We were invited with two couples from our book club to an amazing dinner and dancing in the Ritz Carlton's ballroom. The music was excellent and quiet enough for conversation before and during dinner but it really ripped during dessert. They got that place hopping. We had fun watching at all the fancy-dressed people dancing as if it was 1984. Or maybe 1964.
Men in tuxedos and women in beautiful dresses with lots of diamonds were on display. So different from the Christmas Party #2. I broke out my new black Calvin Klein dress with my cool black shoes, a dramatic turquoise necklace Betty made for me and lots of silver jewelery along with a turquoise cashmere wrap. Michael looked handsome in a Christmas tie and muted green sport coat and slacks.
We loved being at both weekend parties.
The food? It began with free punch, egg nog and champagne. There was also a bar available. Everyone gathered along the foyer enjoying conversations when the doors opened to the beautifully lit and decorated ballroom. There were 215 people present, a band and a very large dance floor. The party is hosted by the Ritz every year to thank the people who live on the golf course next to the hotel. We don't but the book club leader does.
Back to the food. After comments, the buffet was opened. There were twin buffets on either side of the ballroom. It started with beautiful shrimp with all the sauces available, sushi, lobster bisque, several salad, beet salad, curried carrots with watercress and grapes, risotto, potatoes, dressing, the best brussel sprouts, cod with veggies, prime rib and maple smoked turkey and other things I just can't remember. All the sauces and accompaniments were available.
Dessert and coffee was served in the foyer area while people were dancing the night away.
We did really well again with our choices and amount of food we ate. Still, I feel like we ate a lot of rich food this weekend and so looking forward to returning to my regular food routines.
Also this weekend, I wrapped all the presents ready to be ship this morning before I buy the week's groceries after I go to rehab. Busy day ahead.
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