This year was my year for amazing and thoughtful Christmas gifts. My husband got me a mug with our puppy’s picture on it. My brother got me a book that I had been dying to read, and some munchies to go with it. My parents got me a signed Ann Rule book, and some really nice and comfy gym clothes that I have been wearing more around the house than at the gym.
My sister and her boyfriend got me an adventure. No, really. They got me a trip to Vancouver and dinner at Vancouver’s Secret Supper Club. Also they are putting me up in thier condo in Steveston.
I am supposed to be going over this weekend. From what I understand about this meal, you don’t know where you are going until just before you need to be there. I think they give you about 2 days notice. Also, you are sworn to secrecy because it’s not a restaurant you are going to, but someone’s house. You bring your own booze (yay!) and a chef will cook you dinner, you meet other people, and everyone has a great time. You eat dinner, drink your wine and then slosh your way home. How can that not be fun?
I am super excited for this. They have picked a vegetarian one to go to, and it will be myself going, along with my sister and a friend of hers.
I’ve done some research into this, and apparently these Secret Supper Clubs or Underground Restaurants are the newest foodie trend. I recently saw an episode of Jamie Oliver’s ‘Jamie’s American Roadtrip’ where he went to a few of these in New York, and then hosted his own. I thought it was such a neat idea, and wondered why there were none close to where I live. Turns out, there are! (PS – Check out Jamie’s website http://www.jamieoliver.com/ There are all sorts of neat video clips, recipies and ideas to try)
Back to dinner on the mainland. I’m supposed to be heading over on Saturday. I have no idea what to expect, other than to have a great time!
Vancouver Island Vegetarian 