They try to work with mostly local goods, but in the deep mid-winter, it's pretty scarce around here.

While I really like the idea of eating local, and try to do so as much as possible, it is pretty hard to do unless you live in a place with a climate like Northern California's. Or really, really wouldn't mind eating brussels sprouts for a month straight in deep winter.

The bruschetta sounds disappointing, but I think I would have been most bummed out about the pear crisp. Still, it sounds like a very good dinner - good company and a good time can more than make up for a few culinary blunders.

Good news about the chocolate! What kinds of chocolates do they make?