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© 2008 Dan Perlman
Casa SaltShaker
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chef: Dan Perlman
Host: Henry Tapia
April 25-26, 2008
Ten years ago, artist Sue Ellen Cooper gave a friend of hers a red fedora and a copy of this poem for her 55th birthday. Via word of mouth, as she repeated the same gesture for other friends “of a certain age”, her circle quickly became a group, and then an organization, The Red Hat Society, or, as they prefer to refer to themselves, a dis-organization. Basically, it’s a bunch of women, most of whom are over fifty (those under fifty wear pink hats and lavender dresses rather than red and purple), who like to have a good time. Given that I’m approaching that milestone myself this year, I empathize. If you see me on the streets in a red fedora and a purple shirt, just know we’re headed out somewhere for some fun…
Since the tenth anniversary of the founding of this group fell on this weekend, it seemed a fun theme to play with - a little red and purple on the plate, as it were… and I managed a red t-shirt with a purple shirt over it, a few guests went for a purple or red sweater or shirt, and one arrived with a red fedora, which he claimed to have bought just for the occasion…
Thoughts from some of our guests:
"Thanks for the dinner last night --- as always, it was delicious! I think my favorites were the rissotto and the dessert, but I liked everything." - B.R.
"We're back home after our fantastic week in BA. Saltshaker was a highlight of the trip. I can't think of anything that needs improving. It was a great way to meet some interesting people in a foreign city. The evening was totally enjoyable." - P.S.
"I don't have much to suggest. I suppose if I were pressed to say something I'd suggest the sale of hard liquor before dinner. A good old American style gin Martini, very dry, chilled and straight up with an olive always improves my view of the world anyway :) " - W.H.
"Loved it! And so did A..... It was great, thanks for opening up your home. The wine pairing was great and I especially loved the dessert and risotto. The company was great as well." - M.C.
