GREGG'S 70TH BIRTHDAY

Gregg joked this morning that he is now the Village Elder.  Happy Birthday My Love!

It is 5.04 p.m. and starting out late, as is our way these days, we drove over to Tysons at about two o'clock.  It's a bit of a drive but always worth it, especially today.  Lovely time, starting off with a meal at Seasons 52.  We had a very nice waiter and the food was excellent. (This is our second time here. First was with our son and Gregg's sister when she was in town and wanted to do some shopping afterwards.  The mall here is very popular and the restaurant is inside the mall.) 

Gregg ordered the scallops and I the rainbow trout.  Menu here.  I like the fact that they have the calories for each meal.   Wasn't paying much attention to them for this special meal, but thankfully everything we ordered was reasonable.

We shared an appetizer, the Shrimp Scampi Skillet which I forgot to take a photo of.  It was on what they called bomba rice, which was different and very tasty.  

Gregg's Caramelized Sea Scallops that came on a narrow plate, accompanied with rice and asparagus.

My order of Wood-Grilled, Boneless Rainbow Trout with crushed potatoes, heritage carrots, and a grilled lemon.

My other personality took over (my non-introverted side) and I told the waiter it was Gregg's 70th birthday.  He was very sweet and offered him a complimentary glass of champagne.  Gregg declined but then was offered a complimentary dessert, which he accepted. 

We were to choose one each of these pretty concoctions served in small glass containers, which was the right size for us.  None of the portions were over the top, just the right amount.   We probably wouldn't have eaten a desert otherwise.   Gregg's choice was a key lime pie concoction (neglected to take a photo) and mine......

 was flavored with chocolate and espresso. 

Their coffee was very good and you can see I am enjoying it.

 During his meal Gregg was happy to receive several Happy Birthday messages.  He returned calls after we were out of the restaurant but sent texts telling everyone he was enjoying his birthday meal.  He is answering one to our son here.

Back home and Gregg is watching his basketball game.  It has been a great day.  On Monday evening we celebrate again with our son and daughter-in-law.