ski weekend

This weekend we headed up to Stowe, Vermont for a ski weekend...turns out we picked the perfect weekend, with over a foot of freshly fallen snow to shred. Up we went, into the foggy snowy wonderland.

We got in late Friday evening and dove head-first into possibly the best winter cocktail I've ever had...a fall/winter version of Pimm's cup that tastes just like apple pie! All you need is equal amounts of Pimm's, brandy, and apple juice stirred with a cinnamon stick and an added handful of sliced apples & oranges. It's a deadly apple pie cocktail perfect for the winter!

 

In the morning we woke up early ready to ski. (Note: Yes, this picture is a joke)

 

 

 

After a long day of skiing we headed out for Mexican at the Cactus Cafe. I went with the shredded pork tacos with a plate full of beans & rice. The pork tacos had a tasty jicama slaw, but unfortunately the pork was overcooked and dried out. I don't even like beans or Mexican food for the most part, and I actually loved the beans & rice.

 

Sunday morning we woke up even earlier and headed over to my favorite coffee shop & bakery in Stowe, the Black Cap Coffee Cafe. Featuring lovingly-crafted drinks, tasty baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches, the Black Cap Coffee Cafe is a must-stop for me every single time.

 

After a long morning of skiing, we finally gave in to the strong waffley wafts that greeted us at the top of the gondola....the waffle cabin. Serving sugar waffles with chocolate sauce, you can squeeze these amazing little gems in one hand and scarf it down before hitting the slopes again, refueled and re-energized. Also of note...they cater. Yup, waffle catering. P.S. my birthday's in November.

 

 

We headed back out and skied until the fog rolled in before heading to the best sandwich shop in Stowe: the Green Goddess Cafe. Using high-quality ingredients with inventive little twists and surprising combinations, the Green Goddess Cafe is extremely impressive. Find more about them here.

 

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the painted burro

The annual Molly's Mexican Monday fell on the Painted Burro this week. The Painted Burro is a younger sibling of Posto, the popular pizzeria in Davis Square. The new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar opened to high ratings & crowded tables. I am not Mexican food's biggest fan, but I am a fan of tequila, so I gave it a shot!

The Painted Burro is a quick 5-minute walk from the Davis T stop. The rain held out for my quick walk to meet a friend for dinner. We were seated in the rustic dining area, set away from the bar. I will definitely be back for their extensive drink menu that features over 100 bottles of craft 100% agave tequila, mezcals, and rum (check it out here).

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 We were greeted with an extensive menu that encourages trying different things by offering small plates. As we decided on our drinks (I had the strawberry margarita with rocks no salt or sugar) we nibbled away on the chips and salsa that were placed in front of us. As you may know, I am somewhat of a chip-connoisseur (or chip addict at times) and these were a nice break from greasy regular chips. These chips were presented vertically in a galvanized condiment pail and appeared to be half of a hard shell taco each. This was perfect for me, as my favorite part of family taco night growing up was eating cooked hard shell tacos with some shredded cheese sprinkled about.

 

 

 

After we had settled in with our drinks & chips, we decided on our food. I started with the Mexican shrimp cocktail of campechana, avocado, and candied grapefruit peel. Next was their new ancho & citrus chicken wings with ancho chile, orange, agave glaze, slaw, and baja mayo. 

 

I quickly filled up on the tasty drinks, apps, and chips, so headed home for an early Monday. I will definitely be back for their bar area and drinks that are so easily accessed from the red line.
 

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1. Images provided on The Painted Burro's website

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