Two Amazing Fishes + One Mysterious Wedge
I have lots to share from our travels to Charlottesville and VA wine country! Too much for one post and since Ecto would probably have a heart attack with all the pictures, I’ll have to split it up, starting with last night’s dinner – easily the highlight of the trip!
Kath & Kanz live in a walkable neighborhood, so we hit the sidewalk to get to our dinner destination: the famous Commonwealth restaurant and it’s rooftop Skybar. Every time Kath eats at Commonwealth, I get virtual food envy, so I’ve been requesting dinner here for quite some time!
There was a bit of controversy over dessert because we ordered a chocolate and peanut butter tart [well I won't take responsibility bc I was in the bathroom:)] and this chocolate wedge with fruit sauce arrived. We were all confused because we didn’t taste peanut butter and didn’t really care for the idea of peanut butter with a sweet fruit sauce anyway. As we continued to eat it though, we concluded that the menu had probably said torte instead of tart and that the peanut butter was just really subtle.
New Years Re-do
On our last day of vacation, we went all out and totally made up for stomach aches and early nights. It may have been my favorite day of the trip!
We slept in, had tea, and then ventured to the famous Huey’s on the River for brunch. We obviously got the beignets. They were warm and doughy and fabulous. Totally hit the spot!
On the side of doughnuts, I got the most delicious crab cake. Seriously one of the best i’ve ever had. It was broiled and packed with meat.
Dipped in parmesan garlic grits! Twas the perfect brunch!
After brunch, I went and laid in the sun in a park on the glorious 70 degree day. It felt sooo good to be warmed by the sun. A little rest = time for beer. Matt and I split a sampler at Moon Riving brewing company. I actually liked each and every one of them!
I got the Belgian wheat in a to-go cup, so we could walk over to city market and listen to live music.
But the day gets even better! Waterfront bars and roof decks are too of my favorite things on the earth. We found both at Rocks on the River.
We chatted and enjoyed the beautiful pink and purple sunset. I live for those moments.
And then a jumbo barge appeared out of nowhere! And it got cold, so we continued on to the Pink house.
We had dinner at the Pink House long ago, on one of our very first trips, so we decided to duck into the tavern for a drink.
I had a perrrfect mint julep and we shared seafood spring rolls.
And then Matt declared that he wouldn’t go home until we located and consumed fried pickles. So I got to Googlin’ and we had some of the best fried pickles EVER at Congress St social club.
And $2 pork tacos!! They were packed with flavor. We resisted ordering 5 more.
This day will live in my memory as complete awesomeness. Tomorrow’s another weekend. Yipeeee.
Read MorePavillion of Tastes
The tasting pavilion was definitely the highlight of the Foodbuzz Festival!! My very first stop was the cocktail station for something semi-tropical:)
Loved these little cod cakes by a foodie stays fit!! In fact, the Alaska seafood items were some of my favorite tastes of the day.
I also enjoyed the apricot chutney on a slice of pork from the girl & the fig.
And there were TONS of awesome local cheeses. I was obsessed with the ricotta with a bit of fig syrup on top.
I tried a chocolate stout, a belgian style beer, and a gingerbread ale from a Berkeley brewery. I enjoyed them all, although nothing in particular spoke to me.
How cool are these edible designs that you can put on baked goods? These were served on a hunk of chocolate fudge gooeyness.
I sipped a hoppy beer from 21st Amendment that was appreciated, but not quite my style. Love the artwork on these cans!
I saved the best for last. I tried the vegan banana, meyer lemon, and pumpkin cupcakes.
Didn’t care for the vegan option (what’s a cupcake without real icing?), but the other’s were perfect. Wish I could have fit more of these in my belly.
And the foods pictured above were just the highlights! I don’t think I’ve ever been so full at lunchtime in my life. Kath and I waddled home and got into our beds. lol. I took a fabulous nap and somehow managed to fit a filet mignon in for dinner – I’ll tell you more tomorrow. My eyelids are drooping and my digestive system needs all my energy. Night!
Read MoreRevolution Review
So I’m a bit late with a restaurant review from this weekend. I got home late from outlet shopping and a mexican feast with my parents and I didn’t want to rush the post last night. Because the food I had this weekend deserves attention. I tell ya, Durham restaurants continue to impress.
Since it was a birthday celebration and all, I made cocktails to kick off the evening. Amaretto liquor with sparking cranberry and lemon. Delightful.
Wedding with a Smudge
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I've created this blog because I'm in a bit of a quarter life crisis. Since graduating from college in 2008 and earning an advanced degree in school psychology in May, I still don't know what career path to follow. All I know is that time is moving way too fast and I find myself living only for the weekends. Bear with me as I attempt to reclaim my twenties by finding pleasure and balance in the work week and incorporating my passions of food, fashion, fitness, and fun into everyday life. 
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