It was a snowy Tuesday evening, January 28th, in Royal Oak. Dinner was wonderful at D’Amato’s (222 South Sherman) – Patrick’s Ahi was very lightly seared, to Mark’s delight (long story). I (Jeremy) had one of the best NY Strips ever, but it seems as though my Cab was no match for Barry’s Zin! Afterward, we made our way through the adjoining doorway to the Goodnight Gracies Bar next door for post din-din smoking festivities. Some rather interesting people showed up through the course of the night: the voice-less woman who tried to have some of Barry’s drink (not in a good way); and Todd, who revealed insights into the “other side” of Patrick. Mark the photographer has delivered the pics below! Officially in attendance that day were Barry, Patrick, Mark, Jeremy, Todd, and The Voiceless Woman.
Barry, just plain relaxing.
Barry and Jeremy, eating some damned fine dead cow.
Todd, Patrick, Jeremy, and Barry, posing like Steely Dan after a show (but check out the ghostly face to the left edge of the picture!).
Barry and Jeremy in a manly toast.
Barry and Jeremy in a not-at-all-manly toast.
Barry, Jeremy (eating as usual), and Patrick. Where the heck is Mark??
Ah, here he is… Jeremy and Mark.
Here’s Jeremy being – and this is Mark’s word – pensive.
Mark, toasting. You just never get enough pictures of the person who brought the camera. Thanks, Mark!
Patrick and a “mystery hand”, although I think it’s Jeremy’s.
A special treat – a WAV file from the evening. Mark’s instruction, Jeremy’s “Salud!”, and Patrick’s infectious laughter.