A Visit from Yolanda

Even though she was busy in town promoting Sony's latest camera offerings, Yolanda found time to pay a visit to Cafe Drake. Seemed like old times as we laughed at the table and recalled days of (well) mis-spent youth in Brooklyn and the East Village, and we're happy to report the years have not dimmed Yolie's sparkling conversation and wit. Joining the dinner party were Octavio and Christine, the latter bringing our lovely dessert, the former an old compadre of both Yolanda and Cafe Drake. Photos above and the menu below serve to document this happy gathering.

Cava and Gingered Pecans

Wilted Salad of Frissee and Pears with Raisin-Walnut Croutons, Green Onions and Aged Goat Cheese

Fresh and Ice Wine-Glazed Smoked Salmon Lasagne
Roasted Acorn Squash with Mint-Parsley Oil

Asian Pear and Persimmon Cobbler with Whipped Cream
Coffee

Portuguese Cream Sherry