Close, but no cigar

So, it's the middle of summer and we are driving around in circles trying to fill the void left by What's the Scoop. No more lemon basil, no more just perfect dulce de leche, no more fiore de latte.

So, that's that. After rumors that it was closing last summer, What's the Scoop didn't open for the season and we, and you, are left scrambling for options.

Of course, there's Paolo's, serving personality in a sugar cone. And then there's the Jake's and the Bruster's of the world.

We are still to find a proper substitute for What's the Scoop. In the meantime, One Hot Cookie provides some respite, with their friendly space and cookies option. But then that's just good ice cream and I'm left yearning for gelato...

What would it take for Alon to reconsider?

Cinco de Mayo the 4th of July

On a whim, we decided to stop by Sala today and celebrate the 4th of July Mexican style. Or was it just the promise of Margaritas? Must say our experience was excellent and Jack, our server, was knowledgeable and truly seemed to enjoy Willow.

A table over, Willow made friends with Sydney, a three-year old with a glorious set of curly, blond hair, two dolls and a love of babies. Funny enough, Sydney attends Willow's day care, but it took for them to get to Sala to actually meet.

With a new chef and the same great atmosphere, Sala was a hit with us. And the generous Margaritas surely didn't hurt! Jack made some good recommendations for Tequila (they no longer carry Chinaco, but we tried Corazon and Del Senor) and were not disappointed.

We called ahead to enquire about high chairs, which they have available, and while there noticed there was a good mix of young families with kids of assorted ages in the main dining room and patio area.

This was a holiday weekday in the middle of summer. We'll go back on a weekend.