A couple of months ago, Mal and I attended the Taste of the Nation in Boston. We had a wonderful time eating, drinking, and being merry. At the event, we both fell in love with the Sloppy Joes on Cheddar-Baked Bread from KO Prime. (Ok, so maybe we ate like 3 each, but they were that amazing. 
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Anyway, ever since the Taste of the Nation, Mal and I have been determined to enjoy these sandwiches once again, so tonight, we went to KO Prime for their “KO Prime Time” bar menu. (Hey, we’re all about saving money!)
Oh, I thought my outfit was fun/cute tonight, so I made sure to snap a pic before we left the house. (Yes, my hair is still sopping wet from the shower. I rarely blow dry it.)
At KO Prime, Mal and I started with a couple of cocktails. I ordered The Pear martini, which was Grey Goose la Poire Vodka & White Grape Juice.
The cocktail sure sounded (and looked) delicious, but it was much too sweet for my liking. It tasted like it was made with thick syrup instead of juice and vodka. I drank two sips and knew it wasn’t for me. I actually ended up sending it back, which the bartender was not too pleased about. (She actually wasn’t very nice at all. Boo!)
I ended up ordering the “Daily Selection of Wine,” which was a Chardonnay for just $5 a glass. I really liked it and end up ordering a second glass later in the evening.
As an appetizer, Mal and I shared some KO Chex Mix, which was regular ol’ Chex Mix with a chili spice rub. It was tasty, but nothing special. I kind of wish that I saved my $2.
For my entree, I ordered the KO Sloppy Joe, which was just as amazing as I remembered! It was an all-beef sloppy joe with pickle slices on a homemade cheddar bun. I savored each and every bite. It was easily the highlight of the night for me.
All and all, my experience at KO Prime was just so-so. I absolutely loved the Sloppy Joe, but I felt like everything on the “KO Prime Time” bar menu was totally overpriced. I guess I was expecting a deal by sitting at the bar, but Mal and I ended up spending quite a lot of money on dinner tonight. Even still, we enjoyed ourselves and had a wonderful date night!
We have The Time Traveler’s Wife on DVD to watch tonight. I’m dying to see it– I loved, loved, loved the book! It’s the only one that I’ve actually cried while reading. I’m off to change into my “movie suit,” eat ice cream, and relax with my hubby and pug.
Good night, folks! 
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oh YUM!! and your outfit is so cute! I LOVE your shoes!
Your outfit is adorable! Sorry the bartender was peevish at you; I’m glad you didn’t let it ruin your evening.
I can’t believe the bartender at such a nice place was rude to you for sending the drink back! That is no good. I’m glad the sloppy joe was as good as you remembered!
I’m sure the movie and ice cream on the couch with your favorites will make up for the so-so dinner experience! I leave my house with wet hair 95% of the time.
Your movie suit–thats cute! I don’t like sweet drinks either–I save the sweetness for dessert!
Ugh, servers who are rude for no reason are the worst. I understand if the customer is being rude, that is one thing. But when you are there for a good experience and are being respectful, no need for any attitude!
That sloppy joe sounds like it could be one of the best things ever. I adore sloppy joes, they have always been one of my favorite comfort foods.
That sounds like a great date night!
Your outfit is very cute. Sorry about the mean bartender- I don’t get why she would care, it’s not like she buys the drinks!!! It’s in her best interest to be nice actually haha
We have a bar around here that serves chex mix at the bar area without the spicy rub. I like it a lot. Anyway, cute outfit and let us know about the movie. I watched When in Rome tonight with my hubby….it was cheesy but in a good way.
Hi Tina!
Totalllly love your blog!
Thanks for all of the healthy eating tips!
Now…about your iced coffee!
What do you put in your iced coffee?
I am totally doing this!
xo
yeah, i find that $$$ factor can definitely make an experience so-so. we went to rick bayless’ new restaurant in l.a. the other night and though it was good, i felt like i could get equally good mexican food for a lot less.
It’s a bit strange for a restaurant to to take a normal snack food and add some twist to it and then put it on their menu…:/ Oh well! You looked so cute! Love the outfit
just have to say that i loved the outfit- you look GREAT–what a cute comfortable summer look!
Your lucky your hair looks nice when it dries naturally!!! I could get ready so much faster if my hair would cooperate without the blow dryer.
Too bad the bartender wasn’t very nice….poop on her.
What an amazing night. You’ve even mademe, a non-cocktail-girl, want a cocktail! And a pretty outfit and a pug and ice cream and a husband…
You are so lucky you can just wash your hair and go!!!! My hair gets sooo frizzy on me if I do that. Love your outfit too!
Let us know what you think of the movie. I was completely under-whelmed compared to the movie!
Loved the book too. And… loved the movie but in a different way. Hope you like it
I meant compared to the book!!
The Time Traveler’s Wife is one of my favorite books. I cried while reading it too! I was DYING to see the movie last year when it came out. I actually saw it in NH when I was up visiting my best friend. I love Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana and a lot of the story came to life on the screen for me, but I just felt like so much was missing from the book. I guess that’s always the case with books turned into movies. You may like it more if it’s been a while since you read the book if everything isn’t as fresh in your mind. I need to watch the movie again and see what I think now that it’s been a while. Let us know what you think!
love the green skirt on you!!! sorry the food wasn’t too stellar. the drinkk looks good though
I definitely think it’s too bad when servers aren’t nice, but the general rule of thumb is, you shouldn’t send something back if it came as ordered or described. If you order something, and it comes out different or wrong, then you are absolutely 100% right to send it back. If, on the other hand, you order something, and it comes out as it should and you just don’t like it, you should eat the cost – otherwise, they have to, and that’s not really fair if they haven’t done anything wrong!
When service isn’t good I don’t care how good the food is…I don’t want to eat there. But I’m glad you and Mal still had a good time.
I loved both the book and the movie but be prepared for a difference.
Cute outfit! I’m sorry the bartender was mean
(Maybe female bartenders feel more at advantage?!) But at least the sloppy joes were good, right? 
Wei-Wei
Sounds like a relaxing evening – you guys are good at that
Let us know whatcha think of the movie — I’ve yet to see it.
Haha I always cry while reading books–more so than movies. They’re not even THAT sad, I’m just sappy.
Enjoy the movie!
Your outfit IS cute. If I don’t blow dry my hair I look like Nick Nolte’s mugshot. I kind of don’t like you
Unfortunately I had pretty much the same experience at KO Prime. I enjoyed their wine selection but the prices were CRAZY high. Bummer, because the interior is awesome!
And super cute outfit.
Your outfit is so cute. You’re lucky that you don’t have to dry/straighten you hair! Sorry to hear about your restaurant experience, especially the rude bartender part. I never understood rude service people, being nice is part of the job!
That’s funny they had an appetizer of chex mix, but sounds good to me.
That is one of my fave books too! So creative. Enjoy the movie.
Cute outfit! I like your skirt
The sloppy joe looks messy and tasty~! Yummm
I really enjoyed The Time Traveler’s Wife – and Rachel McAdams is one of my favorite actresses. Hope you enjoy it!
Mmmm, your sloppy joe sounds yummy!
ENJOY!
(But the ice cream part sounds every yummier!)
i LOVE that skirt!!! where did you get it? it’s the perfect summer color
I cried reading that book too and yes, that was the first time I ever cried while reading a book as well. It’s an amazing book.
Was the sloppy joe as tiny as it looked? Was it an appetizer? I could have eaten three of those:) Sorry the bartender was rude…not okay.
Just as a former waitress – when someone sends back something that isn’t made improperly, just something they happen not to like, that usually means the server ends up eating the cost. That in no way excuses rudeness, but it definitely causes some frustration.
Hi Tina,
Didnt know where to leave this but as it’s Cookie Friday, thought I’d recommend Nanas choc chip cookies, that is if you havent of course tried them already (the choc chip is the best flavor). They come in single packs and are vegan and dairy free. As far as cookies go, they are relatively healthy and they taste awesome! I have one every week on Cookie Mondays
Unique menu items for sure. A sloppy Joe sounds good.
Jenn
Oohh I saw that film just the other day! My sister had read the book, and she was in floods of tears. I haven’t read it though, and it tok me about an hour just to understand it :s I think it’s a film you like more if you’ve read the book
I hope you enjoyed it!
My bf and I went to KO last month and had a similar experience. Our server was a snot and rolled her eyes at my bf when he asked if they had any “special brews on tap” (his slang for local brews, I don’t know why he doesn’t just say that but she didn’t need to be a jerk about it), we ordered three apps and split them which I think pissed her off more, he had three beers and I had a martini and our bill was more than we usually pay for two dinners and drinks somewhere else. I doubt we’ll ever go back there.
Glad to know we weren’t the only one’s they gave the Pretty Woman treatment to.
I can’t wait to hear what you think about the TT Wife!
So, how did you like the movie? I’m usually really disappointed in the movies after I’ve read the book but I think they did a pretty good job with The Time Traveler’s Wife. Hope you have a great weekend! WOOOHOO! It’s Friday!
@Heather (Heather’s Dish): Old Navy.
Grrr I’m still in the middle of that book! Must finish and cry asap!
Sorry your service wasn’t great. Sounds like KO doesn’t rule on service. I too loved the Time Traveler’s Wife; such a great book, but hard to translate to film.
The book was much better than the movie, but when is that not the case? I thought the movie was pretty good overall, though
You should read the book Her Fearful Symmetry…it’s by the same lady and it’s SOOOO good!
That skirt is absolutely adorable – I love the color!
I’ve been wondering whether that movie was good- I’ve read the book, and that always makes me scared to see the movie
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