Eatin' out

A very nice new restaurant has opened in our village. It is adjacent to the freeway, in the USA Gas Station/Taco Bell "mall." It is on the opposite side of the freeway from the old, overpriced, unexceptional tourist trap eatery. I hope it will be successful.

The restauranteur has built a whole new, pretty white building. They have also opened a bakery, and are hoping to lease the offices on the second floor. The theme is Portuguese, but they have a varied menu. The choices are limited, but they have only been open for a month, and they promise more. The room is light and airy, and the service was excellent. The salad bar lacked only 1000-Island Dressing, and the leek soup even pleased our picky one. Our entrees were ample and tasty, and can be had for less than $15. And it's only two miles from our place.

It's beginning to look more like civilization around here.