Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen

As I sit here on the couch, I am watching little missy busy playing with toys, still in her pajamas at noon. (Although she just asked if she could change into daytime clothes). We have had a wonderful weekend just the three of us. On Friday, Cassidy had a school holiday, so just the two of us hung out. I don't even remember what all we did. I don't even think we left the house. On Friday evening, Cassidy went to Parents Night Out (PNO) at her school. She had been going back and forth on whether she wanted to go, but had a great time once she was there. So, Mike and I had an unexpected date night. We were trying to figure out what we could do, or where we could go to dinner. He told me about this new restaurant that he had eaten at for lunch with his boss one day. I asked him the name of it, and he could not remember, but he said it was amazing. So, I trusted him and away we went. When we got to the restaurant it was packed. We walked in and I looked down at the front door mat. It said Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen.

I looked over at Mike and said,
"How funny, I grew up with a girl named Audrey Schilleci."
He laughed and said, "Wouldn't it be funny if it was the same Schilleci Family."
About that moment, I looked up and saw Mrs. Schilleci. I smiled and told her our name and that we needed a table for two. I then asked, "Are you Mrs. Schilleci? Audrey Schilleci's Mom? She responded with a yes, and I said, I'm Shelley Swartz(my maiden name). She smiled and she remembered me.

Anyway, once I realized that they owned the restaurant, so many childhood memories came flowing back. It was like I was seven years old again going over to their house to have a sleepover with my friend Audrey.

So now that I have given the background on how we found Schilleci's, on with the food. If you are in The Woodlands, Texas, and are in Market Street, look up Shcilleci's New Orleans Kitchen. You will not be disappointed. It is some of the best New Orleans food I have ever had. The gumbo was amazing! It is a smaller venue, so make sure if you are going on a Friday or Saturday night that you make a reservation. They are also open for lunch! The prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere is very nice as well.

Check it out!