With a touch of Grace

Happy birthday to me! For my recent birthday celebration I was lucky enough to have been treated to the most divine dining experience I have had well.....ever. 

On October 31st (a few days before my actual birthday) my love took me to Grace for a dinner unlike any dinner I have had, and I have had a few show stoppers but this one hit all the right notes. From the sanctuary like lounge sure to make even the most stressed of us take a deep breathe of calm to the dazzling bathrooms that will make you come up with reasons to excuse yourself over and over so you can see what is behind the next door, each and every element was as close to perfection as you can get without it being annoying. 

 The evening was what fine dining in this day and age should be - inventive, decadent, approachable yet thought provoking, artistic, playful and most importantly mind-blowing-ly delicious. From the first bite of crab and butter to the last chocolate truffle - perfection. I have caught myself replaying the courses in my head and even asking Tony on multiple occasions "do you remember.....wasn't it amazing". 

Beyond the food, the service made my experience a delight. It was precise and elegant, it took our experience from great to phenomenal. It was real and personal with just the right amount of playfulness and humor. I applaud them and thank all them for making it a night to cherish. 

No pictures to share with all of you, I wanted to just immerse myself in the experience but I will share my signed menu from the evening with you all, it is going to make a great memory to reside in my kitchen for the ages and remind me to put just a little more thought (and grace) into each meal I make. 

Thank you Curtis Duffy and your entire team - you blew my mind and I can't wait to return and I would be remiss to not thank the love of my life for the treating me to this experience.