A Special Birthday Treat 09-02-14

My friends Carol and Dick Bednar decided we should go out to dinner for my birthday.  After much discussion we settled on Ruth's Chris Restaurant in Anaheim.  I had never eaten at a Ruth's Chris but Dick said I would love it.  He was right.

 

I told him to NOT tell them it was my birthday, but he didn't listen.  And I'm glad.

When we were seated, the waitress came and sprinkled a handful of confetti on the table.

An amazingly festive gesture - one I had never seen before.  It was a little celebration, but a bit of a thrill.  Just for ME?

There were "Happy Birthdays", stars, party hats, and candled cakes.  Cute.

While Carol sipped a perfect old fashioned champagne cocktail she checked the menu and ordered a steak.

Dick enjoyed a glass of champagne and also selected a steak.

While the birthday girl drank water and chose...

...the smoked salmon.  It was fabulous and so filling.

 We each chose a side - grilled tomatoes and steamed broccoli.

 

 But the best choice was the amazing sweet potato casserole.  Don't miss it - delicious.

 We passed on the standard birthday dessert and selected from the menu.  Carol had Ruth's Coffee with liqueurs and whipped cream piled on top, Dick had his favorite Crème Brulee, and I had "Duo Chocolate".  Oh, my Goodness, was it wonderful or what?

 

The little cup on the right is a cold chocolate soufflé topped with a pile of whipped cream.  On the left is a "volcano" cake served warm with a liquid chocolate center and topped with blackberries, raspberries and blueberries.  It is decorated with a vanilla cream sauce and dots of raspberry sauce.  I had to bring half of it home.

On the edge of the plate "Happy Birthday" was freshly written with dark chocolate.

 

What a special evening and wonderful dinner!  Thank you, Carol and Dick. 

We'll have to do it again next year! 

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