Purple Cafe - A delight glass by glass

Sometimes you just need to take a break from the world and settle in to a table for two complete with the flickering of votive candlelight. When this time comes for you, we hope you'll picture Purple Cafe in your mind.

Tania and I had a much needed girls night a little while ago, and after our freshly pampered and painted nails had dried, we headed over to the Kirkland Purple Cafe and sat down by the window and awaited our night of gastronomical enjoyment.

To start, we began with the Cheese Flight, a delicious selection of three cheeses, fig jelly and thinly sliced pear to cleanse the palate between bites. We selected an aged cheese, a peppered goat cheese and the Bermuda Triangle, a sweet and savor bleu cheese. Whether it was the mix of the sweet fig jelly, the sharpness of the peppered cheese, or the tasty cracker crisps they served with the cheese, the overall experience was simply a sensational treat.

I accompanied my meal with an iced tea, while Tania expertly paired her lobster risotto with a white wine from Italy. I enjoyed the simpler fare of a mushroom pizza, complete with goat cheese and freshly shaved parmesan, and the thin crust was perfectly paired with the toppings. Our waitress was perfectably memorable, without too much intrusion, and our surroundings were perfectly balanced with enough intrigue to appease the people watcher, whereas far enough spread out to enjoy the time for two. Many couples were enjoying their night out, and other parties, such as ourselves, were taking in the moments with friends.

To finish off the night, we treated ourselves to a light and delicate almond cake, topped with a fresh strawberry and cream - a sweet note to end the lengthy dinner. Although the food is wonderfully sumptuous, and the atmosphere eclectic and brimming with conversation, I would recommend Purple Cafe for those in search of something out of the ordinary, not to cheapen the experience with consistent diners or commonality. This is truly a great end to a time of sharing and memories, and I would entreat all to treat it as such!

To the Purple Cafe, I salute you!