Today is Em's birthday. Em was actually born in December, but has celebrated her birthday in April for a number of years. The story about why is somewhat involved and I don't really feel the need to tell it again. If you're interested in why, best to hear the story directly from Em anyway.

Happy birthday, love. Hope you're sleeping in still.

Em and I went to Tabla with my folks last night for dinner. If you get a chance, get on their website and take a look at the menu. It's awesome. By far, the best deal is the Prix Fixe menu, which allows you to select three items for $24. Here's what we got:

Course One
- Ahi Tuna Carpaccio with a small arugula salad. (Me)
- Radicchio salad: arugula, endive, blue poppy seed dressing, honey, humbolt fog cheese, pear (Em)
- Steamer Clams: italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, white wine, garlic toast (Step Dad)
- Butter Lettuce Salad: creamy lemon vinaigrette, toasted bread crumbs, grana padano (Mom)
I don't recall what Dad got.

Course Two
- Cappelletti: fresh mozzarella, mint lled pasta, pepperonata (Em)
- Rabbit Ragu Pappardelle: house made pasta, braised rabbit, white wine, porcini mushrooms, tomatoes (Dad and Me)
- Tabla Ravioli: house made, chard, ricotta, poached egg, poppy seed butter (Step Dad)
Mom got another order of the Steamer Clams for the rest of us to share.

Course Three
- Duck Confit (Em)
- Boar Shoulder (Me)
Everyone else had steak.

It was freaking awesome. AWESOME.