Belated Birthday Dinner

Whilst Cafe Drake was eating our way across the western expanse of coastal Canada, great friend and comrade Thordis Adalsteinsdottir celebrated her (insert your best guess at a number here) birthday. Missing the original festivities we finally feted her with dinner this weekend, and photos from the evening are seen above. The Japanese themed menu can be found below (is Japanese the new Indian at Cafe Drake?). Although she was the guest of honor, Thordis showed up with a bottle of fine rose champagne, as authentic and glamorous as herself, and like Ms. Adlasteinsdottir, a vintage ripe and only improved with age.


Sake Sloe Gin Martinis
Rice Crackers

Roasted Yams in Sesame-Tahini Dressing

Pressed, Osaka-Style Salmon Sushi
Bitter Greens in Vinegarette

Tabletop "Personal Sukiakis" of Dried Tofu, Shitake Mushrooms, Japanese Hot Peppers & Seaweed

Coffee - Brandy