A Brand-New Experience at Pablo’s in Somers Point (+ A Mocktail Surprise at Texas Roadhouse)
There are many reasons I feel lucky to call South Jersey home, but one of my favorites? The growing mocktail scene. More and more restaurants in our area are embracing sober living, offering creative nonalcoholic drinks instead of the usual “we can make you a Shirley Temple .” And honestly? That deserves to be celebrated. Thanks in part to the amazing HERO Campaign and their mission to encourage designated driving, mocktails are becoming easier to find at bars and restaurants across South Jersey. It makes going out feel more inclusive, and a lot more fun for those of us living alcohol-free. This week gave me two very different dining experiences… one unexpectedly delightful, and one unforgettable for reasons I wish were better. A Surprise Stop at Texas Roadhouse (with Mocktails!) The week started with a place I honestly never imagined I’d be visiting: Texas Roadhouse. I’m not exactly a “Texas” girl (Go Birds), but Joe had a Veterans Day free meal coupon, and I wanted him to enjo...