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Do you remember this fabulous event from last year? (Post) I gushed all through it because I had such a great time. In fact, I was immediately in countdown mode till the next one!
Here’s Savor the Avenue 2012. Me and about 999 other people feasting and drinking at one 1200+ foot table in the middle of the avenue. Total merriment … as far as the eye can see!
My group (8 people) chose Vic + Angelo’s, a popular Italian restaurant, which I reviewed in 2008. Wow, have I really been blogging that long? And they didn’t disappoint … well, except for the centerpiece. It may look nice in this photo but, believe me, the plastic fruit basket just didn’t compare to what other restaurants did! Tsk, tsk.
But, the food and service were great so bravo on that end!
Let the festivities begin. 
I missed the first drink (well not actually the first, but the ‘official’ toast) taking a photo, but CKK captured this one. Thanks, cuz.
First Course: Walnut Gorgonzola Stuffed and Proscuitto Wrapped Fresh Figs with Allspice Honey
Second: Tomato, Breaded Zucchini, Burrata Mozzarella, Balsamic Reduction
Entrees were choice of Crab-Stuffed Cappellacci in Tomato-Cream Sauce with Jumbo Lump Crab or
Gorgonzola Crusted Filet Mignon + Lobster on Squash in Brown Butter Sage + Pine Nuts . Of course we shared!
As you can see by the glasses on the table, there were frequent pourings (a welcome pear brandy mojito, 4 wine pairings and multiple refills).
Dessert: Creme Brulee Trio (vanilla, pistachio and triple berry)
A few random scenes up and down Atlantic Avenue — as I officially begin the countdown to Savor the Avenue 2013! 
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Don’t you just love blogging? You get to relive a good meal, a wonderful event, or a successful trip over and over again. You’re there in the moment, then again multiple times as you work on your photographs, craft your post, create your words and share your experience via blogging.
Lastly, this is my first attempt (don’t judge me please) at de-saturating and isolating color on an image via Lightroom, thanks to Laura Shoe and a great 3-day CreativeLive webinar.
19 Comments
love the pics! ooh all fancy with your de-saturating and isolating color you know I’m as “green” as our tablecloth was! hahaha!
South Florida Food and Wine recently posted..Savor the Avenue, Delray Beach
Funny gal!
Yes I do remember this event very well Joan. I wish I could put a bug in the ear of city council or the local restaurants here in the valley. What an event that would be! Close off Bernard Avenue or right down on the beach!
Do it! Plant that bug! Or come to FL next year.
It was great fun especially because we were with friends. Looking forward to next year already.
Patricia Durr recently posted..A Frosted Taralli, Charmel are an Easter Specialty
What a great way to reclaim the streets from cars back to people! And what a wonderful event. I wish we had something like that in D.F.
Ben recently posted..Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Beans, Chicken and Figs
Love your sentiment “reclaim the streets from cars back to people!”
I just love this event, I remember your other post well. Chicago needs to do something like this!The food and tables look awesome, I’m stealing that burrata, tomato and breaded zucchini, oh yes!
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I am glad you shared this. What an amazing event and yes, I would also wait for next year with excitement. Everything looks great.
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I would love to attend an event like this. I can only hope we can get something like this here. It looks like so much fun and what good looking food.
I remember well the event you showed us last year–it looked like such fun. And this year’s event looks equally exciting. Love the pics, love the food, love the “pours” , and I love the sheer fun of the last photo!
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Aside from the plastic fruits..baby what a spead…promise next year….
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What an amazing event! The pear brandy mojito sounds so good and the food looks amazing!
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I’m jealous!
What a cool event. The food looked fantastic. I think your photographing skills are awesome. Your photos always stand out.
Be well
I do remember. I was jealous then and I am more jealous now. GREG
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DID I say GREG? I meant Great – seeing GREG’s comment earlier I must have Greg on my brain…lol…
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ha ha, I was wondering what you meant. Deleted first comment.
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