Wine tastings are offered as part of the winery tour but I was able to test three with my own personal sommelier. I learned that her daughter had served in the US Navy, studied Russian and was stationed in Great Britain. How's that for an adventure?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A Day in the Life
I headed out this morning to see part of the fabrication process for our Granite Counter Tops from Stone Gallery Granite & Marble and then headed up to Asheville for a taste of Chocolate. Tess and I saw The French Broad Chocolate Lounge Featured on UNC TV Weekend and I thought, it's Monday, why wait? So off I went and let me tell you it is very well worth the trip.
After a taste of Chocolate and a sip of Red Wine ( a great combination) I headed back to Biltmore for a quick bike tour and another sip of Biltmore's finest. These Belgium Draft Horses, Ernie and Chester are retired at 23 years after taking (and by taking I mean pulling) carriage tours throughout the Biltmore grounds for many years.
These Gentle Giants are as close to the Clydesdale's as I will ever get, each weighing in at over 2000 pounds. In case you're wondering and Yes, I asked, there was a Bert and sadly he has passed on to greener pastures
Wine tastings are offered as part of the winery tour but I was able to test three with my own personal sommelier. I learned that her daughter had served in the US Navy, studied Russian and was stationed in Great Britain. How's that for an adventure?
It is always difficult to leave because there is yet another picture around every corner. I am always tempted to stay until the golden hours of sunset but as for today just staying til mid afternoon was golden.
Wine tastings are offered as part of the winery tour but I was able to test three with my own personal sommelier. I learned that her daughter had served in the US Navy, studied Russian and was stationed in Great Britain. How's that for an adventure?
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Umi Japanese Fine Dining - A Great Time with Great Friends!
When I saw the "Missed Call" from Chip on my phone I immediately called back leaving my own message in the affirmative. Yes Chip, I'll meet you Saturday for our hike up to Drawbar Cliffs in Table Rock State Park, just say when and where. Chip, a dedicated hiker, is the healthiest and hardest working man in show business. Traveling coast to coast for Albatross-USA all week and climbing the Pinnacle Mountain Trail every weekend.
As it turned out, Chip was Right as Rain and it was pouring down when they pulled into Umi Japanese Fine Dining on Main. Safe, warm and cozy inside, Tess and I had already started on our Ginger Cosmo and White Russian cocktails.
Chip, far more the connoisseur than I in Japanese cuisine, considered the Sea Bass but settled on the Three Pepper Rated Green Curry, I went with the Two Pepper Rated Red Shrimp Curry.
The food and service were great but the true pleasure is in the company we shared. With memories spanning over thirty years, Chip and Jessi have two beautiful, creative and successful daughters each pursuing their own careers and yet joining forces with Mom to create beautiful patterns used by major fabric manufacturer's. Check out Lauren & Jessi Jung Fabrics and Patterns and Moda Fabrics for 1000 Ways to Brighten Up Your Life!
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