This was a fantastic weekend, definitely a great precursor to my birthday tomorrow. Today Dan, Rich, Matt and I met up to watch the Mariners shellac the bejeezus out of the Mets and Tom Glavine. It was a beautiful day at the field and I believe the best possible way I could spend my day recovering from Brandon’s Saturday night bachelor party.

BRed’s shindig began at El Gaucho Seattle (Spanish for, “The Gaucho”), where the prices are not for the faint of heart (entrees $40-$50), but neither is the food. My filet mignot was utterly stunning. I don’t say this lightly but it may have been the best steak I’ve ever had. We began the meal with lobster tails cut tableside, gravlax, short ribs, seared ahi, and oysters on the half. Brandon supplied some truly stunning wine- as a group we spared no expense and not a soul regretted it. Thanks everyone.