July 14, 2008

Dinner



Celebrating Phil Davenport's birthday, Sue did one of her legendary dinner parties: (pictures: Barney with Robert Grenier's shoes; + Phil Davenport & Robert)

Tonight Sue created:
  • Roast spiced butternut squash soup + Prosecco
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto + a Rosé (that Phil brought)
  • Roast rosemary and garlic leg of Lamb with fondant potatos and parmiagiana + Greek Nemea (red Agiorgitiko grape) + a Merlot
  • A trio of Lemon Desserts with Kir Royale

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