Thai Lobster with Melon and Avocado–Cyrus in Healdsburg

Tuna Tartare at the Atlanta Wine Auction

This was such a fun post to put together. Each of the photos I selected has a particular meaning to me, either because of its composition, the presentation of the dish, or the memories it conjures up when I recall where I was and who I was with at the time the picture was taken.

Some people keep diaries; I never have. But I realized my blog and photo album represent a diary of sorts. They are a visual reminder of the companionship and good times associated with dining out. Until my memory fails me I can look at any of my pictures and know who I was with…and believe it or not that’s every bit as important as what I am eating!

Chilaquiles–Port Fonda

Artichoke salad with radicchio, fava beans and herbs–Michael Smith

Pasta with Laughing Bird Shrimp and chorizo at the Michael Smith’s Maison Bleue wine dinner

Mushroom Pizza with Fried Egg at ABC Kitchen in NYC

BBQ Pork Nachos at Coyote Cafe Cantina in Santa Fe

Gazpacho–El Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma

Heirloom Tomato and Pressed Watermelon Salad–Barndiva in Healdsburg