Gallery: Casual Fine Dining & Libation (2009 – 2011)


Having dinner with Jen and a friend of her's from back in the day. Meatball goodness. Some breakfast before we hit the turnpike to Ft. Lauderdale. Sushi night with Jen. The day before you anniversary. 6 years. Wow! Amazing how time flies.
Having some ribs. Bob's bday. Grilled some Tri-Tip using the Kirby method. By mistake posted this on a friends' page and didn't even realize it. Sorry Marge. LOL. Lobster pot at Pappadeux's. Moved to a refreshing Gin and Tonic on the screened porch with Jen in my x-mas "Thwaites" pint glass.
Enjoying a Terrapin Hopsecutioner. Korean for lunch. Mixed Hawaiian BBQ and SPAM Musubi. Kanaka Pizza and Garlic Cheese Balls at Big Kahuna's Pizza 'N Stuffs. Ummmm future lactose issues!!!
All the goodness removed. Crab and Frog Legs. Paula Deen's buffet. Probably the best meatball sub I've had. Enjoying a Southern Tier Unearthly IPA. Wonder if Jeremy has had this one?
More goodness. 420 in the background. Oysters at the STRIP (Atlantic Station). Ummmmm. Grouper Fingers, Peas and Rice, and Potato Salad at Twin Brothers at Fish Fry in Nassau last night. Made Sushi last night for our 5th Wedding Anniversary.
Made sushi last night for our 5th wedding anniversary. Made sushi last night for our 5th wedding anniversary. Enjoying Sushi at Zuma Sushi with Jen. We are safe now. 24 taps to choose from. 312 is my next choice.
Think we found it. Elephant and Castle. Lake and Wabash. Beers done, at another bar in the same building with less windows. No we are getting free stuff. SWAG baby. FREE Hendrick's gin shots, playing cards, and a drink booklet. Oh, my! Having a Stella at Catch thirty five In Chicago while a toronado warning is blaring through the speakers of the building. Oh, BTW the building is full of windows. At least we will have a nice view. Now flash flood warning. Nice! Having a couple beers with Jen for my Bday. Does Jeremy Barry approve of my past beer consumption list? Calling you out brother!
Who can guess what this is? Pizza for lunch in Chicago. Pizza for lunch in Chicago. All you can eat sushi at Yama Sushi; very good. $20 per person.
All you can eat sushi at Yama Sushi; very good. $20 per person. All you can eat sushi at Yama Sushi; very good. $20 per person. All you can eat sushi at Yama Sushi; very good. $20 per person. All you can eat sushi at Yama Sushi; very good. $20 per person.
All you can eat sushi at Yama Sushi; very good. $20 per person. All you can eat sushi at Yama Sushi; very good. $20 per person. Alize at the Palms : Potato Soup with Shrimp (cold), Fois Gras with Duck Confit, Seared Ahi Tuna with Beans and Cabbage, Veal Tenderlion with Sweet Breads and Morel Mushrooms, and Grand Marnier Souffle. Alize at the Palms : Potato Soup with Shrimp (cold), Fois Gras with Duck Confit, Seared Ahi Tuna with Beans and Cabbage, Veal Tenderlion with Sweet Breads and Morel Mushrooms, and Grand Marnier Souffle.
Alize at the Palms : Potato Soup with Shrimp (cold), Fois Gras with Duck Confit, Seared Ahi Tuna with Beans and Cabbage, Veal Tenderlion with Sweet Breads and Morel Mushrooms, and Grand Marnier Souffle. Alize at the Palms : Potato Soup with Shrimp (cold), Fois Gras with Duck Confit, Seared Ahi Tuna with Beans and Cabbage, Veal Tenderlion with Sweet Breads and Morel Mushrooms, and Grand Marnier Souffle. Alize at the Palms : Potato Soup with Shrimp (cold), Fois Gras with Duck Confit, Seared Ahi Tuna with Beans and Cabbage, Veal Tenderlion with Sweet Breads and Morel Mushrooms, and Grand Marnier Souffle. Ummmmmmmmm.
Kobe Burger and Onion Rings at the BLT Burger (Mirage). Wing Lei at the Wynn : Hot and Sour Soup, Pork Pot Stickers, Lemon Chicken and Hunan Lamb. Wing Lei at the Wynn : Hot and Sour Soup, Pork Pot Stickers, Lemon Chicken and Hunan Lamb. Wing Lei at the Wynn : Hot and Sour Soup, Pork Pot Stickers, Lemon Chicken and Hunan Lamb.
Finished product. A reheat special will be the the fridge for you Jen when you get back from your trip. Not spicy. All natural with fresh spices from the farmers market. Looking good. EH! Chicago dog; ketchup not allowed. Really. They wouldn't give me any for the dog, but got some for the fries. All you can eat spaghetti and meatballs for $9.99. Very good. Not sure I can do another plate. Okay, one more.
Coke please. Nope. Pepsi? Nope. Here's your fountain RC cola beverage. Ummm. Where am I? Got ceviche? Enjoying some chilled Koji Sake from last night's Sushi dinner. Happy 31st Birthday Jen.
Jen's making blackened Amber Jack. I just finished making my hot and sour Thai soup as the ap. Got dessert? Oban on the rocks; literally. Happy 2010. McAlister's chef salad, pot roast potato, and famous sweet tea!
Sushi. Mmmmmmm Having a bear claw and coffee at the Portland airport. Ummm. Wish I was hitting the slopes. Merguez dog and German potato salad in SFO. Having dinner with Jen at Taco Mac. Got beer!
Is enjoying some Taro Root Chinese Holiday Cake with Jen before I head out. Thanks Mei Han for the little cake to celebrate your day after lunar holiday. Victory HopDevil IPA Ale; having some Devil during the Xmas season. Officially on vacation till Dec 27th. Looking forward to seeing the fam in Canada.