Believe it or not, Andy and I don’t go on that many traditional date nights. We cook for ourselves, get take-out, and often join friends and family for dinner, but a sit-down restaurant for just the two of us is rarer than it should be. On this evening, I made reservations at that 80’s chestnut Indochine, since it was right across the street from Joe’s Pub, where our show was playing later that night. We sat down at a cozy table (once a very inebriated and cranky woman allowed us to slide past her seat) and took our time with our meal, beginning with some cocktails and a delicious dish of grilled eggplant that simply melted in the mouth. With its accents of fresh tomatoes and coriander, it was a treat.
The meal itself was lovely as well – this pungent seafood bouillabaisse was flavored with coconut and curry then given an added jolt of fresh herbs on top. (Most people don’t realize how potent a few leaves of coriander or mint can be – it can make all the difference.)
The best part of date night is getting to try two desserts instead of one. Andy ordered this chocolate mousse, while I opted for a lemon tart. We shared so we could try a bit of each. As Winnie-the-Pooh once remarked with startling wisdom, “It’s so much friendlier with two.â€
Our desserts done, it was time for the main show, and the true purpose of our weekend in New York: an evening with Betty Buckley.
