Birthday Blow-out

The best part about having a birthday is the excuse to eat out.So far there's been a delightful Thai lunch and a delicious Japanese dinner this week with family and friends.Coming up:a picnic with fellow foodies feasting on gourmet delights;a girly high tea at The Observatory;and new gastronomic terrain covered in Iraqi and Laotian cuisine.Yes, I take my birthday celebrations very seriously... or