More menus, birthdays and art...

Well, seems like Winter might be over and Spring is about to sprung...or at least cause the clocks to move forward one hour Saturday night. Lots of exciting things afoot in the next few days. For me, it's personal. Friday March 6 is my beautiful daughter Abby's birthday...the same magical day that transformed me from a bystander into a Mommy. Thanks Abby, you've set the bar high and it's been wonderful watching you grow into such a caring, smart, creative, loving and funny adult. To celebrate your day (from a distance), I've put yummy cupcakes with swirling chocolate frosting on the menu. We'll toast you down to the finger-licking crumbs and carve out a fun escape together in the next few months.

Saturday I celebrate Rea Brown's birthday. Not only was he my favorite husband but he taught me how to become a Fatalist (by example), "plussed my life" as Pat Beece often said, filled my heart with joy, caused me to grin whenever I saw him and greatly simplified the spelling of my last name. Although he died in 2003, he's never far from my side and every day is cause to celebrate the good fortune of finding & living with your true love for over twenty years. I wanted to add one of Rea's favorite things on the menu but couldn't figure out where to put the cigar.

This is an ArtWalk weekend, which means that the galleries & studios in The Village of the Arts are open Friday night 6-9:30pm and Saturday 11-4. Four galleries are hosting their Grand Opening (all located on 12 St W between 11th & 12th Aves) as well as the opening of The Emerging Artists Competition. Incredible art work done by Manatee County students will be displayed in galleries for the month of March. We're proud to have quite a few on display so please stop by and see them first hand.

Hummmmm, getting hungry? I thought you'd never ask. Here are the menus for Thursday & Friday. During the Friday night ArtWalk I'll be cooking up those classic New York pizzas and look forward to seeing you.

Hugs from the kitchen,
Bonni

PS Hey Leona, it isn't quite midnight yet, so it counts as sending out the menu ON Thursday!

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FRIDAY March 6 Bonni’s Lunch Menu served 11-2

Creamy Triple Tomato Soup a happy blend of fresh, sun-dried & Italian
canned tomatoes hugged by light cream, plus Parmesan croutons $4

Ses Salinas Salad crisp romaine, red onion, cucumber, tomato, Spanish
olives, Feta plus Bonni’s Dijon Vinaigrette (V) $4

Shrimp & Salmon Salad with colorful peppers, snow peas & scallions bound
together with citrus mayo plus mixed greens, fresh fruit, homemade potato
salad & Bonni’s Dijon Vinaigrette $7.50

Pick Two: Soup, House Salad OR Stromboli (Florentine or Roast Veggie) (V) $7.50

Dessert
Large crunchy cookie (ask for today’s flavors) (V) $1.25
Rich Chocolate Brownie w/Walnuts (V) $1.75
Vanilla Cupcake w/ Chocolate Frosting (V) $2.50
Cranberry Orange Muffins (V) $1.75
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies (Pkg/4) (V) $4.50

Drinks

Bottled Spring Water, cans of soda $1
Brewed Raspberry Iced Tea or Hot Tea (assorted bags) $1.50
Our House Blend of Half/Caff Flavored Coffee $1.50
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SAT March 7 Bonni’s Lunch Menu served 11-2

Creamy Triple Tomato Soup a happy blend of fresh, sun-dried & Italian
canned tomatoes hugged by light cream, plus Parmesan croutons $4

Ses Salinas Salad romaine, red onion, cucumber, tomato, Spanish
olives, Feta plus Bonni’s Dijon Vinaigrette (V) $4

Salad of the Day -- check the Menu Board
Chicken added to your salad $2

Pick Two: Soup, House Salad OR Stromboli (Florentine or Roast Veggie) (V) $7.50

Handmade 8" Individual Thin-Crust Pizza (vegan available on request)

Naked Cheese mozzarella, red sauce, parmesan, fresh oregano (V) $6
New York mozzarella, pepperoni, red sauce, parmesan, fresh oregano $6
Mahon mozzarella, spinach, tomato, red onion, red sauce, oregano (V) $7
Margherita mozzarella, red sauce, tomato, parmesan, basil, olive oil (V) $7
White mozzarella, roasted garlic, broccoli, grilled onions, ricotta(V) $7
Chinese Chicken hoisin, roast garlic, chicken, broccoli, mozzarella, scallions $7

Dessert
Large crunchy cookie (ask for today’s flavors) (V) $1.25
Vanilla Cupcake w/ Chocolate Frosting (V) $2.50
JAMES a soulful Chocolate Brownie (w/walnuts) (V) $1.75
MARILYN a stacked Blondie (w/fruit & chocolate) (V) $1.75
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies (Pkg/4) (V) $4.50

Drinks
Bottled Spring Water, cans of soda $1
Brewed Raspberry Iced Tea or Hot Tea (assorted bags) $1.50
Our House Blend of Half/Caff Flavored Coffee $1.50