Definitely not an Empty Room!!!



New York Daily News' Mitchell Fink reports in
an article entitled Prince and Consort, "It was a meal fit
for a king. Or a prince. Or better still, for the Artist
formerly known as Prince. On Saturday night, the diminutive
singer pulled up to the San Domenico Restaurant on Central
Park South in a stretch limo accompanied by a women who looked
very much like his former wife, Mayte Garica.



The Artist, sans shades, breezed through the main restaurant
and settled in the private dining room area usually reserved
for parties. But on this night, the room had been reserved for just
him. It was decorated, at his request, with candles and flowers
and afforded total privacy. Only three bodyguards and the
maitre d' were allowed into the room, where the performer
ordered freshly squeezed orange juice for himself and fresh
canberry juice for his lady.



But when it came to order the food, the Artist was dismayed
to find that the much-desired minestrone soup was not available. Lucky
for him, however, the chef Odette Fada was on hand and quickly
whipped up some fresh vegetable soup, as well as pasta chitarra
(tomato and basil) for the main entree.



The Artist left shortly after midnight, arm and arm with
his companion. The maitre d', Roberto Rizzo, said the singer
looked very happy.



"Once he had his privacy," said Rizzo, "he was open, and
looking very much in love."