Just back from a lovely anniversary dinner. Italian, of course, because I'm a big gavone. Mulino's in Fairfield. It's the same place (albeit a different restaurant now) that we went to on our first date. It used to be Larry's Diner - a retro kind of place with an old diner car which is now an extension of the main dining room. Now it's an upscale Italian ristorante. Three words: Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Everything was amazing, especially the imported parmesan cheese. And the merlot. And the fettucini with shrimp and scallops in a lobster sauce. I almost went for the ostrich, but feathers tend to tickle my throat and take away from the oaky taste of the wine. I am too tired and fuzzy-headed to recall everything I ate - but I highly recommend the place. Besides, I'm a lousy critic - I love food -- all kinds -- so everything, IMO, is good. (Except, of course, fast food, which is crap.) The staff could not have been more attentive and professional. Makes for a nice romantic evening. Especially when one comes home, undresses ... and begins sanding the spackle mess made the night before so one can continue painting new doors and trim.
Ahhh romance.