Too Early...??

Let's just say, not for the lunch crowd at El Rodeo. Or, "El Rods" as the kids are calling it these days.

Last Wednesday began with excitement as Olga, Molly and I ventured to Alpha Pizzeria for our weekly lunch date. Olga and I took notes from afar (the car) as we waited for Molly in the parking lot. Blinky neon sign, check. Greek pizza special, check. Festive Christmas cutouts on the window, check. I had written a full page of notes on my handy VT notebook before we realized that the pizzeria was indeed closed. Apparently it WAS too early for an Alpha lunch. Keep in mind this is a Wednesday at 12:30. Now, I get tired of chain restaurants and do appreciate the [attempted] authenticity of locally owned restaurants. However, there is no need to imitate the two hour lunch breaks and siestas of European culture, especially when you run a restaurant. That said, the pizzeria did look very promising, and I'm sure when we eat there it will be well worth the wait.

We arrived at El Rods in style; ready for salsa and incredibly loud Mexican music. I decided to try something new, the Chilaquiles. Olga got the same, and Molly chose the soft Chimichanga. Both were amazing, or should I say, “asombrar!”

While we talked about our dream jobs and future plans, we wondered if it was too early for a margarita… and then took a poll of the rest of the restaurant. Exactly half of the customers didn’t think so. Including a group of 30-something women at a table a couple booths behind us. We couldn’t see them, but we could hear them… This brought up what we will be like and where we will be in 10 years. We’re already wearing Christmas sweaters… I’m not exactly sure what that means for our futures.

Our mutual love of Cru videos came up in the conversation, so we ventured to the Comm lab to watch our favorites. In between Brad’s Cru Emcee video and Whit’s epic fall retreat promo, the other girl in the lab said to Molly and me (Olga had left the room), “Hey, aren’t you the Blacksburg Contessa girls?” Whoa. But wait, you say. Olga probably told her about it. No! According to Olga, she has never shown her our site. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a following. Congratulations on being part of something big.

Although our day didn’t go as planned, it couldn’t have been better. Apparently spontaneity is another love of the Blacksburg Contessa.

Until next time!