We had a lovely time. We (Serge and I and Dan) went out for tapas last night and stuffed ourselves full of foie gras, ceviche, steak and tuna tartare, smoked crab and avocado salad and more.This is our favorite style of eating - sharing a dozen appetizers. Since we have all worked in the food biz, we were constantly discussing the merits and the detriments of each item.
I thought it was genius to put hot candied cranberries on the foie gras. We didn't think about how the animal had to suffer to get its liver so big, we just enjoyed it.
I love that photo of the birthday boy. I'm glad you finally ended up having toasting the occasion in style.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stud! (Nice picture - I love the big grin/smile)
ReplyDeleteVery charming!
ReplyDeleteAnd now...a new adventure begins!
I'm glad somebody likes goose livers. The birthday boy looks very happy. He does not look 40, I would say maybe 30. Serge, all your blogging friends wish we were there with you. We would listen to you guys far into the night. That is one hot shirt. (The stud in it isn't bad either.)
ReplyDeleteYum you are making me drool at the mention of steak and tuna tartare. Never thought I'd like raw meat, but I do.
ReplyDeleteSerge looks so cute :-)
yay for tasty celebrations!
ReplyDeleteHappy B day again Serge!?
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys don't have a hang over this morning!?
Where did you guys go?!
That cake looks great.
Glad you guys had fun!?
Screw the food, how was the wine?
ReplyDeleteI love sharing appys too, although I prefer mine cooked. The only raw food I can handle is vegetables. Call me crazy...
ReplyDeleteIn re being a non vegetarian: I have finally decided that it is incumbent upon me to celebrate the animal side of my being.
ReplyDeleteI salve my pangs of discomfort by supporting humane treatment of animals.
Friendly Accusation Time: You get off to displaying your stud muffin to us forlorn singles, don't you?
(Just Kidding).
Thanks for reminding me to enjoy the journey...
What a wonderful picture - you can look at his eyes and see how happy he is!
ReplyDeleteI love that way of eating, too! Happy Bday to Serge!
ReplyDeleteSuch a Contant Happy Smile :)
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday to Serge! I'm glad you guys enjoyed a lovely evening, the food sounds interesting and lovely. He is so damn cute, with his big open smile. I love to share appys too. I think 40 is a nice number, I am not dreading it, but find it interesting to be so close to arriving in a place I mistakenly thought was for "old" people. haha. People seem to age so beautifully nowadays, perspective being everything. Devo
ReplyDeletei love tapas. the problem is there aren't many spanish resturants (or people) here, which is why the few that we have are bloody expensive...
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That is an adorable picture!
ReplyDeleteum, don't you feel kind of guilty for eating Foie gras? (Ive seen the pictures online of how it is made)
Cute photo, and it sounds like a great birthday!
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Happy (very much belated) birthday (from Australia) Serge!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe love eating in exactly the same style. That way, you get to taste everything. :)
That is the cutest picture ever.
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