It just so happens that my Birthday is tomorrow. And I am one for celebrating. Especially when it falls on a weekend.
Since my passions are Travel, France and Italy – and there is no chance of traveling (yes, I did just come back from Rome) you can bet there will be something France or Italy related in the mix.
Some may call it predictable- I call it quintessentially me.
The Italian part of the weekend will be dinner with friends this evening at my favorite Italian Osteria of all time. Mercato. You can read my review here. This is the real deal folks. About as authentic a place in my area that you will get. Convivial atmosphere, homemade pasta and dessets, imported Italian wines. The chef/owner is from Rome. It'll be like I never left Rome.
The French part of the weekend involves more food. {I see a pattern here} A dinner with the psuedo-hubs at my favorite French bistro in the area- Le Canard Enchainé. And what a surprise- did a review of that one too. Their duck confit, cassoulet and tarte tatin rival the best Parisian haunts.
I hope you'll be enjoying your weekend as much as I know I will!
So, tell me. What are YOUR favorite things to do on your birthday?