Belated Birthday Diner pictures:
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We started with a cocktail each. He had a Cloud 9 Cosmo, which involves Absolut Mandarin, Cointreau, Blue Island Schnapps, sour mix, and some Sprite. It's the first Cosmo I've ever seen that is blue! I was more predictable, having a Maker's Mark Manhattan.
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For my appetizer, I had the Tempura Lobster Tails, with a sweet chili sauce and chipotle mayo for dipping.
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Der Brucer had Pan Roasted Clams and Andouille Sausage, with a white wine broth and garlic toasts.
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For his entree, der B dined on the Baked Halibut with a panko/horseradish crust and topped with a bit of lobster. (and a nice Thai sauce to boot)
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For myself, I had a marvelous Rib Eye (medium-rare) with Bourbon Shrimp.
We skipped dessert - the new selections were uneventful.
der Brucer