Summer Fun with Friends

Last week was my friend Anna's birthday.  We went to the Moni Bar in Fossano and had some sushi.  It was good, but Italiafied with mayonnaise and such.  I'm happy to see more food diversity in my region though.  I have to open up a Mexican restaurant here in Saluzzo!!

From Summer Fun with Friends

This past weekend we spent relaxing at home for the first time in a month.  We mostly stayed at home in front of the fan trying to keep cool.  Saturday night we went out with Fabri's friends from high school.  In standard Italian fashion, they were at least 45 minutes late, but we were happy they decided to come to Saluzzo.  We started at a bar with an extra large bottle of prosecco.  Yum!

Fabri and I had made a reservation at our favorite restaurant, the Trattoria dei Artista for 10:15pm.  We got there about 5 minutes early and were pleasantly surprised to see them preparing a table for 8.  We were not so happy when they proceeded to seat another group of 8 before us.  They claimed they would have another table ready for us in 15 or 20 minutes, but when it was almost 11, we called another restaurant and went there to eat.  Fabri & I were so mad, we're regulars at Artista and they always treat us poorly.  We decided we're never going back because they embarrassed us in front of our friends.  We were trying to show off Saluzzo.

From Summer Fun with Friends

Edo, Chiara, Francesca and Fabri

But anyway, we went to Quatro Staggioni (4 Seasons) and had some yummy pizzas and everyone was happy.  There was no waiting for a table in their beautiful courtyard and the service was good, much better than at Artista.  Take that losers!!

From Summer Fun with Friends

Mia, Valerio, Andrea & Me

After dinner I went home to get Olney and we hung out at another Saluzzo bar for a bit.  We all promised to hang out more often and we're looking forward to the birth of Francesca's baby (she's due at the end of the month) and Chiara's wedding (at the end of August).