Fancy Feast

Herself had an opportunity to attend a dinner at one of the local restaurants that touts itself as being one of the "finest culinary experiences in the region."  Ooooo!  She zipped herself into the traditional little black dress, put on her high heels, and off she went. 

It was, indeed, quite FANCY.  The water glasses were filled with water from carefully shaped and colorfully labeled glass bottles.  There were unidentifiable items on the menu.  The special of the evening was bison tenderloin with fois gras ravioli. Portions were either gigantic or miniscule. Every plate was artfully arranged with colorful garnish.  The fleet of waitstaff hovered carefully, performing tasks that included, for example, displaying a large basket of various types of sliced bread and pointing to each with delicate tongs, so that the diners could select their preferred item.  There was a flat screen television on the wall that slowly scrolled through photographs of various Monet and Manet artworks. Ambiance!

The food was tasty, to be sure.  As far as dining experiences go, though, Herself far prefers a homecooked meal consumed at the kitchen table in the company of her loved ones.  Nevertheless, it was pleasant.  And photogenic.  She has provided the below pictures for your entertainment. Enjoy!

First, a seafood appetizer:  Claws and Things!

This is another person's main course. 
Note the festive shredded garnish.

Mary had a little lamb....
Actually, Mary had Giant Honking Lamb Chops.

Cheesy...

Fresh mozzarella and tomato salad,
with mysterious green pickled plant bits.

And the piece de resistance: 
a wee tentacled bit that mysteriously appeared on Herself's bread plate. 
She suspects that another diner at the table placed it there for her. 
It was quite obviously anatomical - suckers and everything.  Oooo!