"What is it Picasso that compels you to create? The Sun in My Belly!", he replied....

Say the words "Sun in My Belly" around a group of people and you'll likely get two responses:  The first will be more of a look than a response, likely characterized by a crinkling of the forehead, a head-tilt to the side and the word "huh?" uttered out of their mouth.  The second, will be something along the lines of  "Oh my gosh I LOVE that place".  I,  my dear friends, fall into the latter category.

Sun in My Belly is a gem of a restaurant near Decatur in the neighborhood of Kirkwood.  Like most, you hear the name and like I described above, you get the "I just don't know about that" feeling.  But trust me when I say..... Go!...Go....Go!  I promise, you'll not be disappointed!

As luck would have it, I've been having this battle with my work husband.  His excuse for not wanting to go was primarily centered around the name......me on the other hand telling him....."I'm gonna do the "I told you so" dance after you go".  Well, yesterday --- I did just that;)  ***giggles and shrugs her shoulders***

Sun in My Belly states on their website that......It has been said when Picasso was asked what it was that compelled him to create, his response was 'the sun in my belly'".  After you hear this, instead of conjuring up concern and trepidation about going to this place.......all of sudden inspires you to go and go quickly!

Simple in nature and located off the beaten path, neither the location or facade of this restaurant would fall into the conspicuous category.  But take the first bite and everything comes into the light.  The eyes brighten, the smile appears, the "Hummm" inevitably utters its way out of your mouth and coming full circle - the eyes close as you take it all in.  Seem a bit over the top you say?  Who cares it's my dang blog and I love this place!! :))

The menu is one of those that you start at the top and by the time you reach the bottom you've discovered 15 things that all look good.  My solution to that problem?  Go with friends and share:)

Yesterday the work husband and me got the chicken salad sandwich and roast beef sandwich and went halfsies!  Chicken salad ---- heavenly.  Roast beef.......OMG (I know, I know I couldn't resist) --- pure unadulterated carnivorous joy.

So go - enjoy the food, the atmosphere and then lean back to feel the sun in your belly:)

~ Jodie