12 + Highland

Are you old enough, or have you lived here long enough to remember "12th Street?" That difficult- to-remember-because-I-was-too-wasted-by-the-time-I-got-there raunchy little bar and dance place has cleaned up BEAUTIFULLY and is now the finest dining you can find in our area.  Granted, the owner admits that it is "almost" fine dining.  The food is top notch, yet TVs had to be installed to appeal to our not-so-sophisticated town.  People were freaked out about the wait staff unfolding napkins on their laps!!    

For us who watch our fatty livers and/or bouncy butts, this restaurant is PERFECT for lunch.  Those in your party who don't care can indulge in a plethora of delicious creations by Chef Armand, while you can actually choose from a menu of guilt-free items (most restaurants may have one item which has to be grossly modified).  Next time you ladies lunch, you know where to go.   I'll see you there.  Did I mention the owner is a 33-year-old athlete who used to be a USC football star?  See you at 12+Highland!

P.S.  I have been climbing sand dunes, even without wine or Nancy.  My clothes are already fitting more loosely.  Next week I will run just to measure the jiggle factor.  I bet it will be much lower.  Funny how exercise truly works!