Wednesday night dinner, you're now my favorite meal

I thought all day about what I should say regarding our new Wednesday night dinner routine. I mean, I walk the fine line between informing y'all and bragging about the awesome things that happen to me. So, please don't' be too jealous when you read about our amazing evening Wednesday.

We live about a half-mile from a place called Beef O' Bradys. Is that just a Florida place, or what? Cause they are all over Florida. Anyway, they have good wings and other "bar food", you know the stuff that you just look at the appetizers and your face breaks out and your heart just throws up the white flag of surrender. And what I mean by all that is, the good stuff. By the way, my last meal would consist of motz sticks, stuffed mushrooms, potato skins and cheese fries with bacon.

Wednesday nights are a very special and magical night at Beefs because it's not only half-priced appetizer night, but also 99 cent draft beer AND 59 cent wing night.

But the best part about it is Magic Mike is on hand to entertain the young and young-at-heart (like my Hubby). Magic Mike is this awesome dude who is a magician, juggler, balloon artist and riddle teller. He makes what could be a pretty quick, cheap and greasy meal into a evening of fun and mystery! The best part is his scrolling, digital Magic Mike! name tag. It really completes the ensemble and makes him legit.

Two weeks ago we went to Beefs and Hubby was all, is that guy supposed to be here, or is he just a local that shows up on his own and hangs out and makes balloon animals? Cause if so -- creepy. That day he came to our table and was like, would you like to see a card trick? Which was awesome. And then he gave us a little puzzle using matchsticks to take home and ponder over until next Wednesday. So at this point, we realize that he's someone who Beef's pays to entertain each Wednesday.

I mean, party over at Beef's, y'all!

This week Hubby was totally eager to eat at Beefs and I'm pretty sure it was because of Magic Mike.  We walked in and Hubby saw him and said, "Oh, Magic Mike is here!" and we sat down and then he literally could not stop trying to get Magic Mike's attention. We're sitting there and the conversation goes a little something like this:

Me: Did you bring us here just so you can see Magic Mike?
Hubby: um, of course.
Me: Why?
Hubby: Because he has cool balloon animals and puzzles and card tricks. And because he's awesome.

Then he quietly starts chanting, "Magic Mike! Magic Mike!" and says he really wants a balloon animal.

Then he screams "Hey! Magic Mike!" across the restaurant. Magic Mike comes over and says hi, and Hubby says, "Mike, we were here last week! You gave us a puzzle! We'd like another puzzle today!" And Mike says he'll give us a new puzzle after we order our food.

So the time comes and Mike stops back by and hands my husband a cubed box puzzle for him to figure out while we ate. The next hour consisted of Hubby simultaneously eating our appetizers and wings and figuring out this puzzle. Meanwhile, I'm doing everything possible to get his attention by reading headlines off of a muted Pardon the Interruption.

Me: You know what? I really think Colorado will upset Kansas tonight.
Hubby: [eyes on the puzzle] No way. Not gonna happen.
Me: I really think so...wait, is the Colorado logo a buffalo with a CU on it?
Hubby: Yeah, and they aren't going to upset Kansas. Now, I know that this piece will fit in the middle, but what goes on top? [eats chicken wing]

I mean without missing a beat with his wooden puzzle!

Me: I'm just going to say it. I think LeBron James might be a better defender than Michael Jackson. I mean Michael Jordan.
Hubby: [Extreme puzzle concentration] Nobody is better than Michael Jordan; you're crazy.
Me: Well think about it. LeBron James is just such a good defender.
Hubby: I think these puzzle pieces to on top...

Later on Magic Mike came back over and helped Hubby with one last puzzle piece, then created the most beautiful pink balloon poodle. It was pretty much the best dinner ever.

Can anybody top the awesomeness of Beef 'O Bradys on Wednesday?