California Pizza Kitchen

We have been returning to CPK a lot these days. You can't help but take advantage of their Happy Hour with half off the appetizers and wine by the glass and bottles, too. It is now our staple restaurant, especially after seeing a movie at AMC, which is just around the corner.

Zohreh and I dined there the other night after seeing a movie that ended at 6:30 p.m., after "happy hour." And since CPK does not take reservations, we just hoped for the best. There was a wait; however, the bar was open. We had no problem sitting at the bar. We had a friendly server explain to us that they were having a "Valentine's Special." One appetizer for us, two entrées, and a dessert to split.  

We, of course, had to have our favorite, Buffalo Cauliflower with blue cheese dressing. For our entée, we picked the Chicken Tequila Fettuccine with creamy jalapeño lime sauce and a Mushroom Pizza. Everything was delicious. 

By the time we started eating, our server had changed. Zohreh and I couldn't figure out who she looked like. We asked her if she's been told that in the past. She said she was told she looked like Jennifer Aniston, to which Zohreh said she was prettier than Jennifer. Jennifer is blonde and has beautiful blue eyes, but we didn't think she was attractive, especially without makeup. Then she said Demi Moore, and we both thought that made more sense. We still didn't know her name, and when we wanted to ask her something, I called "Jennifer," which got her attention, and we all laughed out loud! Jackie, we learned was her name was such a good sport.

The dessert was Key Lime Pie. We both enjoyed that after all that food. The Valentine's Dinner was enjoyable.

We had so much fun. So, who says Valentine's is only for lovers? It's very much for friends that love and enjoy each other! To friends!!!!