Pop this in your mouth and taste it!

The love I have for public relations and culinary arts is indescribable (I know I'm a certified nerd). I am incredibly interested in both and for quite some time, I believed I always had to choose one over the other. But with my knowledge and wittiness (yes, I do have that) I found a way to do the two things I love the most. With that, I will be posting and writing about diverse food that I have deliciously discovered across the globe in hopes to inspire and influence readers to seek their way to discover new culinary possibilities. 

I was recently in Colorado Springs, CO with the rest of my family to celebrate my sister's graduation and we were able to go to local restaurants and cafes to try some west coast food. The first thing I devoured was a lavender lemonade, which was served at Shuga's, a quaint little restaurant and bar that features an array of sandwiches and boards. 

First off, I am a huge lemonade fan. At most restaurants I order a flavored lemonade ranging from strawberry to pomegranate. When my eyes were grazing the Sugha's menu, I found this delicious treat and immediately knew I had to taste it. The first sip was interesting to say the least. In some incredible way, I could taste the scent of lavender. It was rich with flavor but still sweet and refreshing. The next few gulps (now I'm really enjoying the drink) were the best because of the crispness while maintaining the sweetness.
One critique: pour it in a bigger glass. 

The second delicious dish I recommend for seafood lovers is PJ's Fish and Chips, found at PJ's Bistro, located in Manitou Springs, CO. As you walk up the stairs to the restaurant, you can see the beautiful mountain landscape as you soon realize that you are able to sit out on the balcony overlooking Manitou Springs (for all you Wisconsinites, Manitou is identical to Door County, only with mountains).

While I looked at all of my different options to choose for lunch such as potato dumplings, assorted pierogis, and potato pancakes, I asked the waiter what he recommends. He listed off the previous menu items and then said "I know I am biased, but we have the best fish and chips I've ever tasted". I looked at him with a questionable expression and he added "It's pan seared mahi mahi". I agreed that I must try it. PJ's Fish and Chips included french fries, Gribiche sauce, and sauteed carrot and parsnip. 

The first bite was amazing (I repeat, amazing). The mahi mahi was cooked to perfection, and the crunch was the perfect complement. The fact that it was pan seared instead of deep fried was beyond my expectations. When I wanted a break from fish the french fries were perfect, not too filling and not too salty. The uniqueness of this fish and chips was the featured sides, and the flavors combined with the flaky juicy center.
One critique: more french fries, please! 

Now that your taste buds are barking and you're drooling all over the keyboard, go find something delicious and check my next blog post about more discovered eats and treats.