Hunger & Games

What better way to celebrate our 5-year anniversary than with the two things we enjoy the most – food and video games? We began the celebration with an afternoon matinee showing of the Hunger Games, which Melody made sure I had finished reading during our India trip. The movie was well-made, but did little to convey all the hidden thoughts and emotions that made the book so captivating. After the show, we were left starving and ready for chef Ken Oringer’s tasting menu at Clio, which featured among other hits a mesmerizing cassolette of sea urchin and lobster. We noted to the waiter that one of the soups was a bit on the salty side, and they comped us a foie gras laquee which was another highlight. It has been a long time since our last movie-and-dinner date, and it made for an awesome Saturday night out. Even more importantly, we finally managed to complete our adventures in Skyrim this weekend. After more than 220 hours of game play, surpassing even our old record of 200 hours playing the last game in the Elder Scroll series, we managed to defeat Alduin and his army of crazy dragons, and help the empire quell the Stormcloak rebellion. Once again, Bethesda managed to produce an immersive fantasy role-playing experience that is unmatched by any other games in the genre, with memorable story lines, exciting dragon battles, and breathtaking landscapes that had us taking screenshots like Asian tourists. We were glad that we managed to complete the game before moving, and already have our next few games lined up for the summer. Next week, we will be joining Nathan Drake, this time through the Arabian Desert in Uncharted 3.

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