I had such a great 32nd birthday weekend!! I can’t wait to share all three days with you. I have so many photos that I’m splitting the weekend into 3 posts: Friday night date night // Saturday’s pumpkin beer tasting party // Sunday’s birthday events and Homebrew for Hunger event. So get your mug of coffee and let’s get started!
My parents were here all weekend, so they gave us a date night on the town Friday. We double-dated with Jeff and Monique, which made it all the more fun!
Our first stop was Alley Light where we sipped cocktails in old fashioned glasses. I asked bartender Micah if he could make me me something with bourbon and pumpkin and he created this drink:
Bourbon // Apple cider reduction // House made pumpkin butter suspended with egg whites // Brown sugar
SO DELISH!
We attempted to go to Brookville, but it was closed for a private event, so we ended up at Petit Pois!
It was cozy and romantic, especially over a bottle of red
The men shared steak tartar while the ladies split an arugula salad with goat cheese, endive and hazelnuts. Must buy some hazelnuts soon!
Matt had lamb for dinner..
And I veered from my typical seafood selection and ordered the vegetarian dish! The combination sounded so delicious: farro, chickpeas, Swiss chard, roasted root vegetables, arugula, and parmesan. This dish was so “warming” from the inside out. I want to try to replicate it at home!
We ended the night at Splendora’s for bambino cones!!
See you tomorrow for part II!
Linda @ The Fitty says
Keep eating the way youre eating and youll always stay young at heart 🙂 happy birthday, Kath. Even on your birthday you have wonderfully healthy eats, I mean, that salad looks like the bomb diggity.
Lindsey @ SimplyLindsey says
Looks like a fun birthday weekend! I love going to Splendora’s whenever I’m in Charlottesville!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Happy birthday! That is the cutest little ice cream cone!
Holly @ Happiness This Hour says
Happy Birthday Weekend! Part 1 seems pretty fab! Charlottesville looks like a dream in the fall. My husband and have it on our shortlist for potential residency locations when we move next year!
Fran@BCDC says
Sounds like a great weekend. This looks like a good start. Happy Birthday!
Rebecca @ it's a nourishing thing says
Happy Birthday Kath!! Sounds like Friday night was fantastic!!
Bethany says
Happy Birthday!! Looking forward to reading your other bday posts!
Molly says
Happy Birthday! Love your sweater. Is it Stichfix?
KathEats says
Indeed 🙂
Kate says
I just got my first stitch fix delivery and was very bummed with the results. I’m going to give it another try since I’ve seen so many positive outfits on this blog!!
KathEats says
Aww keep trying and give them really good feedback! I have Layla as my stylist and love her.
Chelsea @ TableForOne says
I’m so glad you had such a good birthday weekend. You’re date night looks like a blast. Can’t wait to see the rest of it!
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
Ah you are glowing in all these photos! I love that you always ask for fun drinks – it reminds me to be outgoing and interact with the bartender for fun cocktails. I hope you recreate that dish!
Jeri says
I love those itty bitty cones! Just enough of a taste to wet that ice cream whistle And Happy Birthday! 3 shopping days left for me
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says
happy birthday!!!! that little ice cream cone is so cute- love it!
Chantel says
So fun! And that vegetarian meal that you had sounds amaaazing! Please post about it if you try to make it at home!
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says
What a great date night! Happy, Happy Birthday!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Your vegetarian dinner looked SO good!! Happy Birthday 🙂
Hannah @ eat, drink, and save money says
I can’t wait to see you replicate that vegetarian dish. I’ve always loved how you mix your grains, veggies and beans together so well. Always an inspiration. Happy late birthday!
Ash Bear says
I love this post so much! You radiate happiness!
Caitlin @ Happy 'n' Hungry says
Pumpkin and bourbon — two of my favorite things. I’m sure that cocktail was delicious!
Ina says
Happy birthday Kath!
You’re inspiring me to change my birthday plans this year. Normally I have dinner with
the family but this year I’m planning a whole week full of fun activities just for me!
Our birthday comes only once a year and you really have motivated me to feel like a queen durning that week ( just like I’m sure you did)!
Thank you!!!!1!
Tracy says
Sounds like a good start to a fun birthday weekend!
I hope you replicate the veggie dish! Sounds really delicious!!
Alissa says
Happy birthday!!
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
Happy Birthday! That pumpkin drink sounds amazing.
Krystal says
Happy KERFday!!! Birthdays are so special – love that you guys go all out celebrating. Mazen is a lucky boy to have a birthday week like his mama!!
Hope you have a fabulous 32nd year!
Alyssa @ The Healthy RD says
What a drink that pumpkin one must’ve been!
Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes says
Happy birthday! That is the cutest ice cream cone ever!
joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
Happy (belated) birthday! That farro sounds AMAZING. I would love to make something similar for my vegetarian boyfriend. 🙂
Jeanie says
A very happy birthday to you!
Melissa says
looks like so much fun! Happy birthday!
lisa valinsky says
Happy birthday, Kath! Sounds like such a fun and full weekend. Glad you two got out for date night, and I’m looking forward to hearing about the rest of the weekend.
Kay says
Your vegetarian dish looks fantastic. I’m loving roasted root vegetables in evvvverything.
Happy (belated?) birthday to you!
Maggie says
Where did you find the Schlafly Pumpkin Ale in Charlottesville?!?! or do you have it shipped from somewhere online?
I need that beer in my life and can’t figure out how to get my hands on it!
KathEats says
Beer Run!!
Autumn says
Happy Belated Birthday, Kath! How did you like the Red Car Syrah? Red Car is one of my favorite wineries in Sonoma. Their Rose is spectacular 🙂
KathEats says
Thumbs up!