Valentine's and Good Eats

Last weekend was Valentine's and Clinton and I decided to have dinner on Saturday night (13th) instead of Valentine's Day. We spent the morning and early afternoon shopping in Newmarket, where there are LOTZ of stores to dip in and out of. Clinton and I bought our first "for the rest of our life" piece of furniture there. It is a beautiful rectangular, 2-level mahogany TV stand.

After a full day of shopping, where Clinton and I trooped it home on the BUS with 4 bags, stereo, 2 outdoor beach-type chairs and a glass coffee table, we got dressed up and went out for my surprise v-day dinner. We arrived at Le DeBrett Hotel in CBD (City Business District). We walked up to the 2nd floor where there was a beautiful atrium and a private party happening. To the left was the cute restaurant called The Kitchen. Clinton ordered a nice bottle of SOHO wine and about 35 to 40 minutes later we were served savory plates of steak and lamb. The food was delicious and definitely worth the wait. What's cool is that you can see the chefs cooking your meal from where you sit because the kitchen is open-air and situated on the right hand corner of the restaurant. Clinton claims that this is one of the best places he has found to eat in Auckland because they actually season the food.

After dinner, we went to a small dessert place on Vulcan Lane off of Queen street (picture above) and then to Atrium where we met up with Linda (Bronx friend) and her husband and friends. After a few glasses of wine and champagne we danced into Valentine's day.

Wishing all of you love, peace and inspiration! Hugs, Yadi