2010 parade

My friend and I ventured out to the crowded streets of downtown SF to watch the Chinese New Year parade last night. It was a parade viewing first for her and over 15 years since the last time I watched a parade.

A few photos from the parade below:

10 yrs

With nearly 11 years at one company under my belt, I was rewarded with an anniversary dinner last night with the owner of the company along with several other 10+ yr coworkers, at the Ritz Carlton dining room.

Below was our multi-course meal with wine pairings for each. A very pleasant experience.
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BLUE FIN TUNA SASHIMI
wasabi, ryuhi konbu, ponzu gelée, soy sauce

ABALONE
shiitake mushrooms, baby leeks, dashi broth

TURBOT
black truffles, carrot ravioli, black truffle sauce

STONINGTON MAINE SEA SCALLOPS
savoy cabbage, baby green garlic, prosciutto, black truffles

HOT FOIE GRAS
spiced huckleberry compote, brioche, pineapple reduction with longpepper, vanilla salt

CAULIFLOWER RAVIOLI
baby onions, chard, green garlic, black truffles

KOBE BEEF
chanterelle mushrooms, roasted potatoes, sancho pepper reduction