R&J & I went to watch X-Men: Dark Phoenix last Saturday. It was pretty good. Not nearly as bad as the reviews claimed. Although it had clunky writing and could have used more time with the characters, it was one of the better X-Men movies. The action sequences are unique & exciting, highlighting each mutant power, combo, & clash.
This evening we went to the 90s-themed downtown street party. I had planned to do the scheduled walk and stop by the local businesses to get popular 90s snacks (Fruit Roll-Ups, Hawaiian Punch, Ring Pops, Tootsie Rolls, Whoopie Pies, Rice Crispy Treats, Bagel Bites, Cosmic Brownies, pigs-in-a-blanket, Hi-C, Pizza Rolls, cheese balls, Kool-Aid, Bugles, root beer float, Cow Tales, & Cracker Jacks). Unfortunately, R&J weren't feeling up to it, and we couldn't even find parking, so we decided to forgo the scheduled program.
Instead, we just went straight to
Main St. Philly for dinner (sans ring pop). I had a coupon and got 2 philly cheesesteaks w/ onions & provolone, 2 sides, & 2 fountain drinks for $20. The cheesesteaks were pretty big & tasty, though the flavor was basic-good, not special-good. The fries & onion rings were special-good, fried to a perfect "crisp on the outside, tender on the inside" texture w/ good seasoning. I'd order them again.
After that, R wanted dessert, so we headed to
MacSweets. First, we found parking at the Welcome Center, where I got the sample of Hawaiian Punch & Fruit Roll-Ups. What a throwback, like the 90s hits we listened to all night. We walked to MacSweets. I got the tiny sample of Whoopie Pie lol. R ordered a slice of cheesecake and almond cupcake for $7. Both were delicious, so moist, rich, & flavorful. Too sweet after a few bites, so it's good to share, but they're so good!
Despite some drama at the start, it turned out to be a fun night. :)
