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Birthday Brunching

August 23, 2018 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 8 Comments

**This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Capital One®.

I’m so happy to be partnering with Capital One. They are introducing their brand new Savor® credit card to help make dinners like my latest Girls Night Out with my sisters-in-laws that much more rewarding.

Fig and Olive Newport Beach | Cocktails | Bakers Royale

Of course we gather throughout the year, but mostly for big family holidays or special occasions, which usually means lots of cooking, husbands, kids and sometimes pets. But a few times a year, when it’s one of our birthdays we gather for just us—no husbands, no kids, no cooking. We eat, we laugh and gather for a moment that’s not restricted by time, crying kids or busy schedules.

Fig and Olive | Newport Beach | Panel 1 | Naomi Robinson

This year, we gathered at a local restaurant for a birthday night out. The birthday girl gets to choose the restaurant, the only one caveat – it has to be a restaurant no one has been to. Of course it goes without saying, we are going to have fun, but the caveat is to ensure we create a new experience and lasting memories.

The restaurant did not disappoint. Dinner was, as you can see, wonderful. I was in charge of flowers, so I got there early to set the table along with two of my SILs, Tracie and Molly, who were in charge of making sure appetizers and cocktails were ready to go by the time everyone else arrived.

Fig and Olive Newport Beach _ Bakers Royale

We started at 5:30pm and didn’t leave until after 10:00pm. There was so much catching up and food to get through that it just felt like there wasn’t enough time for either of those things. How is that even possible, right? Between the 6 of us, we still feel like we could go back and try a handful of other plates that we didn’t get to.

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When we gather for these special nights everyone knows there are no duplicate entrees allowed. Admittedly, some of us are more adventurous eaters than others, but everyone has to try a bit of everything. So while the squid ink paella and lamb chops didn’t resonate as well with the majority as the rib eye and the risotto, the sea bass was the biggest hit with all of us, forking our way through that one plate before all the others.

Fig and Olive | Newport Beach | Entrees |Naomi Robinson

And since none of us are rookies to this tradition, we all knew to wear eating pants, and that dessert is a must. I mean, what kind of gathering would it be without a sweet ending?

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Can you see why I’m excited about Capital One launching their new Savor card? It’s a credit card that rewards customers 4% back for dining and entertainment purchases, 2% at grocery stores and 1% for all other purchases – and if you are like me, that means you will forgo shoes for restaurants, handbags for dinner parties, so naturally this card is a great option! The card is designed around what we want— that’s more time enjoying meals and creating moments like this birthday dinner with the girls.

Are you with me? I mean, who is going to say no to earning cash back for doing what they love with those they love—not me, I’m in!

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Comments

  1. Matt Robinson says

    August 24, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    it’s so great getting rewarded for using our CapitalOne card, especially for fun times like this!

  2. Jennifer Farley says

    August 24, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    What a fun post! Your brunch looks incredible!

  3. Sarah Fennel says

    August 24, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    Brunch GOALS!

  4. Lindsay Cotter says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:30 pm

    what an amazing way to celebrate and that card is the perfect fit! Love the brunch birthday!

  5. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    No husbands, no kids and no cooking??? Sounds AMAZING!!!!! Cheers to girl time and what a lovely and delicious birthday brunch!!! love this, Naomi!

  6. Leigh Ann says

    August 25, 2018 at 9:03 am

    This is a seriously delicious birthday brunch! Love that you are making memories and getting rewards for this card!

  7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    August 25, 2018 at 9:21 am

    Such great benefits with the Capital One card Naomi! Looks like y’all enjoyed your night together! Food, family and fun! Nothing better!

  8. Natasha says

    August 26, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    This looks so fun!

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1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 
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