Moti Mahal, NYC

We surprised my Dad for his 80th birthday last spring in NYC! He had always wanted to go to dinner at Moti Mahal, as he had only been there for a lunchtime brunch spread and said it was fabulous! He was spot on!

Cheers Dad! We sucessfully pulled off surprising you at Susan's apartment!

 This is Dad with me on the right and my sister on the left.

 Always a gentleman, my father insists that women walk on the inside of the sidewalk, and always puts an arm around them especially when sharing an umbrella.

These appetizers were amazing! Tiny tasty poories atop faux cocktails of the usual papadum accompaniments.  There was a coriander cocktail, a tamarind cocktail, and even one that was a red spicy onion taste. So insanely creative!

 One of the many beautiful meals that adorned our table that night.

And of course, a piece of birthday cake to wrap up an amazing meal.

Happy 80th Birthday Dad!

Artisanal Bistro NYC

I can check this one off my bucket list! Sadly Frond was not there to enjoy this. I did however bring Pickle along to see my sister and Dad. This was the morning after we celebrated his 80th birthday by surprising him for an Indian dinner in Manhattan. 

Artisanal is not to be missed. It is expensive but it is worth the visit. We shared a group meal of fondues for the whole table. It was yummy and a memorable day.

Cafe Sopresso

My eldest child is a senior at MSSM, 6 hours north in Limestone, Maine. we have been fortunate to have a "host family" during the three years he has been there. Laurie live in Presque Isle, houses us every time we travel up to MSSM, and graciously allows us to store items such as his fridge and printer over the summer. 

As a thank you to Laurie, we took her family out to the nicest restaurant in town. Cafe Sopresso was a treat!

The kids cocktail were yummy hot chocolates while the adults had their own yummy treat!

 

Pickle chose the hot artichoke dip with chips and of course and orange soda!
 

Shane had a shrimp cocktail and the Thai Basil soup!

To my surprise, Baby ordered the pork tenderloin with a blueberry sauce! When did he go and grow up on me!?

 Strangely enough the other pictures are missing! I had a wonderful Thai Curry with rice.