A chance encounter in
Aventura provides respite
Sometimes the pleasantest experiences come from a chance encounter.
And so it was on this occasion. We were stuck in rush hour traffic after leaving Aventura Mall and spied the inviting Chili’s sign at exactly the right moment to turn into their parking lot.
In the main, it was a good decision. We relaxed for an hour or so while traffic dissipated and we ate well in a strange city. Rob, our server was attentive and competent, he bought our first drinks quickly and then gave us time to peruse the menu and decide on a main course. We’d grazed and drank Starbucks during our afternoon at the mall, so we passed on appetizers and chose the Ancho Salmon (for my wife) and loaded Texas Cheese Fries (for me) as our main course.
We both enjoyed our choices. The Ancho Salmon was flavored with a spicy citrus-chile sauce and topped with chopped cilantro and queso fresco. It was served with rice and steamed broccoli. The Texas Cheese Fries were delicious – as definitely not “light.” French fries, topped with Monterey, Pepper Jack and Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, jalapenos and green onions and served with ranch dressing for dipping.
My one complaint is on the selection of beers available at this Chili’s. The usual selection of lager type beers were available, some from the larger craft breweries, including one from Yuengling, but there wasn’t a single beer available from a local craft brewery, and there are several of them within 50 miles.
We survived this disappointment when we were told it was happy hour and I could get two Yuenglings for the price of one to wash down the Texas cheese fries. This worked for me, so I enjoyed my fries and beer and the excellent company.
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