Dining South...Meeting West

Recently, I was out for a birthday celebration with my closest girlfriends; Eibur, Lisa, Wendy and Kim.  It's a tradition that we have--but have not fastidiously kept (we're working on that). We celebrate by going out to dinner.  We pick a good restaurant, and eat, drink, laugh and talk the night away.  It's really a special thing that we have because we've been friends for a long time.

Actually, we were celebrating two birthdays, and because of my schedule, the group split, with three going to a place on the Gold Coast first.  We later decided to meet at The Promontory in Hyde Park.  I like The Promontory. The environment is hip and the decor, sleek and stylishly. The menu is a step beyond the ordinary, and includes a variety of offerings made with hearth roasted game.

While Wendy and I waited for the others to arrive, I was looking around the room and noticed Dr. Cornell West sitting with a small group.   For the few who may be unfamiliar with Dr. West, he is a