HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012

Last night for New Year's Eve, we made reservations for dinner at our favorite restaurant, Cafe Firenze. Antonio and Chef Gerardo put together a fantasic 6 course menu. The staff was busy all day long making preparations for this big night. They had about 65 reservations. Antonio ordered a white tent that he put in front of the restaurant so he would have extra seating. It was a good thing Antonio had the tent because it rained for about over an hour. We actually had a thunderstorm including lightning. No one really cared because we really needed the rain. Table cloths, white napkins and wine glasses adorned the tables. Everything looked wonderful. Here are a few photos from last evening: https://picasaweb.google.com/113657035663785110260/NewYearSEve12312011AtCafeFirenze?authkey=Gv1sRgCNnNs6DT4oebfA# Here is what was on the menu: 1st Amuse Bouche: Foie Gras Mousse on Brioche toast and Vin Santo wine reduction 2nd Choice of: Black truffle risotto Lobster ravioli, vanilla bean beurre blanc Kobe beef bruschetta 3rd Choice of: New England style clam chowder, or Organic beet carpaccio with toasted garlic goat cheese aioli 4rd Intermezzo Tangerine smoothie 5th Choice of: Roasted Black Grouper, pumpkin risotto Duck Breast, wild rice, raspberry and hibiscus flower demi glace Lamb Chops, pomegranate glaze Wild boar and porcini mushroom ragout, homemade Pappardelle pasta 6th Choice of: Baby banana bread pudding Tiramisu, Don Julio tequila cream sauce We finished our dinner around 8:45 p.m. The next seating was at 9:00 p.m.; however, those guests arrived early and the restaurant was packed. We want to thank Antonio, Chef, and the staff for a very enjoyable evening. Our "hats off to you" and we hope you have a wonderful 2012. After dinner, we took a casual stroll home. Got to bed early, reminisced about 2011 (we certainly had a lot that happened in 2011) and just enjoyed being together. We totally missed ringing in the new year and the fireworks. Well, there is always next year. From our home to your home...Happy New Year!