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As I mentioned previously, the Mister and I went out on the town this weekend and went to one of my favorite restaurants, Melange, before heading to the Broadway touring musical, Mary Poppins.

Melange is described as modern, American cuisine in a casual, contemporary atmosphere. I love the lighting in this restaurant, super intimate and romantic (but you can’t really tell from my photo)

Melange

The Mister and I each started with a bowl of soup – I ordered the watermelon gazpacho, which was just like traditional gazpacho, but with fresh watermelon chunks stirred it. It was topped with avocado foam – simply delicious! I’ve certainly been having a wide assortment of savory watermelon dishes!

Watermelon Gazpacho

I followed this up with a flavorful mozzarella and tomato salad, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and syrupy balsamic.

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

For our entree, the Mister and I ordered goat cheese fondue, which was served with fresh bread and fruit.

Goat Cheese Fondue

Of course we couldn’t pass on dessert! We convinced ourselves we were still celebrating our anniversary

We ordered the Candy Bar, which was described as a pretzel and caramel cookie wafer, topped with a THICK layer of chocolate mousse and garnished with chocolate covered pretzels and salted peanuts.

The Candy Bar at Melange

Close up on 'The Candy Bar'

There. are. no. words.

I’ve already informed my family that they’ll be taking me back here for my birthday so that I can enjoy the best dessert ever. I’m already looking forward to it (Note: My Birthday is still 3 months away)

10 Responses to “Daily Delish – Melange”

1. britt said:

   pretzels, chocolate, and caramel. nothing could be better! that dessert looks out of this world!

   Posted on July 20, 2009 at 9:16 pm | Reply
2. Emily L. said:

   I have never heard of goat cheese fondue. And now I can’t think about anything else.

   Posted on July 20, 2009 at 9:17 pm | Reply
3. VeggieGirl said:

   Holy dessert perfection!

   Posted on July 20, 2009 at 9:42 pm | Reply
4. Whitney said:

   That dessert looks absolutely fabulous! I am simply green with envy!

   Posted on July 21, 2009 at 9:20 am | Reply
5. Menden (Skinny Menny) said:

   Way to plan ahead for your birthday, lol!

   Posted on July 21, 2009 at 9:47 am | Reply
6. K said:

   That meal is amazing!! Between the fondue and dessert? YUM! Glad you’ve planned ahead

   Oh and Mary Poppins? Hope it was good! I love that movie!!

   Posted on July 21, 2009 at 11:00 am | Reply
7. Jenny said:

   that is too cute that y’all already have a birthday date

   how was mary poppins!? that is one broadway musical that i am dying to see!

   Posted on July 21, 2009 at 6:05 pm | Reply
   • thedailybalance said:

     all Mary Poppins enthusiasts – the show was FANTASTIC! If it somes to your city, make sure you see it! “Supercalifragalisticexpialadocious” and “Step in Time” were amazing! And Mary flew into the audience!

     Posted on July 22, 2009 at 9:37 am | Reply
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