Thursday Snacking: Cafe Med, Fleming's and Free Wine

I’ve finally grown sick of the restaurant choices near my office. We always go to the same old place’s like Lenny’s, Jason’s, Swanky’s etc. On Thursday, we decided to try something different and went to the Café Med on Kirby and Poplar (in between Danver’s and the New Bottom Line).

The restaurant was clean and the service was prompt and friendly. The menu included a variety of appetizers, Greek Gyros, grilled pita sandwiches, Italian pannini sandwiches and salads. Prices ranged from $4.95 to $7.95.

I had the chicken pesto panino, a grilled fococcia sandwich with basil pesto, provolone cheese, baby spinach, chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. The sandwich was above average in size, light yet filling, and seemed to have the perfect blend of ingredients. I would rate the experience an A. I look forward to going back to Café Med.

The only thing that was missing was a nice glass of white wine, so later in the day I met NL at Fleming’s for cocktails and appetizers. My craving for white wine quickly changed to red. We ordered a bottle of 2002 Ortman Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley). It is an inviting wine, with blueberry, plum and vanilla flavors. The restaurant price of$64 was not unreasonable, but far from cheap. I continue to be impressed with the overall experience at Fleming’s.

Free Wine

A free wine tasting is being held Saturday from 1-3p at Salsa on Poplar. Sponsored by Great Wines, it will be a blind tasting of Italian wines. Good stuff!