Of course I couldn't help but begin to cry right then and there. My dear friends from college were so thoughtful that they called ahead and ordered a bottle of my favorite wine for us to enjoy on my birthday. Just thinking about it makes me want to cry all over again. Thank you, thank you, thank you girls!!!
and
Steamed Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Enoki Champagne Dressing
and
Maine Lobster with Hollandaise and Crispy Potatoes and Herbs
And last but not least...dessert. Just as my husband and I were discussing what we would like to have for our final course, once again our waitress appeared out of the blue with three lovely desserts!
Warm Chocolate Cake with Caramel Ice Cream
Banana Torte
Fresh Cut Strawberries
And of course, another note! My good friends A and D surprised us by sending over an incredible selection of desserts, and a special birthday note. Of course the waterworks started flowing once again, and I began to cry over my cake because I was so touched at the thoughtfulness and care that my friends took to make my birthday so special!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, A and D! You don't know how much this extremely kind gesture meant to me!
Many of my friends have asked me about our dinner at the Mark, and commented that they have been wanting to try this new restaurant. If you are interested in trying The Mark, or if there is another upscale restaurant you have been dying to try but it is just not in your budget, here are a few suggestions for dining out luxe for less:
1) Visit the restaurant bar for a drink and maybe an appetizer. This is a great way to experience the atmosphere and food of an upscale restaurant without the high tab.
2)See if the restaurant has a brunch or lunch menu. The Mark has a wonderful brunch menu with lower priced items and cocktails, and this would be a great way to try a new luxurious restaurant for less!
If you read my post on Tuesday you will probably recall that I featured the dress I planned on wearing for my special night, and promised to follow up with a recap of the luxe for less accessories that I chose to complete my look for the evening. I promise to follow up on this post next week and focus more on my birthday dinner accessories, and how I completed this luxe look for less. Please stay tuned for more information on this next week!
Have a great weekend everyone!
And as always, happy eating and drinking!