Who knew?

I spent an extra night in Westchester, NY thanks to the blizzard.

• In a nice area.
• Next to big shopping.
• An okay place to be stuck.

Surrounded by chain restaurants.

• Morton’s
• Outback
• Cheesecake Factory and more!

I could have been in any major city.

• Fine.
• But not as fun.
• As finding the local flavor.

I asked the bellhop for help.

• At first he tried to send me to the nice chains.
• I held strong.
• He shared a secret.

Two blocks away was a local Italian restaurant.

• When I walked in, I breathed garlic.
• A little Italian princess was wrapping up her birthday party.
• They were dressed to the nines - and adorable.

I relaxed at a table in the bar area.

• White cloth and fresh bread.
• The owner getting his pools ready for the Super Bowl.
• The regulars trickling in.

My meal… ahhhh how to describe it.

• Mama made it it from scratch.
• Rolled chicken, prosciutto, amazing sauce and tasty greens.
• I wanted it to never end!

I walked back to my hotel smiling.

• Tummy full.
• Feeling content.
• Happy to be in Westchester.

A little research and extra effort gave me a meal to remember.

Makes me think of chapter leaders…are you willing to go beyond the normal to explore new flavors for your chapter?

Originally posted @ Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life