Crystal has provided me with a number of exceptional life experiences and tonight was another fine example.
I had dinner with former Miss USA/Miss Universe Brook Lee, 1976 swimming gold medalist Brain Goodell and Travel Channel personality Jon Ashton along with six friends and colleagues in the exclusive and private Vintage Room.
Dinner, an exquisite eight course meal prepared personally by a six-star cruise-ship’s executive chef, included a selection of eight remarkably fine wines, the likes of which I will probably never experience again. The head sommelier introduced each wine, described their exquisite attributes and why they complimented the particular course.
I got to hold an Olympic Gold metal, which was heavy, bigger and much more ornate than I expected. I got to learn what is in Miss USA’s very large purse… namely her crown and sash. I got to have an amazing eight course meal of lobster, foie gras, wagyu beef and much more.
And I had the pleasure of entertaining company.
It is a night I will remember.
(The meal was filmed for the Travel Channel. So I may be on TV, but I wouldn’t bet the gold on it.)
Cool: All of the above.
Stupid: Being too full for dessert!
