Providence Restaurant- A Michelin Starred Anniversary Dinner!

So, a couple of friends were in town from Hong Kong, who just so happen to love food as much as we do.  We decided to bring them to the restaurant Providence, which we've heard oh, so much about.  It's one of the only restaurants in Los Angeles with Michelin stars (2 stars actually)... and the Chef Michael Cimarusti has received much praise for his work.  Recently, he was featured in Bon Appetit as a "leader of the newest generation of chefs".  Gah, my mouth is watering just thinking about it again.

Us, in front of the restaurant

We were there for our anniversary, and it was Providence's anniversary month as well!  So, we ordered the 5 course tasting menu, which was on special for $65 just for the month of June (it's usually $85, and a little too steep for a non-special occasion meal).

Old Fashioned Apple Pie for Mother's Day + Anniversary

My parents were in town to celebrate both Mother's day and a MAJOR milestone in their lives.  It was their 40th (FORTY YEARS!!!!) Wedding anniversary...

WELL, MY goodness, they deserve a pie... or a steak... or a lovely week with their children and grandchild.  Well, guess what folks?  They got ALL of that.  Because they are awesome!  Here's mama and papa, telling us their LOVE STORY.  We came up with a great idea to ask them all kinds of questions about their relationship and life together... bridal shower style.  That meant lots of emotion... laughter and tears all night.