On Sunday, I had the chance to combine 3 of my favorite things…
Cheese, chocolate… and blogging, of course!
Ten local DFW bloggers, myself included, met up for a delicious dinner at The Melting Pot in Southlake, TX. Many of us have connected at one time or another through blogging or Twitter, so Rachel organized this fabulous event, complete with a private room.
We chatted nonstop over an amazing four course dinner in a private room. This was a special treat for a tired mama, and my first real “night out” since Colin was born. I enjoyed getting out of my frumpy post-partum duds and wearing an actual dress!
The food and the service was impeccable, which made the whole experience quite relaxing. I am not sure what I enjoyed the most, the 3 selections of cheese fondue, the fresh strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, or the wonderful fellowship. Of course, this meal is not helping me shed the last of that stubborn baby weight, but it was so delicious I do not care one bit!
While The Melting Pot is certainly not the most frugal of restaurants, it is definitely worth a rare splurge for special occasions. My husband and I actually enjoyed an anniversary there one year, and it was so romantic!
Thankfully, there are always great coupons available for a Melting Pot experience. The DFW (and likely many others) Entertainment Book has a coupon in it for a B1G1 Free dinner (you can get your 2009 Entertainment Book for FREE right now if you preorder your 2010 one) or 20% off of your Fondue for 2. You can also get a free chocolate fondue for 2 by signing up for the Club Fondue newsletter!
We have affectionately dubbed ourselves the “DFW Chix” and hope to expand our little group for future get togethers.
Rachel @ Surviving the Stores
Amy @ Amy Loves It!
Donna @ Way More Homemade
Dwan @ MommaDJane
Heather @ Your Coupon Buddy
Hollie @ Happy Couponing
Lea Ann @ Mommy’s Wish List
Stephanie @ Couponing 101
Susan @ Craving The Savings
A big thanks to our wonderful server, Sara, and to The Melting Pot for an amazing experience that I will never forget!
Love the collage! It was so great to meet you, and everyone else too!
I had so much fun hanging out with everyone and I don’t think we could’ve eaten at a better restaurant! Can’t wait until our next meet-up!!
.-= Rachel @ Surviving The Stores´s last blog ..Earn $$$ With Swagbucks! =-.
I lurves you!
The pics are fab, Lys!!!
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Melting Pot Meet-up – #DFWCHIX Style =-.
That sounds like so much fun. I am glad you enjoyed yourself and was able to relax.
.-= Petula´s last blog ..PayPerPost v4.0 is live =-.
I had a blast – Melting Pot rawks!
Love your pic collage – the pic of you eating is so awesome!
Looks like a blast! Losts of DFW bloggers I’ve never seen. I’ll be sure to visit their sites now:-)
.-= Amy @ Living Locurto´s last blog ..Fourth of July Goodies =-.
Alyssa, you are a multi-tasking master. (She twittered and dipped marshmallows in chocolate at the same time.)
.-= Lea Ann´s last blog ..Free coffee at Holiday StationStore. =-.
Oh Wow… I didn’t know you gals were from DFW! I’m in FM myself
I love the collage! I had a blast and we sure did chat for a LONG time that night, didn’t we? I can’t wait for our next get together.
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