Birthday Dinner
8 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I can think of no better place to for my birthday dinner than the Hartstone Inn. When Brian and I first visited here, it was for a culinary vacation and we spent the day in the kitchen with the chefBaca lagi
Time to say goodbye
21 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Our Tri-Corner trip has come to an end. It’s been a great vacation, as they say, all good things must come to an end. We’ve managed to save some things for “next time.” Jamestown, MonumentBaca lagi
Hollywood Cemetary Statuary & Masoleum
21 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Hollywood Cemetary
21 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Designed in 1847 and opened in1849. The final resting place of two (or three) presidents (James Monroe and John Tyler), Jefferson Davis, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.
OverflowingBaca lagi
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
21 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Second times a charm. Made it back to St. John’s Episcopal Church for the tour. Found out that Patrick Henry never prepared or wrote down speeches (one having lasted 6 hours). He was considered byBaca lagi
Lunch.SUPPER
21 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Grabbing a bite before squeezing in our last bit of sightseeing. Delicious Fried Green Tomato BLT with Pimento Cheese and BBQ oil sandwich with brussel sprouts slaw OMG!
Hounds Tale
20 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After skating headed back to the Hounds Tale for happy hour and a bite. Had a most delicious pear martini and even managed to snag the recipe. Bar bites of fried Brussel sprouts and fries with aBaca lagi
Ice Skating
20 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Took a spin on the ice rink located in Merchants Square. Big fun. Proud to say, although neither of us had been on skates in 40 years, we didn’t fall.
Historic Williamsburg - Day 2
20 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A sunny, clear day. Enjoyed visiting with other tradesman like the barber and the wig maker. Enjoyed a delightful outdoor play about a female astronomer Caroline Herschel, born in 1750, who discoveredBaca lagi
Aromas
20 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
So good we had to come back. Where else are we going to get a bowl of grits with country ham, cheddar with poached eggs on top.
Ghosts Amongst Us
19 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
A nighttime walk thru Williamsburg with stops in some of the candle lit historic rooms where we were told a ghost story from the period. As we began our walk the fog rolled in creating quite theBaca lagi
The Trellis
19 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Cocktails and dinner after a long day of walking. Great bartender who shared the recipe for his delicious Paloma.
Historic Williamsburg
19 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Our first day wandering the streets of this historic city. Spent time with the tradesmen in their shops. Saw great interactive theatre at the Capitol where we participated in events leading up to theBaca lagi
Aromas
19 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
A recommended breakfast spot. Delicious grits with country ham, cheese and poached eggs. Also, served loose tea brewed in a pot. My heart be still.
The Hounds Tale
18 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Cocktails and dinner in a dog themed restaurant.
Nicholas-Tyler House
18 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
We got bumped to a house when they couldn’t fill the inn. Woo hoo!
Church Hill North Historic District
18 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
The Church Hill Historic Area preserves about 70 antebellum houses that give some impression of what Richmond was like before the Civil War.
Saint John's Episcopal Curch - Richmond
18 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
The church where Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech. Unfortunately, we arrived too late for the tour. Will do that when we head back to Richmond on Wednesday.
Factory Antique Mall
18 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
The largest antique mall in America at 121,000 square feet. This bowl played a large part in set dressing for the AMC series “Turn” and the film Lincoln.”
University of Virginia
18 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Farm Bell Kitchen
18 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Delicious brunch at this restaurant which is part of the Dinsmore House inn.
“The Dinsmore Boutique Inn takes its name from the home’s architect and builder, James Dinsmore. Perhaps no otherBaca lagi
Tavola
17 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
A gal at the Jefferson Winery told us their cocktails were excellent. They were right.
Charlottesville Downtown Mall
17 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
A section of downtown Charlottesville closed off for street traffic. Restaurants, bars music venues and street performers galore.
Appomatox Court House National Park
17 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Learned a lot today. Especially how Lincoln set the stage for a respectful surrender and reunification.
The Local - Take 2
16 November 2018, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
It was SO good last night, we needed to go back.




















































































I love that place. The menu rocks.
LT
Bonnie BenedictSo, SO good. And the plating is beautiful too, without being fussy. Loved everything we had there.