Dinner at Palermo's Italian Restaurant

Nancy and I had dinner tonight at an Italian Restaurant in Elk Grove - Palermo. The host, and owner of Polermo, makes each diner feel as if she/he is a special guest who has come to his establishment in search of an authentic meal from Sicily. It is not a place to have dinner if you are in a great hurry. The atmosphere is one of relaxation and conversation. The restaurant is conducive to both. Even though it was very crowded at the time we arrived (around 7:15 pm), the restaurant's tables are spaced well enough apart so customers don't intrude on one an other's discussions. We enjoyed each course of our meal and there was ample time between each item served. Nancy and I talked a lot and just forgot about the hour. There also were several birthdays being celebrated, so we heard the words to the song "Happy Birthday" multiple times. Polermo's is an interesting addition to the Elk Grove dining scene,if tonight is any indication, it should weather the current economic downturn quite well. It offers something unique to the area, while avoiding the cookie cutter atmosphere often associated with "chain" establishments such as Marconi Grill, Outback or On the Border.

After our meal we did some shopping for display items to be used to decorate our house for Halloween. Each year we add a few more decorations. We're expecting around two hundred and fifty kids to show up this year. October is just around the corner and Halloween is not that far off. The stores already have a good selection of scary stuff. A lot of the decorations make sounds and movements. Technology at it's best!! It makes the night for trick or treating even more fun!!