Birthday Dinner

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 chefRead more
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 chefRead more
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, MonumentRead more
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.
OverflowingRead more
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 byRead more
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!
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 aRead more
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.
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 discoveredRead more
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.
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.