We didn’t have any cake or ice cream to celebrate my birthday today, but we did have quite an amazing dinner at Rover’s in Seattle. This is a once-a-year experience for Ponzi and myself, although we may make an exception to that rule when my parents visit in a few weeks (for Gnomedex, as they are as much a part of the conference as I am). Anyway, here’s a few of the things we had tonight in the Rover’s tasting menu. It was amazing, as always.

• Ahi Tuna Tartare with Cucumber Salad and White Sturgeon Caviar
• Dungeness Crab Cake with Roasted Pepper, Greens and Lemon–Oregano Dressing
• Maine Lobster with Quinoa and Shellfish Nage
• Oregon Quail with Roasted Baby Beet, Wild Boar Prosciutto and Sage Reduction
• Copper River Salmon with Fava Bean, Smoked Bacon and Red Wine Sauce
• Lamb Medallion with Grilled Onion, Zucchini and Black Peppercorn Sauce
• Scrambled Egg with Lime Crème Fraîche and White Sturgeon Caviar

We also had a small plate of fois gras, though the more I learn about it, the more I want to become a vegetarian (politically speaking).

• What is a Tasting Menu?