Dirty 30 Russian-style

We returned to Paradise Garden in Brooklyn this past Saturday night to celebrate Clara's birthday. Unless you've been to one of these places, it's hard to imagine how over the top it truly is. Lots of food: 7-course meal that spans cold & hot appetizers, caviar, pasta, fish, meat and dessert. Lots to drink: free-flowing vodka shots and wine. And lots of dancing: which begins during appetizers and continues til the club shuts down.

The birthday girl.


Shani's visiting from San Francisco!


I almost wore this outfit.


Clara's cousins in action on the dance floor.