Just last weekend, the hubs and I took a trip to the Triangle area in North Carolina. You may ask - Why? For one, there is some great shopping in that area. Secondly, I grew up there for much of my younger childhood years. And third, the hubs wanted to hit all the eateries on the Man vs. Food Triangle challenge. But this is a diet blog, you say. Oh yes, I know - but the eatin' was so good!
We stayed at the Aloft hotel in Chapel Hill. Aloft is the new, hip version of the W hotels made popular by Starwood Properties.
The hotel is very hip and trendy, and feels like it caters to the younger crowd. When we booked, we were put on a waiting list for a King Room - and lo and behold we DID NOT get it. So, two queens it is...
The beds were not as comfy as the Mardi Gras Resort, but I did get a restful nights sleep. We relaxed in the salt water pool, and it seemed we were the only ones who took advantage of it during our stay. That clamshell in the corner is so comfortable! I could have taken a very nice afternoon nap there. I need to research where to purchase one of these for my back yard.
On to the food...
So we went to Time-Out Restaurant in Chapel Hill for the famous square biscuits. Let's just say they did not disappoint! The chicken was also pretty fabulous as well. After a morning full of shopping and walking, we decided to hit The Roast Grill for the famous hot dogs. If you go here, you better know exactly what you want. It's standing bar room only and your options are limited. You can get your dog burned to the degree you like, and I actually heard a man say "Get it as burnt as you can get it!" Your only options for toppings are: mustard, chili, onions, and slaw. That's it! But they are very tasty, and the chili has a little kick to it. We didn't do Adam justice and compete in the hot dog challenge. But I honestly don't think I could have eaten more than the 1 hot dog I consumed anyway!
After an afternoon full of shopping, eyebrow threading, and more walking, we decided to hit The Pit for the famous BBQ. If you like NC style BBQ (that's the vinegar style), then you MUST go here. Best food of our entire trip - from the meats to the sides to the sangria. Service was fabulous, and there is even complimentary valet since parking is so sparse in that area.
Needless to say that our sessions with DPT were killer after these trips, but they were nice and relaxing while we were there. More info on DPT on the next blog...
Was that Thirty-One luggage I saw on the bed????? Errr, I like it. Bahaha!
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, just wanted to tell you you're doing a great job, keep up the good work. There's a lot on your plate, work, college, diet & exercise. But you can do it and the end results of all of the above will be wonderful.