French Laundry - Part Deux
| The Setting | Food preparation | Cocktail hour | The Kids | The Casts | Food Platting | The gag gifts |
It all started with an e-mail invitation from Tuan Ngo.
On Sat Apr 22nd, the two Tuan's (Ngo & Vu) will be hosting the not-so-much anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed "French Laundry, Episode One". Thomas Keller has turned down this production over differences in artistic direction and compensation (he didn’t go for the "buy one get one free!").
"Life is indeed too short. All we can do is surround ourselves with good people and enjoy what life has to offer. So for this night anyway, leave your worries at the door, let's Indulge in the guilty pleasures and stir that Animal Passion. So kick off your heels and get out that leopard skin outfit, because we're having an African Safari dinner!!!
All animals are free range, low fat, organic and virile. So come hungry, and when you get home, put the kids to bed . There may not be a full moon out that night, but animal passion will surely be stirring. Grrr… baby…yeah!!"
Renowned Decorator Cindy Vu did a wonderful job creating the African theme that Tuan Vu had envisioned.
The hosts of the evening! Tuan Vu and Tuan Ngo
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Cindy paid a lot of attention to details, the Menu was presented on each plate setting with a personal touch.
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The center piece complete with African potteries and exotic orchids. |
Yes, This is the table for the kids! aren't they the luckiest kids? |
The Wine table
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Setting up the Wine table. The Champagne is chilled and ready to be popped! |
All wines were recommended by Phuc our personal sommelier
2003 Kistler McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay 2004 Rombauer Napa Valley Chardonnay (in the ice bucket) For more details click on the link: Wine list details |
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Kevin Vu lighting up the candles to set up the right mood and atmosphere for a Safari get away...
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Candles are lighted, so let's get this party rolling... |
Table overview
Next...Food Preparation
