Hello kids,

Yeah, just had a fantabulous meal (and drink) at Figlio's uptown. Dear Lord, if I ever needed a nice martini, it was tonight. After working 8 hours straight w/no break, it was time.

I had this interesting martini infused with LAVENDER. And then I had the duck pizatta (mini-pizza) with LAVENDER-infused duck, fig compote, arugula, and some sort of mushroom, which I don't remember as being an avoid. But then there was brie. I think it was supposed to be chevre, but somehow I ate brie. Oh well.

In light of the upcoming pride weekend (end of June), just thought I'd make a quick funny while I'm not in the crowd I am a supporter.

Then I had some sort of wild salmon with a bed of "garlicky spinach". I could have died and gone to heaven! Oh, yes, and before that there was this paste in an island in the middle of olive oil. The paste was a white bean/spinach type paste.

No, the martini was not so good for me, but I'm hoping that the Type A in me can find some sort of benefit to the LAVENDER. Ahhhhhh.....

Now, onward and upward, or something (the martini talking) for a nice masaaaaaaahhhhhge.

-eriklus

ps-I have a funny story to tell you but not sure if I should disclose on the web, not because it's illegal or inappropriate, but because it involves three key elements: a date from Speed-dating, Figlio's and garlic. I will let this stew and log on later..........