Had to wait for cake pick up in such long line…
Wait time was up to 50 minutes. No kidding.
I was just taking time off from the work and wanted to get back to it sooner… oh boy.



Perfect (perfectly-excused) to open a bottle of some expensive stuff… Champagne!



This year, Laurent -Perrier!









Chicken leg. Not turkey.



Cake picked up was very special one. Very unique shape.
Called "Heart Flower Wreath" cake.
This made our home dinner even perfect for Xmas celebration.

Records for today's lunch and supper.
Dine-out at French restaurant and home dining, respectively.

Happened to be at a French restaurant where we have never been before.
It was yet casual French dining… not only food but also service was quite so.
Interesting.



Food seemed very decorative. Taste was good.



Pork dish as main was good as well.
No big disappointment. Though, no major impression, either.
Overall, mediocre?! Oh boy.

For dinner, home dining took place with good wine.



This is MoonFlower's selection. Am sure that this is not cheap / reasonable one.



Wine went very well with six different cheeses.



And beef to complete.



What complaints? What about it?
Good home dining and maybe this is much better off with this… I bet.

Agree?

1st month of the year is just gone… already!
Wow, too fast.
Now things are moving into February then.



Driving under clear weather was quite fun.



Stopping by a place for big meal… eels over rice. Rich food it is.



MoonFlower even fixed lamb chops for supper.
Wine was missing for sure. Well, I had to drive home afterward. Too bad.
Wait, MoonFlower opened a bottle of wine and had some wine, already. Darn it.

The way she cooked was PERFECT. Loved this dish.

Back home at late night.
Came through the Aqualine Tunnel between Tokyo and Chiba.
It planned to shut down for maintenance tonight. Didn't know that. Just made it before closure.

Thank God, I barely made it. Otherwise, had to go a long drive!