I am NOT on a diet. Absolutely not.

So, since Tula has recently closed (tears shedding), Mr. M and I ended up at Mezcal for brunch this weekend. I often get the "Entomatada", which is basically a stacked enchilada plate with a spicy red sauce, topped with eggs and bacon. It's more delicious than it sounds and just the thing to hit the spot after working all night.

We also hit Abyssinia again recently, drinking Meta (the Ethiopian beer that tastes like honey), eating with our hands, and licking our fingers clean in what can only be described as a truly sensual dining experience.

On another note, have you tried Ca Del Doge Chianti 2006 (Tuscany)? We had some last night, and I was a bit worried given the high-end wines we were drinking over the holidays. But it was a fantastic accompaniment to our dinner last night, and you can't beat the price. Go get it at Marczyk's Wine Store now - here's an excerpt from their website:

Ca Del Doge Chianti 2006. Tuscany, Italy. A WOW Chianti, even at twice the price. Beautiful clear ruby red in color with a vibrant floral nose. A plethora of integrated flavors of cherries and cranberries, flirty hints of cinnamon and cloves round out the palate. The sweetly charming introduction is backed up by judiciously firm tannins and a lengthy finish. An outstanding food wine! Regular price: $13.99 - Sale price: $9.99 - Case discount price: $ 8.50.

Also, I bought some yummy cheese at Marczyk's the other day. One of my very favorites of all time is the Pierre Robert triple cream brie. Unbelievably creamy and rich - one of the best ways possible to break your New Years resolutions. I also bought another one that I can't remember the name of right now, but it's a goat cheese, I think, marinated in red wine and has a reddish/purplish rind - if you look, you'll see it. It is also quite good.

So, if you're having trouble with Weight Watchers, don't worry. You can always count on me to encourage you.