Random Act of Kindness – Cheesecake and Champagne
Posted on: May 25, 2014
Last weekend my husband and I were in DC to celebrate our 20th anniversary. (Yes, we’ve been married quite a long time!) He chose a restaurant we had never been to before called Lincoln, which happened to be within walking distance of our hotel. The serving staff was friendly, the food was flavorful and reasonably priced being a downtown restaurant, and we enjoyed the ambiance of the unique decorations.
This wasn’t our seat, but it was across from our table – so unique and fit for Lincoln himself!
Our drinks were served in mason jars.
As we enjoyed our appetizer, we told the waitress we were celebrating our 20th anniversary and had her take a photo of us (after all, we will never be this young again, lol.) Her name was Milena and she had a richness to her voice that matched her beautifully unique features. We asked where she was from and she replied “Eastern Europe” with a smile that held secrets we dared not ask.
Our appetizer
They were gracious to serve the salmon from Rich’s salad on the side for me to enjoy instead!
The salmon was especially tasty with the appetizer!
My entree – soft shelled crab. This restaurant specializes in “seasonal small plates”.
After dinner, we asked to see a dessert menu (something we rarely order, but felt we should since it was our anniversary.) A few moments later, Milena returned not with a menu, but a slice of chocolate cheesecake with a lit candle in the top. “For your anniversary. From us.” Oh my gosh, what a surprise! I laughed in my delight! We were being RAK’d by this new restaurant!
Our RAK surprise!
As we reveled in this unexpected surprise, the restaurant’s executive chef, Demetrio Zavala, approached our table to congratulate us on our anniversary. “You need champagne! A drink to celebrate! I bring you whatever you want, on me.” More surprises! Such fun! Who in their right mind would turn down free drinks and dessert?
Me with the Executive Chef (and my free glass of champagne!)
A thank you card for the free drinks and dessert marked $0.00 on the bill
Me and our waitress, Milena, with my RAK card.
If you are in Washington, DC, stop in adn enjoy a meal at Lincoln. It’s not often in this day and age for a restaurant to provide anything for free (much less gourmet cheesecake and champagne!)… such random acts of kindness show a generous spirit and should be commended!
Be blessed this holiday weekend – more RAK stories to come!
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