Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's 40

While the French were celebrating Bastille Day, Jon and I celebrated his 40th birthday with dinner at Eastland Cafe. We'd been there for happy hour - they have fantastic specials - but had yet to try their dinner menu. We were not disappointed. We each started off with a martini, though Jon followed that up with a beer as to avoid any perceptions of impropriety with regard to his manliness.

I'd like to say we were being sweet and lovey, but actually we were having a thumb war. Jon cheated, of course.

I enjoyed seared cold water trout with crawfish tails and cajun butter sauce. Yum.

Jon said his ribeye, which was covered in lovely garlic shavings, was one the best steaks he's ever had and cooked to perfection...

...As evidenced by this shot of an empty plate and full belly!