In our new nornal, and after this much time of doing without our usual workflows, we do have to…read morefind time to celebrate creativelty and safely. Originally, my 50th birthday party was planned for food trucks, lobster bakes and loads fo people in common spaces. COVID-19 changed all that. So we got creative and introspective. I asked myself and research well how I could celebrate, be safe, and not sacrifice a whole lot. So, we came up with the idea of renting an AirBnB and hiring a private chef. We chose Knotty Pine.
From the word "Go," Lyndall was highly reposnisve and overall interested in our project - a dinner for four. Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, in my usualy manner to get into the details, I informed Lyonel what we were looking for - a pescetarian meal where I liked all the foods. We workshopped menu items, and I provided feedback on what I liked and what I didn't. The changes came thorugh quickly and easily.
Chefs Lyndall and Lily - who came with her own camera - so pictures! - handled the whole experience. They even got fussy with me for trying to wash wine glasses. "No! I'll do that!" they insisted. My celebration and joy was what they cared about. When you turn 50, you realize not too many people care about that, so I welcomed the opportunity to relax.
Then there was the food - an expertly crafted and perfectly executed meun or bruchetta, vegetarian sushi, brussells sprouts salad (no bacon for me), pans sauteeed red fish and desset. He made some suggestions, and we are really not big desert people, but we do like pie, so Lydall made that happen. Birthday pies: Key lime and chocolate peanut butter. Amazing all around. Not a thing or flavor out of place. Lyndall and Lily handeled everything. And what nice people.
When I agreed on the menu and pricing, I thought, "Well, if we went to a fancy restatuant and got dinner for 4, we would pay this much," so no brainer. Not only was this a perfect experience, but we are looking and future weekends to rent this house and hire Knotty Pine again. Total 5 start experience. Can't wait to see the picrtures.