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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

ROTM: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Categories: Seafood, Southern, Cajun/Creole 
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd
Ste 735

Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 903-0044
Many of you remember the movie "Forrest Gump". He had a good friend in the movie named Bubba and he bought a shrimping boat to honor his friend.  Hence the name of this restaurant, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. They have several locations in the U.S., we visited the one in Orlando, FL inside Universal Studios.

The restaurant is Forrest Gump themed, and has a gift shop that sells movie merchandise. As we were eating they were showing the movie Forrest Gump on the TVs. Their menu is majority seafood but you can get sandwiches and burgers as well as shrimp and fish.

We ordered Seafood Hush Pups as appetizer, and entrees were Lt. Dan's Drunken Shrimp &
Accidental Fish & Shrimp. It was not cheap but you get a decent amount of seafood, and the flavor and sauces were really good, and the seafood were fresh. It was a good meal. I would definately go back and eat there again.



  

If you do not assistance, turn the sign to "Run Forrest Run"

If you need waiter/ waitress' attention, flip the sign over to "Stop Forrest Stop"

Cute drink menu on a ping pong paddle
Sweet Tea Chiller - yum





Seafood Hush Pups - Shrimp and Fish with golden corn, deep fried and server with a Remoulade Dipping Sauce $9.29

Lt. Dan's Drunken Shrimp - Large chargrilled  Shrimp with Andouille Sausage with Mashed Potatoes and Burbon Sauce $17.29

Accidental Fish & Shrimp - Broiled Mahi Mahi over a bed of rice topped with grilled Shrimp, a Lemon Butter Sauce and Roma Tomatoes $19.99

Thursday, November 10, 2011

My Christmas Wish List - Updated

Christmas is just around the corner guys! What's on your list?
My list is growing and growing, I wanted to add one more thing on the list:

Updated:
Muji Acrylic Case  for makeup storage.

Most of people use Rubbermaid or Sterilite plastic bins you get at wal-mart or target to store makeup, and they are not the most esthetically pleasing. Then I came across these Muji acrylic bins. They are very popular and the website sells out quickly, then you have to get on a waiting list until they are back in stock. I just haven't pulled the trigger on these because they are not exactly cheap.

They may look normal like this but I found some photos of them with makeup in them. Look how pretty they are:




I don't usually make a list for presents. Most of the items that I want I buy for myself sooner or later.
I think part of the fun is searching for that perfect gift for the special someone and I like the element of surprise when it comes to gifts. But sometimes it's not a gift that you want or need, then I can see where "The List" comes in handy.

Anyway, enough said, here is what I've come up with, items that I want but haven't had the chance to purchase:

1) Bootie Slippers - only some of you know that I have a leg discrepancy problem (about 0.3 inches), that's why I limp most of the time, and my orthopedic surgeon suggest that I wear a lift at all times. I need to be in them more than I am out of them.  I wear Chinese slippers at home but it wouldn't work with my lift, so I need something that's all enclosed to wear with my lift.


2.  Apple / I-Tunes - I love my Iphone. I can't imagine to live without it, sad ... I know. That being said, I could always use a gift card for Apple whether it's to purchase Apps or songs. Also I need to get a laptop charger for my laptop, because one of my cat have chewed through the cord.



3.  Gifts cards - I don't like gift cards.. to me it's just like giving money. BUT there are things I want from these stores that I purchase often. I may not have things I want at this moment, but something will always come up. And they are: Forever 21 and Sephora.

I love Forever 21's jewelry and accessory selections and price. Yes, it's cheaply made and you get what you pay for, but if it's something you will wear for the season, $2.80 on a pair of earrings is nothing. You can stay on top of the latest trend without breaking the wallet.

And Sephora, I don't think I need to explain why I love this store, lol.



4. QVC New Beauty 10-piece Test Tube with Magazine - I believe this is release quarterly by QVC, and they give out full size samples of products for you to try out. Very similar to the Birchbox that I was getting for few months but this one cost little more but you get more products to try out.

What is it: A collection of some of the hottest and most in-demand products in beauty. In this test tube, you'll receive the current issue of NewBeauty magazine, along with a mix of full-sized, travel-sized, and deluxe-sized samples from DDF, Dr. Denese, Kate Somerville, Laura Mercier, Mally Beauty, philosophy, StriVectin, Supersmile, and WEN.

Who is it for: Anyone looking to sample a wide variety of fabulous beauty products at an unbelievable value.

Why is it different: This TestTube combines luxurious beauty products with extensive product and how-to information. New Beauty magazine provides insider information on trends and hot topics within the beauty world via respected experts from the beauty industry.