the ooozie cheesiness of a Melt sandwich is a holy enough experience for me. Ultimately, I'm trying to make my space look like a home and dispose of the empty bottle of wine on the kitchen counter that was easily downed last night.

I went to Melt's website to check out the hours and did a little bit of exploring. It seems as though my friends back home will soon be able to enjoy "The Kindergarten" without the drive into Lakewood. Melt is opening a second establishment on Cedar Rd. in Cleveland Heights. With its close proximity to Lee and Coventry, the East Side venture will pull in a similar crowd as the Lakewood restaurant.

My favorite combination at Melt is the "Half Combo". Half of "The Kindergarten", with your choice or cheese and topping, side salad and choice of soup...which is usually the vegetable chili. Favorite Salad (My usual order - I have a bit of a weak stomach to handle all of the above) is the "Bread, Bacon and Blue". The salad is a huge pile of fresh greens, blue cheese, fresh made herb croutons and warm bacon balsamic dressing. I usually add grilled chicken on top, but steak can also be added.

Today, we have the Sunday Brunch menu to choose from as well. This includes breakfast combos and Belgian waffles.

I love the quirkiness of Melt. From the year round Christmas decorations to the random coffee mugs that are used to serve soup, Melt is a conversational piece in itself at every table in the Pub. I can't wait for my family to get here... all this talk about food is making me a bit hungry!

Enjoy!

http://www.meltbarandgrilled.com/

It's a Love Story, Baby just say YES!

Last night at the CMT awards our favorite blonde received the award for Entertainer of the Year! Obviously Kayne's attempt at the VMA's didn't hold this little lady down. Great Job Tay!

Check her out in the upcoming 3-D issue of InStyle Magazine. The first 3-D publication that doesn't require flimsy glasses, is set to hit the stands soon!

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Can You Pay My Bills?

Destiny's Child wasn't kidding when they wrote their 1999 smash hit Bills, Bills, Bills: at any age you need to find someone that can help you get out of the red. I'm not saying I want someone that holds all the pink slips in his hand, I just want a bit of dual income action. That also doesn't mean that I only think realtionships/marriage are a financial tool; there should be a lot of love behind the words "I love you" or "I do". But, between school loans, car, rent, and other miscellaneous bills, its really hard to find yourself in a comfortable place. Yes, you're right, having someone elses debt might not help either. But at least then you won't feel bad when you tell your boyfriend or husband he needs to eat Turkey hot dogs for the next three days because rent is due. At least at the end of the day, you get to eat hot dogs together...