I can't believe we are already at that point in the week where I write about weekend plans.
Did this week go fast for anybody else?
I am craving a relaxing date night.
You too?
Try this:
Start at Thai Ruby. It seems to be a local favorite for Thai food and the house special Gaeng Ped Gai Yang (red curry with roasted chicken) is a popular choice. I like the mussaman and for the wavy-cut potatoes. Thai Ruby is a cozy restaurant with warm colors and intimate eating quarters and it's just south of campus.
Eat slowly, enjoy picking out each spice simmering on your palette. (I should write this stuff for a living.)
After dinner drive down ninth east to the Paul Mitchell The School for a dual scalp massage. Whether you have hair to spare, or not-much up there, a pulsating pull on your head by a well-trained Paul Mitchell student will sooth your spirit. And they are only $7 each. I'd call ahead and make an appointment (801-374-5111), but walk-ins are welcomed, and they are open late.
After your halo is adjusted and you've eaten spices of the Orient, it's time to drive directly across the street to Stan's. Cool things down in the right direction by ordering from their vast shake menu in the convenience of the drive-thru.
Take those cold mugs home and relax in front of a movie. This time of the year always begs me for foreign films. A few we've adored lately include the cult favorite Delicatessen, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Paris Je T'aime (but I skip the short called Tulleries), and La Vie En Rose.
So there you have it. From Thailand to France. A date night to soothe your spirit without ever leaving ninth east.
(Thanks to Lucy for her input on this week's plans!)
*photo from Tahirubyfood.com
13 comments:
I live right across the street from Paul Mitchell. How could I not have thought to get a scalp massage over there?!
Thanks for the tip! Maybe a great thing to do for V-day!
Thai Ruby's mango with sticky coconut rice dessert is HEAVEN!
YES!!! Thankyou, I have been looking for a good Thai place to eat, I have been craving it for ages :D
This may be a Thai restaurant staple, but for anyone who isn't familiar with Thai food I think Tom Ka Gai is a must-try, and it's good at Thai Ruby. Tom Ka Gai is a soup with coconut, galangal, lemon grass, and chicken. It's just a mind-opening flavor combination if you've never had it before.
Words cannot adequately express how much I love Thai Ruby! It is the sole reason I gained the freshman 15. I personally think it is the best thai restaurant in Provo. The food is always delicious and the service is wonderful. Thanks for featuring it!
I too love Thai Ruby. It was one of the first introductions I had to Thai food and I am a big fan. And the house special is to die for. I think I used to get it almost every time I went there (which was a lot for the poor college students that we were) and it always pleased. Yum.
Great French film recommendation:
"Les Choristes".
It's about a boy's school, and a frustrated musician who becomes their choral teacher. The music...it will stir your very soul.
(I should write THIS stuff for a living.)
the way you have designed UPP is a complete rip off of NPR's logo. i already mentioned this, but please change it, please! it's so phony for you to keep something that you did not create.
yes please! international cinema at byu every weekend is also a great place for foreign films... and its FREE!
ps... is it just me or is your main blog now linked to google? i can't seem to get on your page. and every time i google "cjane enjoy it" google shows up again! its like a prank or something.. what happened???
happy weekend :)
The yellow curry at Thai Ruby is also spectacular.
Stans is the best! I went there when living one street over & my mom used to go there as a teenager. Delicious!
I LOVE THAI RUBY! We haven't been since their yearly trip to Taiwan.
(I love that they do that).
Thai Ruby is one my favorite places in Provo. I have been to many Thai places and it is my favorite hands down! Their pad thai is the best. If they are feeling nice they will make it extra hot for me! my favorite!
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