My fiancee and I totally skipped Valentine's Day, so last night he had the brilliant idea to take me to the Melting Pot, which is a fondue restaurant. The first course is cheese, so of course be careful--I had very very little of this! But the main course is Protein, which you cook in broth. Basically zero carbs, small chunks of varied protein, and lots of flavor. We didn't have dessert, I was too full (I made the mistake of having a few bites of salad. I miss salad, but...never again! It fills you up way too much.)

It is a bit expensive, but we split an entree ($24) which was perfect--I had two chunks of lobster and one shrimp and was totally happy, and my fiancee ate the rest of it and most of the cheese, of course.

A great place to go with friends, too....nobody will look at you funny for eating three bites of things. It's also good for eating sloooooowly because you have to wait for each bite to cook.

Mongolian Hot Pot type places are the same sort of thing, I want to try one of those next.

In any case, if you're looking for a special/romantic night out that is sleeve-friendly, Melting Pot is a good idea.

What a good idea! Thanks

Mmmm, I love hot pot! I think when you go, it's best to go with at least 2 other people. When my boyfriend and I went, we have the issue of wanting to put EVERYTHING into our hot pot and then it ends up being pretty expensive - and we can't finish because I can only eat so much. It's SO good, though!

Dammit, now I want to go for hot pot for dinner. ARGH!

I love the Melting Pot too. I had no idea you could split an entree! When we asked, they said no. Hmmm....I am calling ahead next time to check with management. We went for our anniversary and it was way too much food since we both got full meals. So good though!

Hey, Becca!

First of all, you're from Houston--that's my home! I wish I could explain to you how much I miss it. Where did you get sleeved?

Secondly--you have to do not the Big Night Out and split an entree from the menu. The Houston one management were always really nice to me, though, when we went with special requests or anything, so I bet you could do it if you call ahead.

Love the Mongolian Hot Pot just up from the Galleria. If you want sushi goto Tenshi and ask Nina to make it low on rice and mention the WLS. She hooks me up because I am a friend but Nina is super awesome to everyone. They also have great udons and fried tofu. If the unagi is available try that.

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