New Year's resoluions-duh it's been a week. Tropical Dreaming

Yes, it's time to stop all that sweating and fretting at the gym! Daydreaming of the white sand and crystal blue waters of some faraway island(s) are you? Well, The New Deal will set aside the time and place-what better way than to dine @ Baru on Magazine. Chef Edgar Caro and his lovely wife have transformed this corner, commerical two story into a tropical oasis. The broad protective gallery provides a comfortable setting for many outside diners. However, we'll enjoy the intimate interior of avocado walls, fresh fruit and muti flora due to the numbers of TND diners and the possibility of inclimate January weather. Chef Edgar has carefully blended his Columbian roots with Caribbean cuisine to offer the following package: THE NEW DEAL jan 7 2010 4 course meal TRIO OF TAPAS: Pimenton roasted red bell pepper marinated in olive oil and citrus. served w/ grilled bread. Ceviche fresh gulf fish marinated in lime juice and mixed w/ avocado, cilantro, & pickled red onion Ostras fritas cornmeal crusted LA oysters w/ caramelized onions & cilantro aioli. SOPAS: Yellow Corn and Coconut (soup) ENTREES Choice of: Carne asada grilled skirt steak topped w hogao con chorizo ,papas con cilantro. Camarones al ajillo gulf shrimp sautéed in sauvignon blanc, garlic ,extra virgin olive oil and red peppers. Served w/ roasted garlic mofongo. Jerk Duck grilled duck breast,basted w/ jerk barbecue sauce habanero/jicama slaw & sweet potato puree. DESSERT Banana and walnut rum cake By Chef Edgar Caro[/center The cost for the total four courses is $35 YOU MUST INDICATENTREE SELECTION, IN ADVANCE, UPON RSVPing OR YOU CAN ORDER DIRECTLY FROM THE MENU PARKING is Uptown standard-on the street FINANCIAL: ONE CHECK PER TABLE (4) ATTIRE: Your best sunwear! IF YOU DARE