Well we decided to take all of our savings from the 40 cent bus rides and low cost boat rides and invest last night in dinner at The Fig Tree on the River Walk. What a grand meal.? For appetizers we ordered three.? Foie gras, tuna tartar, and escargot.? Followed by a couple of mignons.? We had two drinks each and stayed away from the sommelier.? Still, with tip, it was over $200.?
We saw a guy at a table next to us reject 3 bottles of opened wine.? I do not know how people get away with that kind of expensive behavior.? The waiter looked mortified.? They should have been serving him Mogen David blackberry.? I always find Mogen David a safe choice.
There were 6 waiters for about 20 tables in the outdoor garden along the river.? Interestingly, all 6 waiters waited on each table as a team.? I felt it slowed down the overall service, but then again, they were characters and put on a show that was very interesting.? We won't be eating like that for a very long time but we will remember the meal the rest of our lives.?
Priceless.? ?
Today it is off to Rainbow's End, departing in a few minutes.? We will be eating "in" for awhile.? ?
