Tonight was the start of our 14th year together. We made this special event even more wonderful by having dinner at a local Kalamazoo restaurant called Rustica. This place reminds me most of the small French restaurants in the Marais on the left bank in Paris. Our meal was accompanied by a new bottle of Muscadet that we’ve never enjoyed before, Bay Scallops as an appetizer followed by a Pan-Roasted Chicken quarter for me and some Parpardelle pasta for Scott.

The best part of Rustica is how it compounds from great beginnings. A wonderful atmosphere, incredibly fresh food, and delightful service. For us it was our long-suffering server Walker. Once we got off the ground with our order we were flying just fine. Everything about our meal was an absolute delight and despite the price, which we both felt was worth what we received, would definitely return for another special occasion. Everyone in Kalamazoo owes it to themselves to try this wonderful place on their next special occasion. I can’t recommend it highly enough.