Deepika Eats Carbondale: Peanut Butter Cups!

In my hometown of Carbondale, IL, there is this sorta too nice for Carbondale restaurant called Global Gourmet. Dimly lit with a international swanky vibe, this has become our go-to dessert and drinks place every time there is a birthday or someone comes to visit. Now that I have become an out of towner, I dream of this place as it has something I have yet to find anywhere else. The adult version of a peanut cup. Seriously.

That being said, don't judge me as I admit I came here three times in the 9 days that I was home this Christmas. Aleza and I ran there for a drink on Christmas Eve. Seriously, the best bellinis ever. Then us four girls (Aleza and I as well as the current Carbondalites Colleen and Danie) went for dessert one night. And on my last night in town, I went there for my goodbye to Danie and you know, dessert round dos.

Global Gourmet: Round 1

Met there the night after Christmas for some post Christmas chat, drinks and of course, peanut butter cups. .Seriously, I can not STRESS how amazing these are.

Basically, they are peanut butter mousse with a shell of chocolate ganache and a sweet strawberry for garnish. Yum.

Colleen and Aleza decided to come a little out of the comfort zone and order a peanut butter cup AND a piece of rasperry Chocolate cake. Which I have to say, was delicious. A nice blend of tart and sweet

After eating dessert, Colleen decided to order an appetizer of Spinanch and Artichoke dip. Delicious as always. Global serves theirs with chips and I tend to prefer toasted bread. However, after eating an entire peanut butter cup (yep, not sharing), it was a nice lighter alternate.

Oh my adorable Lez :)

I love these two so much...wish we all lived in the same town again!

Global Gourmet: Round Two

The day before I left, I had to get in some quality time with my Danie. On the phone, driving around town, trying to pick a spot, we just decided, alright, fine, Global again. I mean, there is really no such thing as too much dessert. Atleast not in my mind!

Of course, again we got a peanut butter ball. But we decided to share one and get a slice of cheesecake as well. I LOVE cheesecake. Seriously. Danielle really loves it too and if we aren't at Global, it is usually what we both order.

Someone could not wait to eat while photos were being taken...

That someone is Danielle...

Hi again you delicious thing! Get into my belly!

If you are ever in Carbondale, please try Global Gourmet. It's located in the town square, which is one of the prettiest parts of the Dale. The inside is dark and romantic. In the back, is a great patio area lit with twinkling lights. It's a little magical.

Happy Eating!
Deepika