After surviving the chilly night without the benefit of blankets, the three of us set out for one of my favorite destinations - the State Farmers Market. We perused the vendors, buying German pastries and sourdough cinnamon bread. Then it was on to The Farmers Market Restaurant for the most heavenly biscuits I have ever tasted...and fried chicken, field peas and greens. Yum!
Ryan let us accompany him to Spring football practice. Susan and I ogled tight white spandex, listened to the word of the day - S--- used in a variety of ways and snuck in a picture of Ryan at work. The sky was clear blue. The air was cool and crisp. I soaked in all in with pride and happiness as I watched my son doing exactly what he was meant to do in the world. Life is very good!
Just when I thought this day of all days could not get any better...we headed out to dinner at Poole's Diner in downtown Raleigh. Oh my, what a wonderful dining experience. The restaurant is in a tiny old building with lots of bar seating and very few tables. The wine list was filled with interesting wines Susan and I had never heard of, but were anxious to try...them all. We settled on a Spanish white. I can't for the life of me remember the name, but we shared a bottle over the course of the evening and it was remarkable. Fruity, with a floral bouquet and citrus overtones. Don't I sound like I know what I am talking about? Of course I don't! All I know is that I enjoyed every drop. Our first course was Pimento Cheese Spread with Crostini. Amazing. Then it was on to the main course. Ryan had the Royale - an open face burger with blue cheese butter, crispy onions and a side of pomme frites. Susan opted for the Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. I had Crispy Flounder served over vine ripe tomatoes. We all shared a side of macaroni and cheese...very, very good mac and cheese. The atmosphere was casual. The service friendly. The evening...wonderful.
I left Poole's with a big smile on my face. And it wasn't just because I had just consumed a half a bottle of good wine. I had spent the day with two of my favorite people. It was a really good day.
Many hugs and more visits to Poole's,
Kathy
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