Jeff's First Father's Day

Now most of the posts recently have been about me and the babies. Much to our delight this one is entirely devoted to Jeff. My husband soon to be father of triplets!

Nothing says Father's day like lots of MEAT! So Jeff and i packed a bag and headed downtown Detroit to celebrate. We checked into the Detroit Renaissance Center to check in. Just as it turns out all of the UAW workers were checking in for their convention to name a new head... wonderful.

We got dressed and headed out to Roast - Iron Chef - Michael Symon's new restaurant in the Cadillac Westin Hotel. His entire menu is focused on meat other than some mainstays they are constant changing the types of meat they are cooking based on the chef's menu and the seasons.

The restaurant was very modern with a slight warm twist of wood accents. The serving table in the middle of the dinning room like Charlie Trotters. Not to mention the view into the kitchen and the giant spit roasting a lamb while we were there.

Much to Jeff's delight, they had an extensive beer menu, with small Trappist producers from all over, it reminded me of the Belgium Trappist beers he had in New Zealand, he got to sample several of those and one of their signature rye whiskey cocktails... Now Mr. bartender just has to learn to make it at home. We started with a Bone Marrow appetizer which i had not had. Much to my dismay the menu was filled with items that were on my banned list. So we agreed to return after my food restrictions have been lifted. Now while Jeff had had the Marrow before it was my first. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste even with the slightly gelatinous texture.

Second course, Jeff ordered the crab chowder soup. This was by far the best crab corn chowder i had ever had. It was so fresh and tasty.

Next up the porterhouse for 2... it should have said for 4. But lucky for us we were eating for 5! The rosemary fries were awesome and i highly recommend. As for dessert - well we sampled the chocolate cake, Guinness ice cream and the Butterscotch Creme Brulee, my favorite., although the ice cream was a close second and Jeff's favorite... the chocolate cake while good, not worth it.

After all this engorgement it was all we could do to get back to the hotel and fall asleep. A great way to spend some time together. It almost felt like we were back in the city having a night on the town. I even got to wear heels! it was great to spoil Jeff after he has done so much for me and the babies these past few months. With tons more to come.

Nothing says happy father's day like lots of meat and Beer!

Happy 1st Father's day Jeff!