We left about 8:30, and it was perfect timing. We sailed downtown on clear freeways and found a parking place right up close in front of Cost Plus. Eli immediately scoped out a cafe that he wanted to have lunch at.
It seems like every time we go we find a new good thing - and this cafe definitely is a good one to go back to. It's called 'Morels' and it is a French Bistro style steakhouse.
Eli had packed himself a lunch for the day, so we walked around till they opened and then sat down and had an early lunch together while watching the fountain in the background.

After our snack, Eli and I headed back into the market and got his GF pasta from Papardelle's pasta stand, and we made a quick stop at Cost Plus. The day was looking up :)