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Banana Leaf Modern Thai

Posted on 24 Feb ’11 by Nikki Murray

We had lunch today at Banana Leaf today and I have to say it was one of the more pleasant eating experiences I’ve had around Mason, of late. After being seated in their main dining area by the large window that overlooks Main Street, we started out with some delicious banana leaf spring rolls. By the time we’d finished them, I’d already started to relax and look forward to the main course. I’m a little timid about eating Thai food, so I played it safe and ordered a Thai iced tea (no bubble tea for me, this time) and their Thai fried rice w/chicken dish. Not having time for a dessert course, we took a couple of mini cakes to go.

In all, it was a pleasant eating experience. The crowd seems to be pretty light at lunchtime, and the menus are different for dinner so I plan to return and try them out then, too. If you live in Mason, OH, and haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out. If you’re just passing through, stop by and give them a try.

(513) 234-0779
101 East Main Street
Mason, OH 45040 (map)

(Forgive the photos, they were taken with my iPhone.)

lighting in the main dining room
Thai iced tea
banana leaf spring rolls
Thai fried rice
pad Thai
delicious mini cakes for dessert to-go
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Sometimes I cook stuff

Posted on 27 Jul ’10 by Nikki Murray

Typically, I hate cooking. It’s not that I don’t know how- it’s that normally I just don’t care. However, the fact that I don’t cook regularly makes it more appreciated when I actually do. (Go me!) Here’s what I’ve been up to the last few days:

homemade tortilla chips - I chose to make these on the hottest day of the summer

I was sweaty by the time I was finished, but they were worth it

applefuckingdelicious - an apple cobbler mistake that went SO right

shredded chicken mixed with cheese and homemade enchilada sauce

first layer of rolled enchiladas - I always need at least two layers

and this is why I need two layers - they disappear FAST

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    My name is Nikki Murray and I’m a mother of two who has been buried neck-deep in code since 1998. I presently work as a user experience and interface designer for a health IT company during the daylight hours. When I’m not freelancing during my off hours, I am prowling around with a camera or recklessly maneuvering needles.

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