We've always celebrated birthdays by going out to dinner. The birthday person gets to pick the restaurant. The Eldest decided she wanted to go to The UxLocale for her dinner. Good choice as the restaurant is our go-to place for special occasions.
On the way in, I got to say hello to Elaine, the owner and chef. Elaine used to work at the Worcester Art Museum where I teach. We had a nice time catching up and then a fabulous dinner.
I ordered a change of pace dish for me. Usually, macaroni (pasta) has to be in gravy (tomato sauce). I ordered a fettuccini and zucchini dish in a butter sauce. Delicious and look at the pretty dish my dinner was served on. I also had a glass of Prosecco. So festive.
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Happy birthday to the Eldest. It sounds like a thoroughly enjoyable celebration.
ReplyDeleteWe had a wonderful day with her
DeleteWhat a great choice for a birthday dinner. It's always a treat to go to a place where you know the owner. That pasta dish sounds amazing, sometimes a change is just what you need, and the plate is beautiful. A glass of Prosecco is the perfect way to celebrate.
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Elaine's fare is delicious and beautifully plated even if the china isn't fancy
DeleteI love how you call tomato sauce gravy. And that looks like a very tasty dinner. Yum. Happy birthday to your eldest too. It's kind of scary how quickly it seems the kids have grown up. Were they just little ones?
ReplyDeleteScary to think of the kids approaching middle age. Tomato sauce was called gravy in my Italian household. Technically, it's gravy if it's made with meat. Ma would toss in meatballs and sausage, but we called any tomato based sauce for macaroni, gravy
DeleteLooks delish! Happy B'day Eldest! 🎂
ReplyDeleteIt was soooo good and I didn't have to cook! Win, win!
DeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY to your Eldest. The dinner looks scrumptious!!
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Elaine always serves good food.
DeleteHappy birthday to your oldest! Your dinner looks delicious! Am bad about trying something new! I find what I like and order it every time! Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteUsually I'm the same way, but that night I just wanted something different
DeleteHappy Birthday to your eldest! The dinner looks divine!
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DeleteMany happy birthday wishes to your eldest.
ReplyDeleteSounds a great celebration.
All the best Jan
Thanks, Jan
DeleteHappy birthday Eldest! Prosecco is the drink of choice for a celebration for sure. And the fettuccini with courgettes looks delicious. I haven't made that for s long time. Thanks for the idea.
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You're welcome. I'm waiting for eggplant/aubergine from the garden so I can try the fried eggplant with molasses dipping sauce recipe
DeleteYou sure got me hungry and such a nice story with Elaine. And a belated Happy Birthday, of course.
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