Night Out

So a visit from daughter and son-in-law, for the past several days. First time since the wedding in September, and good to see them--even though we've learned that her next Navy post will not be in Tennessee as scheduled--her job there is now being outsourced and civilianized--but in Japan. Pat's now retired from the Navy, and so will be free to accompany her. He made a terrific curry on Monday night; last night, we all went to Dragonfly Neo V, our favorite gourmet vegan restaurant, and, as usual, had a meal to dream about. For appetizers, Kat, Pat, and Ann all had the three seaweed soup; I had oyster mushrooms rockefeller, served on a slice of raw beet. Ann then had a portobello tart; Pat the smoked tofu; I had delicate Japanese mushrooms over tomato risotto, and Kat a dish that she loved, and that I don't remember. All mixtures of exquisite tastes. And started with little tastings of shaved beets topped with fresh flower blossoms and a lentil pate. Not to mention the sour dough baquette with white bean purree. No room for dessert! And sorry not to have photos of the stylish new flatware and china service. More about the restaurant at www.dragonflyneov.com --highest recommendation!