Saturday, August 7, 2010

Mmm, mmm good!

Since the girls are in Florida visiting their dad for a few weeks, Rick and I had the chance to head out of town for a couple of days beginning last Thursday.  We didn't go very far since we had some place to be on Saturday (that's another post for another day),  but Travelocity found us a great deal in the small town of Goshen, NY.  We chose Goshen because it is centrally located between a huge premium outlet mall and a huge four story mall so we thought we'd do a little shopping.  Those of you who know me best are already questioning our plan as you know I am not a shopper and the mall is not one of the top ten places you would find me hanging out.  But it has been hot in NY this summer and any sort of outside activity was not appealing to us.  As I logged into the specific website for our hotel, we discovered that we would be staying within 5 miles of the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant.  Upon further investigation, we discovered that the room we booked had an in-suite jacuzzi tub.  It was fate!   Who needs shopping when you have chips and salsa and a jacuzzi tub? 
Anyway, the restaurant was fabulous!  The decor was authentic, the staff very kind, and the food to die for.  We started with appetizers of guacamole and shredded beef chilaquilas.  Rick ordered a chicken chimichanga and I ordered the cheese enchilada plate.  I always judge a Mexican food restaurant by their cheese enchiladas and these did not disappoint.  For dessert we shared the cheesecake chimi - cinnamon and sugar flour tortillas filled with cheesecake and deep fried; served with ice cream and chocolate sauce with strawberries.  Most definitely the best Mexican food we've had since moving here!

The greeter at Hacienda - kind of cool but kind of creepy when it's dark out....
My favorite part of the decor were the hundreds of strands of curling ribbon hanging from the ceiling.  They were all different colors but hung in circular patterns and were curled to different degrees.  Sounds weird but I think it would be a cheap but cute way to decorate for a party.
After dinner we went back to the hotel and watched TV while soaking in the jacuzzi tub. 
We spent Friday at the various shops and malls as previously planned; and for once (ever) I came home with more finds than Rick or the girls.  
Total shopping bag count:
Rick -1
Girls -1 (and they weren't even there)
Steph -5
When do we get to go again?

5 comments:

Sharron said...

LOL Sure you don't like shopping! I could never fill that many bags unless it was all from the same store!

Glad that you get to have a little special time, just the two of you! I'm plot . . . I mean planning for this fall, even if it is only out to the desert with no cell phone!!

Linda said...

What a fun get away for you love birds! And it's always a good time when you can find some good deals.

Alison said...

Sounds like fun. Glad you had a great little vacation!

Mary Jane said...

Put that restaurant on our "to do" list when we come. Can't wait to board that plane and at the speed this year is going it will happen quite quickly.

dhillman said...

Sounds like so much fun! What a great chance to get away for just the two of you!
I totally agree with the cheese enchilada thing--when I go to a place for the first time I always get cheese enchiladas and a taco to make a judgement. I want to try that dessert for sure too!