Wednesday night, Maggie and I attended a chef’s showcase and tasting for caterer Creative Edge Parties. We went to their really cool space downtown and were treated to crisp cocktails and a tasting menu that scared the bejesus out of me. (Editor’s note: I am not an adventurous eater and I have serious texture issues). With that said, I did taste everything they put in front of me – from bone marrow to veal heart. Yes, I ate veal heart.  I did not like any of it until Maggie reminded me that if I always ate this way (read: one bite of each dish), I’d be thin. Well, maybe I liked the rosemary cava sangria.  The flavor profiles were incredible but the textures were something I just could not get past.  What I did like was the marketing approach – an elegant, leisurely meal with great conversation, and get this, no sales pitch.  Creative Edge’s Carla Ruben is a genius.  She flew in two adorable chefs from Spain and Sweden who cooked for and charmed a room full of 40 people who were all viable potential clients. While I would not look to create such a menu for any of my clients, I will keep Carla and crew in my repertoire for future
events.  Did I mention the drinks?