Wisteria Restaurant

Last night my neighbors and friends took me to a wonderful restaurant in Inman Park, Wisteria Restaurant. It was for a Hess Wine Maker’s Dinner and it was awesome.hero3

We walked in and were handed a wonderful glass of Hess Select Sauvignon Blanc and greeted with Hor d’Oeuvres. There were bite size crab cakes (my fav), meatballs, a play on aracini balls, and a mushroom cheesy tart, everything was delicious.

First Course – Pickled shrimp, Pickled veggies, corn grit fritters, duck eggs on pickled mustard seed. It was amazing.Wisteria 2

Second Course – Sesame Flour Fried Quail, with Kale, Peach Marmalade and Amarena Cherries this was paired with the Hess Select Pinot Noir, fantastic. The quail was moist, tender and flavorful.

Third Course – Rack of Lamb, Wisteria 1Red Mule Polenta, English Peas Pistou, Red Wine Demi-Glace – Paired with The Hess Collection “Allomi” Cabernet Sauvignon. This was out of this world!

Fourth Course – Local Cheese Plate – This was a great finish to the meal. We were all really full by this point.

It was an absolutely fantastic meal! The company was wonderful, the restaurant is comfortable and welcoming, it is like eating at a friends home. cf5def843b4e6d9b1624cab1334d4191I totally recommend this for a meal and definitely for another wine tasting.

Spring Festivals 2015

Staycationers I wanted to let you know what is coming ahead the next few weekends as far as festivals go….IMG_1156

17 – 19 Sweetwater 420 Festival in Centennial Olympic Park

18 – 19 Sandy Springs Artsapalooza in Sandy Springs

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest in Alpharetta

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival in Dahlonega

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24 – 26 Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes in Atlanta, Inman Park

25 – 26 Spring Jonquil Festival in Smyrna

26 –  22nd Annual Taste of Marietta in Marietta

IMG_3689Festivals are fun for all of the family, oh and there is festival food!

Beautiful Day at the Park

IMG_3426Coop and I headed out to Piedmont Park, it was a beautiful day! This is a great destination for Staycationers. We like to park off of Piedmont Road and walk through the park on the way to the Dog Park.Dog Park 1Coop liked the walk, didn’t know what to do at the park, then he got mad when another dog stole his tennis ball (it squeaks and it is small)Dog Park 3It was a great time for all.

IMG_3423Hope everyone had a Happy Easter! oh so does Coop!Coop1