Food find: Mini-desserts

It occurs to me that I haven't raved about the National Press Club in more than a week. The horrors! Alas, I attended a Northwestern alumni event tonight at NPC and not only was the food and drink fabulous, but the conversation was stimulating as well.

The event was titled "Force and Foreign Policy: The Future of U.S. Diplomacy Post-Iraq" and had an impressive array of panelists. They brought up interesting foreign relations issues such as the fact that there are more people dedicated to the Armed Forces musicial bands than there are in the entire diplomatic force. It really sends a message when there armed forces in such an overwhelming manner.

Regardless, the press club did not disappoint on the food end as well. They've taken to a popular trend as well in the mini-dessert. High-end restaurants and chains such as TGI Friday's alike have taken to this design of offering a pairing or more of minuscule bites of desserts, usually that take no more than two bites. At some eateries, these desserts are served in shot glasses. At the press club, the bites were nestled in petite paper wrappers for ease of eating. I got a key lime pie slice, a mini-tiramisu and a tiny fruit tart. Everything was delicious -- fresh ingredients, pretty presentation, artfully crafted for the scale and sharp tastes abound.

I'm going to miss the press club