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01/17/2003 Entry: "Tarte Julie"

Nothing can ruin a Friday*; I could mess up a tray of petit fours (which I did – they all landed on the floor), but I’d still have a smile on my face. The week went by pretty slowly, work seemed a lot tougher due to a stomach flu that plagued me since Monday. But now it’s all gone and I’m happily eating away again. Had lunch at Tarte Julie after hitting the gym. Ok, I know, I’m supposed to be a foodie and try to stay away from these restaurant chains. First the Hippo Grill and now Tarte Julie. Well, sometimes, I just want to eat without all the fuss and muss – decent food, good service, affordable menus. Plus I’ve become quite fond of their tartes sucrées (sweet tarts), especially the one with apricots, plums, and peaches. Something in the crust keeps me coming back for more. (Except that sometimes when you’re unlucky you’ll get a burnt one and it’s bitter!) It might just be that bit of turbinado sugar on the crust that gives it a crunch – ooh. I’m getting hungry.

*except when you have work on Saturdays