birthday at Joe Mamas

Last night, I went out with friends to celebrate. Joe Mamas is a southern style restaurant at the heart of King street. Stepping in, it had felt just right. The lights were dimmed with tea lights flickering all around. The crowd's like thirty-something out for a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. Above the chatter, the DJ was playing a repertoire of jazzy fusion sounds. We sat just in front of the small stage. Brown Sugar was playing tonight. The food was decidedly New Orleans and how can I go wrong with baby back ribs? I was right. I had eaten the most amazing baby back ribs! Tender, peeling off the bone, juicy, tasty and with the added bonus of having been soaked in a bourbon based marinade...yum! The cozy ambience was given a livelier rhythm when Brown Sugar's pop and RNB covers just hit the right spots. They treated us with the sounds of Marvin Gaye, the Police, Norah Jones and the previously black then mocha eras of Michael Jackson. We were singing, swaying and dancing in our seats. No worries. Just a good time. I had my own little birthday cake slice with a candle on top of it while being seranaded with a birthday ditty by the band. Great company, food and music. Thanks to Pat, Monette, Sheena and Serena. It was a wonderful evening.