Catering Redemption?

Another weekend spent at work. This time it is thanks to the fun, the horror and the spectacle that was this year's Grammy Awards. Saturday was a short day (no catering required) but Sunday there was lunch and dinner to be ordered for the team.

Sunday morning I was off to Jax's bridal shower, so I left J-Bends in charge of the food order. It was a small group for lunch, therefore, a quick call to Times Square's Bella Vita and the team was happy. Done and done.

I was a bit concerned about dinner. Apparently, I have gone overboard on the Havana Central orders for the past few events and the team was sick of it. Torches were lit and revolt was imminent if I dare order Cuban food for one more late night meal. Even the always pleasant Smunch had some harsh words for one more night of ropa vieja and empanadas.

Okay guys, I get it! This time I went for Chinese. What's a more quintessential New York late night meal than Chinese take out? After consulting with Peanut D, I chose John's Shanghai on 46th Street.

I ordered egg rolls, spring rolls, steamed dumplings, wonton soup, fried rice, lo mein, boneless spare ribs, vegetable moo shu, Chinese broccoli, General Tso's chicken, chicken in garlic sauce, baby shrimp in black bean sauce (a Ms. Foodie fave!), double sauteed sliced pork, beef with orange flavor and shredded beef.

The meal was such a hit (or perhaps the team was just ravenous and didn't care anymore) that I needed to order a second round of entrees to feed the late shift who hadn't arrived yet.

I'd like to think that I redeemed myself.