Take one lovely January evening, compliments of Mother Nature and add mellow Caribbean music performed by the reggae band Urban Dread at Zin Bistro Americana in Westlake Village. To this have a charming server bring you a tantalizing beverage such as the “Drink of the Night,” the Mango Mojito.
Enjoy the starry night and lakeside viewing while warmed by the glowing fire pit. Or, as an alternative, chose between the lively bar crowd and a cozy indoor table. Take your time and savor the menu selections before deciding on your entree. (I chose the piping hot lobster and crab pot pie, complete golden crust and savory seafood aroma!) Though content and satisfied, ponder the dessert menu. Avoid the temptation; but at the last possible second, cave and order the flaming “Bananas Foster." (I did!) Watch carefully as the skilled table captain swirls the butter and brown sugar before igniting the liqueur. Marvel at the beauty of the melting vanilla bean ice cream integrating with the fragrant bananas. Top the evening off with a soothing beverage. Leave happy knowing that not only did you enjoy a memorable evening, you also helped raise over $5,000 for the American Red Cross for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Enjoy the starry night and lakeside viewing while warmed by the glowing fire pit. Or, as an alternative, chose between the lively bar crowd and a cozy indoor table. Take your time and savor the menu selections before deciding on your entree. (I chose the piping hot lobster and crab pot pie, complete golden crust and savory seafood aroma!) Though content and satisfied, ponder the dessert menu. Avoid the temptation; but at the last possible second, cave and order the flaming “Bananas Foster." (I did!) Watch carefully as the skilled table captain swirls the butter and brown sugar before igniting the liqueur. Marvel at the beauty of the melting vanilla bean ice cream integrating with the fragrant bananas. Top the evening off with a soothing beverage. Leave happy knowing that not only did you enjoy a memorable evening, you also helped raise over $5,000 for the American Red Cross for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Urban Dread, performing at Zin
This recipe of both fun and caring, was prepared on Thursday, January 28 at the Zin Bistro Americana Restaurant Haiti Relief Fundraiser was a definite success.
Zin Bistro Americana, 32131 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (818) 865-0095.
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