Lots of complaining=free dessert!

For my birthday dinner celebration with my family I chose to take them to California Pizza Kitchen. My first visit to CPK was only late last year and I was eager to show them how good it was since they had still not taken up my suggestion of trying it. I suppose that was a mistake because my mom did her usual nagging about the experience: wait time for seating, atmosphere and food. Though I did not think there was much (anything) to complain about, at least her complaining scored us two tasty free desserts!


Caribbean Sunset Sangria. I came looking for the Appleberry Sangria but I guess that is a seasonal beverage for the winter. This one was still good but not as good!

CPK's spinach and artichoke dip is by far my favorite rendition of this popular appetizer.


My Tequila chicken Fettuccine. It was a recommendation from Shirley that I am glad I accepted! The bell papers, lime, creamy sauce and tequila flavor all tasted marvelous together! Yum!


My sister's Mediterranean Salad. I didn't try any (she's greedy!) but she said it was good and it certainly looks tasty. "A chilled salad of cucumbers, red onions, fresh tomatoes and Greek olives tossed with crisp Romaine leaves and lemon-herb vinaigrette, served on a bed of hummus. Topped with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and our homemade Tzatziki sauce. Served with pita bread. Add grilled rosemary chicken breast, grilled shrimp, or sautéed salmon."

Not so much a complaint, but rather just amusing: that pita bread was definitely just pizza crust. That I tried :)

Free desserts! THANKS MOM!



Chocolate Souffle Cake


White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake


Can't wait to go back...next time minus complainers :-P, even if it means free desserts!