Her reward for getting in shape, I suppose. The general public, however, were on that day able to get a photo with Minnie in flapper togs in Carthay's outer entryway.
Anyway, the Negroni: Beefeater Gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth served over Hard Crushed Ice.
I'd have to describe the Negroni as an acquired taste. Our waitress kindly asked me if I'd ever had Campari before, which I interpret to mean that she's had a Negroni or two turned back by those who don't know what they're getting into.
The flavor is overpowering at first. It makes your face contort. Then, as you drink more, you acclimate to it. By the time you approach the bottom of the glass, you're enjoying this peculiarly bitter cocktail.
I made Silvia try it. She made the exact face I was hoping she'd make - wish I had a picture of it.
Silvia had the Wildberry Lemonade: All Natural Lemonade with flavors of Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry with a Spritz of Purified Sparkling Water, topped with Wildberry Fruit Foam.
It is tart, delightful, and full of goodness though not saccharine. It reminds Silvia of a pink lemonade with a hint of raspberry. This is one I'll remember for teetotaler companions and my next dry spell.
And oh yes, I sampled the Canard Confit Sliders - with Apricot Conserve, Watercress, Crisp Onions, and Taleggio Cheese. They're okay if you like delicious snacks.
They nearly make up for the disappearance of my favorite Lounge snack, the Moroccan Meatballs. Nearly. But it's a sad recurring theme that my favorite item from any menu of any venue I frequent is always the first to go.
