Happy Holiday Weekend To All

Cafe Drake has lately eschewed turkey kitchen duty these past few November holidays in favor of being a seated guest at the annual fall feast. Thanksgiving 2011 was a real banner day thanks to hostess Elfe C. and family, grazing as we did for hours through a groaning buffet table and plentifully stocked bar. Not to mention the best, most succulent and well seasoned turkey we've tasted in many a (harvest) moon!

In this instance too mank cooks did definitely NOT spoil the sauce, or gravy.

Sharon's rich and delightful appetizer of baked brie and bourbon pecan glaze.

Our extraordinary hostess Elfe C.!!

Moments of Grandeur (with Jen L.): Elfe's Swank Lobby

Only part of the feast . . .