In 2010 I ... said Farewell to a Friend (Round 2)

One night of celebration isn't enough for George. And frankly, in this instance I completely agreed. A move on the horizon and a birthday this past Sunday deserved a total weekend throwdown.

An evening at new bar Subo was the Saturday follow-up to Friday's dinner, and it was the perfect spot for George's posse to have the run of the bar. (Plus this place had great late-night drink and food specials. Love that.)


The only bad part about the whole weekend is that it brought us two days closer to seeing George cross state lines.

In 2010 I ... said Farewell to a Friend (Round 1)

A very unfortunate thing is happening. One-fifth of the dinner club, and a quite lovely friend, is moving. To Michigan. Needless to say, George will be sorely missed. But his leaving was also an ideal excuse for a weekend-long celebration. Great friends, food and wine launched the festivities on Friday night as Morgan & Erin hosted an amazing Spanish-style dinner party.

Stuffed peppers, tomato tuna cups, paella, braised pork with garlicky spinach (ooh, and pine nuts!) and chocolate cake with ice cream ... ole!

As usual, Morgan and Erin's culinary superiority put my professional microwaving to shame. It pays to have friends with food skillz.

Wine, wine, wine and countless laughs later, the night wrapped with too many rounds of Rock Band and Diana in the dog bed. A perfect segue to Farewell Round 2.