Sunday, June 29, 2008

"The Restaurant"

The other day, I called Becca and I told her that I was at "The Restaurant". Of course she knew exactly what restaurant I was referring to, it was Avolio's. We hung out at Avolio's during high school with our best friends (Jen and Darlene Avolio). Hanging out there was so cool-we had a blast and everytime I walk in there the memories flood back. We would walk into the kitchen and get our cokes, order food (if it was in the oven) or make our own food. I used to make the "Kim Evans Special" which was a salad with only a tiny bit of lettuce, tons of tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni and topped off with pepper and Italian dressing. YUM!!! Everytime I go in Jen asks if thats what I want-I love it! My favorite entree has always been the lasagna-the best you will ever have! If you are in Southern California you must go there and try it. (It's in Covina)

Last year, their dad retired and Darlene and Piet (brother) took over. They completely remodeled and I love the new dining room. Great job, guys! Anyway, I properly captured Sydney's first trip to "The Restaurant":









12 comments:

Tim said...

Its been years since I was there. Too long. Thanks for the great reminder.
stuckonthe10.blogspot.com

Ann said...

I want the 'Kim Evans Special'! It sounds great!

Jenn Ann said...

Sounds yummy!

Paula said...

How cool to have a place with soooo many memories...and to have it still be around!

Princess Pointful said...

Aw! How nice to be able to have a continued tradition like that!

Queen B said...

Wish they were open on Mondays :( Sydney and I could have had our first visit together!

Jinjer said...

The Kim Evan's Special looks phenom! Tell Jen and Darlene I want to come try it! KT, let me know next time you are going...

Ruth Anne said...

Interesting food photo. I think I might have to try it.

Rach said...

yum. I'll never forget the time Darlene and Jenn came with us to The Pointe in AZ and the brought a big pizza in the arowstar with us all the way there. How funny that I remember that considering I was like 8. Little kids love pizza. Good Times.

Andria said...

Wow! I haven't been there in so long! My favorite was the the stuffed pasta shells! There were always good times there and great food!

Anonymous said...

I'm so jealous... Love it there! I've been wanting to stop by as well. Must do!

Anonymous said...

It was great seeing you at the restaurant Kim. Would love to have you there more often. I know its kinda out of the way. Someday we will all have a big gathering and have family style dining.