Dinner, Colleagues, and a Great Time

To quote one of my favourite characters:

"Nothing makes me feel quite so good as the sight of colleagues enjoying each other outside of work"
                                                                            - Jed Bartlett,
                                                          "The Crackpots and These Women"
This sentiment couldn't be truer.

Earlier this week, I went to supper with eleven of my classmates. It was a good mix of friends who I talk to often and those who I just chat with once and a while. Personalities come out during class discussions, sure, but when a group is sharing a good meal, good wine, a fantastic location, and a common sense of relaxation and socialization, you really get to know people.

Yesterday was the last day of "Winterlicious" a food event in Toronto where restaurants create a set menu at a set cost and people take advantage of fine cuisine and potentially lower prices. Rosewater Supper Club was the location of Wednesday night's dinner.

Located in the Financial District of Toronto, Rosewater is an extremely high-class restaurant with elite patronage. Walking to supper, I had a feeling. A feeling of a type of belonging. "I can't wait until this is my life. I love this!" I thought. I love the idea of going to nice places for dinner with friends, colleagues, business associates, etc. That sort of lifestyle excites me!

I arrived early and sat at the bar with a couple of other early arrivals. We were taken up to our private room shortly after our drinks arrived. Yes, that's right, our private room. For twelve of us, they put us in a room with two glass walls looking over the rest of the restaurant. It was gorgeous. It was high class, and it was cozy. Cozy enough that even with a long table, it felt like we were all having a great conversation, together.

The food was fantastic, but it's not really a character in this story, just the oil that greased the wheels of conversation. That and good wine.

We heard family stories, good humours jokes, and anecdotes. Friendly bickering and good ideas. We talked about school, and internships. About our pasts, our presents, and our futures. I talked about growing up on a farm while others talked about how they met their significant others.

It was a fantastic evening. One member of a group invited us to her place after dinner where conversation continued. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and just truly enjoyable.

By far, this was one of my favourite evenings since moving to Toronto. I thank everyone who came out, and the two women who planned the evening. Cheers my friends...

Cheers,
Cait