Sunday, February 17, 2013

LA TORRE WITH ALBERTO


Italy Journal
Saturday, February 16, 2013

DINNER AT LA TORRE WITH ALBERTO, MARLENE AND LEE-ANNE


We were very pleased to hear from Alberto that he wanted us to join him, Lee-Anne and another friend Marlene for dinner, and Osteria de La Torre was at its finest tonight. We know Lee-Anne, who is a student in Peter’s cohort, and Marlene is also a student at the University but volunteers some time at the Slow Food office. It was nice to get to see Lee-Anne and get to know Marlene.

We all enjoyed watching Lee-Anne try to get the meat out of the boiled snails. Finally, our waiter Gabrielle came over and gave her a quick inservice…and a device that would help her hold the shell while she dug out the meat with her fork. She must have gotten a little bored with that, because she ended up playing with some of the shells as if they were earrings and eyeballs (see photos). It was definitely entertaining for all of us.

I was glad to get a chance to go with Peter to La Torre. I have been several times, but he hasn’t been able to go with me very often. It was a very nice outing. As usual, Alberto, you have designed a delicious meal and a lovely evening for all of us. Thank you!

Colleen

No comments:

Post a Comment