I think this is the dinner I was at, as the guest of Michael Totten, who convened it. I’m pretty sure it’s the same dinner because I recognize the vegan bandana wearer, who can out himself if he chooses. If I’m wrong, Nancy, I apologize.
Am I Rumple? As I remember it was raining that day, although it may have stopped by the time I got there. I got there late (via taxi) because Michael was supposed to give me a ride, but he was totally immobilized in traffic because of bridges going up and down due to Fleet Week. He was even later. Perhaps we were Rumpled and not paying proper attention to the menu and the hallowed procedures because of these unexpected delays.
As I remember, most of us were enjoying the conversation, and consulting the menu intermittantly because we were there to enjoy each other’s company, and we aren’t Foodies. Sorry.
And I think the other woman you are dissing is a Portland blogger I had met the previous week in NYC, who I had invited to join us. Since it was Michael’s dinner, and he said okay, I didn’t realize that I had to submit her for your approval. I hope she had a good time anyway, and I’m sorry I didn’t arrive early enough to run interference for her.
For the record, I have eaten tapas many times, and I liked the restaurant a lot. I think I did have the oxtail, and I loved all the dishes I had. I passed on the pork in my half-assed way of keeping kosher. I did have a fun cocktail specialty of the house, although I forget the details.
If you like fun cocktails, a huge wine list, and delicious small serving plates, next time you are in NYC may I recommend the Park Blue?
