On Sun 17 Apr 2005 12:00:46a, Dog3 wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> I picked up a couple of friends and went to a play last night. Then we
> went to Cafe Balaban for dinner. Dinner was good as usual. As an
> appetizer I had their escargots bourguignonne. I tried their fire
> roasted tomato soup which was excellent. I did not eat all of it. I
> wanted to save room for more I had the baby spinach salad with warm
> pancetta dressing. The main course was their 1/2 roast duckling with
> this yummy raspberry glaze. Naturally I knew about 50 people in the bar.
> The 3 of us mingled and had a really good time. My 2 friends got
> hammered and I drank club soda with lime all evening and drove the other
> 2 home. Never have I seen 2 people put away so much booze in one
> evening.
>
> Michael

Sounds like a great evening, a wonderful dinner (everything sounds
delicious), and a really fun time! I love escargots, the approach to the
tomato soup sounds intriguing, and spinach salad with a warm dressing is
always a hit with me. One of most favorite entrees to order out is roast
duckling with a fruit glaze. I can do a really good one at home, but I do
*not* enjoy the process. Congratulations for sticking with the club soda,
as I know you enjoy a good drink as much as I do. I only have a drink now
on holidays.

We're sticking close to home this weekend. David caught the bug I had and
is getting over it quicker, but still feels under the weather. I made a
great chicken paprikash with hungarian dumplings, cucumber and onions in
sour cream and dill, fresh green beans in browned butter. Friday night
after work I made a marble cheesecake that became desert for tonight (Sat).
Not the healthiest of meals, but we'll shape up by Monday. <g>

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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