STANZA, one of our fave restaurants in SLC, put on a elaborate Pride dinner last Wednesday. Of course, I had to don the gay apparel rainbow Bow Tie o’ the Evening for the event. We had a savory 7-course meal, designed by “our” chef. His name is Paul, and we always call him “our” chef although we have never actually met him—because I know somebody who knows him, and that counts as sort of a personal relationship, as far knowing local stars is concerned. We eat at STANZA often, and I’m sure I’ll meet him one day soon.
STANZA brought in a kickin’ drag show to entertain the crowd as we dined. Suzanne drank a few boozy special occasion cocktails, so I drove us home in her car—which she never lets me drive unless she’s feeling a bit o’ the buzz. To prove to y’all I was sober, I include this photo of my Diet Coke and my meal’s 4th course: guava sorbet, but sans the Grand Marnier liqueur with which it was supposed to be covered. The waiter was happy to oblige me when I asked, “Can you please bring my sorbet without adding the fun ingredient?” The naked sorbet was plenty yummy, but it wasn’t as pretty or booze-riddled as Suzanne’s. 🍹🍸🍷
