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Picasso Update

Despite our best judgement, we decided to take the kids to Picasso again. Vivienne made a complete mess. The guys in the hazmat suits had to come out to clean up our table. Really, I promise we won't try with the kids again until we have some confidence that the food isn't going to all end up on the floor. On the plus side, Cedulie and Remy were well behaved.

We're thrilled with Picasso. The menu hasn't changed much since it opened, but Ari is rotating in more specials (there were at least 5 on the board last night). I had the "Fish Cakes" which is a really peculiar dish. The "cakes" are reminiscent of crab cakes, except they're bigger, and served in the middle of a big green salad. I'm glad I didn't order a salad to start. But don't get me wrong... I loved it. Cherie also had a salad-ish entré, with excellent grilled shrimp on it. Perfect fare for hot late-May days.

But the big news: A full bar! Ari's hired a bartender, and he says the new "drinks menu" will be ready next week. It sounds like the usual list of things that aren't martinis, served in martini glasses (*tini's). I'm sure Cherie and the girls will love it! Ari says he is sticking with only "top shelf" liquors, which is consistent with the lack of a TV, and generally higher-brow-than-Barre atmosphere of Picasso.

The patio is open, too. Looks like seating for 20-30 out there, and it is naturally shady from 4-sunset. I should be a great place for the locals to get some after-work drinks.