In article >, Leonard Blaisdell > writes:
> In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> I've never tasted truffles where I could say "WOW! That's awesome," but
>> certainly look forward to the day.
>
> I've never eaten truffles. I've never eaten real Russian sturgeon caviar
> of any grade. I'd like to try both at least once. I did stuff myself
> with Maine lobster once. So much to do. So little time. So cheap I am.

A couple years ago my DH and I went to Vegas for a week's vacation. Since
neither of us is interested in gambling, we went for the shows and food. Not
the cheap buffets either. One of the places we went to was Red Square, in one
of the large hotels (but I forget which one). It's a theme joint, very upscale
all decked out with remnants of soviet communist leader finery, and a statue of
Lenin out front. It was VERY good. We made it a point to order sevruga caviar
as an appetizer. The waiter brought our one-ounce can of caviar with a small
tray of toast points, chopped onion, egg, etc. Oh, and a tiny mother-of-pearl
spoon. We meant it as a "try it once in our lifetimes" thing, but discovered
that we LOVED it. Very subtle salty fishy flavor, VERY subtle. I highly
recommend all fish-lovers should try it. Of course, at $85/ounce, it's going
to be a long time before we can indulge again. But it was sooo worth it!

Later, I realized that I should have swiped the lid to keep as a souvenir. Oh
well....

- Sharon
"Gravity... is a harsh mistress!"