Dragonfly Restaurant

Yesterday, we had a nice relaxing lunch at Dragonfly Restaurant. Funny thing is that we have been here three years, almost four in September and we never even thought about trying it but I'm so glad we did. It is one of our favorite places now and I can't wait to eat there again. The service was fast, friendly and courteous. A very enjoyable experience, even with the kids which make most eating out experiences a test of patience.

The way it happened is this. We got up, got dressed for church, started driving and realized there was really no point. By the time we would get to church, we would be over 30 minutes late. We stopped by Goodwill and found tons of movies and books for the kids for 99¢. After that, we stopped by two different pet stores so the kids could get their fix on animals without us having to buy one. By that time, we were all hungry and I was craving the North/South Chinese Buffet but Kamal said that he wouldn't be able to eat much and we should save that for a different time. Danny wanted Panda Express and kept asking to go to the mall. Kamal suggested that we go to CiCi's Pizza and only buy for me and the kids as he was not all that hungry and would eat when we got home. That was fine with me but not for Danny who insisted going to the mall. The only one quiet in this whole discussion was Austin because as far as he's concerned, he doesn't care where we eat as long as we eat something.

We decided to side with Danny because we would be destined to hear whining if we didn't. We walked into the mall and saw the sign to Dragonfly that said "Lunch Special - $5.95 any chicken meal". Kamal looked at me and asked if I'd like to try it and I said that would be fine, as I always wanted to try it. Kamal asked Danny and Danny's answer was to nod and walk right into the restaurant. Austin followed. It looks like we found a winner.

We ordered three specials: Cashew Chicken with fried rice, Sweet and Sour Chicken with fried rice and Almond Chicken with steamed brown rice. Each order came with an Imperial Roll and our choice of soup, so of course, we sampled all three: Won ton Soup, Hot and Sour Soup and Egg Drop Soup. Each of us had a Sprite and I was delighted to see that when the waiter brought out the orders, he also brought out plates so that it was family-style serving. Each of us could get what we wanted from each plate. Let me tell you, we all feasted! It was so good and the service was so quick. My kids didn't even really get a chance to drive me that crazy because they were busy eating. How wonderful is that?

At the end of the meal, we got fortune cookies and we let each person choose their own. Danny picked first, followed by Austin, then Kamal and that left me with the last one. I was amazed by the fortune each person got because it seemed to pertain directly to that person. Here are the fortunes:

Kamal - Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.
Lachelle - A well fed romance nourishes the soul.
Danny - Engage in group activities that further transformation.
Austin - Accident is the mother of invention.

It was a great time. We went shopping in the mall a little afterward and ran into another pet adoption inside the mall. We also had to stop at Game Stop and The Disney Store and the kids came out with what they wanted. Overall, a FANTASTIC family day.