The #thirdee celebration continued into the evening. After a rest and quick change following an afternoon of sunshine and rose, the Frans (plus a few others) headed to Catch in the Meatpacking District for dinner. Catch is a contemporary American seafood restaurant who's chef, Hung Huynh, won season 3 of Top Chef. Most dishes are meant to be shared family style, which made it just right for my birthday dinner.
Mer pre-ordered, so the menu was set, and I waited in excitement as each dish arrived. We sat out on their newly opened rooftop, which was incredible but slightly chilly as the sun set. I was grateful when they switched on the heat lamps.
(Photo c/o emmgrp.com)
Feeling adventurous, I started with a cocktail. They have a delicious cocktail menu, right up my alley, but I ended up choosing the Pink Sangria - Rose, Hennessey, Apricot & Peach. This is the Seraphina - Ginger infused Bombay Sapphire Gin, Watermelon Juice, Lemon & Agave.
Michael and Lindsey (love them) treated the table to a bottle of bubbly in honor of my birthday. What a delicious gift!
First out were the Parmesan-Truffle Fries. Truffle...cheese...french fries? I died and went to heaven.
We were treated to a couple sushi rolls next. First, is the Hellfire Roll - Spicy Tuna two-ways, pear and balsamic. Second, the Catch Roll - Crab, Salmon and Miso-Honey.
These little bites are the Crunchy Rice Cakes - Tuna Tartare over a rice cake.
This was a show stopper - Macaroni & Lobster Cream.
Finally, the Sake Chicken Lettuce "Cups" - Marinated Chicken, Hoison and Crispy Sweet Potato.
A girl never forgets her first pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. Elegance. Red Bottoms. Luxury.
After contemplating my wish, I blew out the candle, my heart overflowing with gratitude and joy. I had an overwhelming sense of love in my heart and I don't for a second take for granted this beautiful life I get to live.
You could say I was the "lady in red". Gosh my Frans are gorgeous.
xoxoxoxo
