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So last night, I was cajoled into going to an appreciation dinner from the bosses at The School. I knew the place was money, but didn't realize just how much so until I was standing outside the parking lot.

If these four fat cats I saw weren't successful investment bankers, then they were at least well-to-do corporate lawyers. You could just tell these guys wore brand name labels that starts with either Hugo or Georgio. They even smelled rich.

I got off my bike, removed my helmet and gloves. Reaching into the trunk, I pulled out my baseball cap and walked into the lobby with the four fine men in front of me. I felt like a pauper at a rich frat boy party. I knew I was in money-land when the host offered to check in my helmet.

I looked at myself, motorcycle jacket in blue jeans, t-shirt and scuffed runners, not exactly the epitome of a well-to-do'er. Then I thought, "Wait a tick. My helmet costs $1200 CAD. Bugger, I brought my good helmet, what else do you want?"

So I sautered in after the host, and I was beginning to get my confidence back, well, that is until I met the "group". There were fifteen of us, and only four weren't managers. Let me tell you, I felt like an intrusion into the elite.

Anyway, after a couple drinks, I calmed down lots, so now I can tell you what I had for dinner.

As an opening drink, I had my favorite: Dry vodka martini, on the rocks with a twist of lemon.

For starters I had fresh raw oysters, which were pretty good. Not Rodney's Oyster good, but fresh nonetheless. I shared two oysters with my table-mates. Sharing food is good. I had some steak tar-tar off someone else. Yummy.

Entree consisted of a Yellow Fin Tuna Steak - rare. It should be noted that the dish is in capital letters. Yes, it was that good, it deserves a title. The sides was rice and vegetables. Nothing special there, but the tuna really made up for it. It even came with a side of wasabi for that Asian fusion kick.

A glass of red wine accompanied the tuna. Not of my choosing, but heck, free booze is free

For dessert (hey, it ain't on my nickel....) I had a generous slice of chocolate truffle mousse cake with Earl Grey Tea. The cake was to die for. Absolutely delicious, and this is from someone who doesn't generally like sweets.

So I also got a watch from the Company, to show that "Hey, you're a nobody, but at least we remember you're a nobody, so here's a watch to remind you that you're a nobody. Good job."

....Dinner would have been at least a bill per person.

posted by losir at 12:14 PM