Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Wine, Planes, and Automobiles


Last weekend re-affirmed our decision to move to Norfolk.  The air was filled with excitement, and the air was 78 degrees.  No better way to celebrate than with a new dress (thank you tita Anne), strappy sandals, a cute guy (Josh, of course), and a nice drink.  Since we were on our way to a wine, food, and fashion show—check, check, and check!

With the windows wide open, and Rockstar cranked up, we found ourselves in one of Pungo's treasures, (or maybe only treasure) the Military Aviation Museum. 

Dedicated to WWII, this private collection of navy and army planes, illustrates such a memorable time period.  The day's event showcased Echos of Time's elaborate collection of costumes bringing to life fashions from caveman to spaceman.

It was a quaint event in a quaint town, and I found a delicious, refreshing, and non-pretentious wine from Lake Anna, Totally White.

 

With the sound of a plane flying overhead, we thought of no better place to spend the rest of the afternoon than the Oceanfront. 


Catch 31 was a great catch, $11 martinis and the cool air directly from the ocean, was wonderful.  It was like being on a first date.  Watching the gapers and beach cruisers was plenty fun.  People with their dry towels—well of course, the water's still cold—with their look, not touch attitudes towards their beach experience.  Mind you there were plenty with bikinis, tankinis, and all sorts of other inis, incomprehensible really since the temperature at the beach was a mere 61 degrees.
 Two Type Tuna Tartar and Carpaccio with Arugala and Egg Salad
Fried Oysters with a Beurre Blanc Sauce
Rockfish with Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Fried Oyster, with a side of Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
 
Come 7 p.m. we found ourselves at the back of a wine store in a surprisingly, contempo sexyish, fusion restaurant, Eurasia.  Words truly cannot describe this culinary dining experience.  Both lost for words about the experience in its totality, Josh and I would have to call it a culinary climax.  It was a beautiful experience!