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Anne P is here!!

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She and her beau, Matt, take an annual trip to Cville. This year they decided to book a night at B&B KERF! We’re thrilled to have their company. Also, we provide nutritious and delicious breakfasts!

Also, we have a trampoline as an exercise room!

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Which may have been inspired by our complimentary cocktail hour beers…

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First stop on the tour was a little wine tasting – to Jefferson Vineyards first!

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Where Cheddar Garlic was already present! Allison was sampling a few of the mini loaves we sold to J.V. for their busy weekends.

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Next stop was Blenheim Vineyards. I was the designated driver, so I just had a few tiny sips.

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Gorgeous setting!
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Once back within walking distance of Cville, we walked downtown for dinner + drinks

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And straight to Commonwealth and Skybar – Cville’s newest downtown extravaganza!

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We got our name on the list and headed up to the Skybar

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[Loved the ‘no smoking’ sign!]

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Drinks all around!!

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Manhattan for me, beers for them (fancy beers that required stemless glasses!)

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Soon enough we were buzzed for dinner

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We absolutely LOVED the ambiance, menu and service at Commonwealth!! New favorite restaurant!?!?

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We ended up sharing two appetizers between us –

Scallops, Arugula and Chorizo

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And Lobster + Crab Cakes. Both were amazing!!

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We also shared a bottle of this red – three cheers for the Alexander Valley! Can’t go wrong with Sonoma wines..

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For dinner I had the fish special – a skewer of fish with a bourbon-brown sugar glaze and coconut rice

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GAH this was incredible!! So was Anne’s Lamb, Kanz’s Pork and Matt’s steak. Everything was incredible!!!!

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Our dinner was outstanding – can’t wait to go back!!

For dessert, we ventured over to Splendora’s for some gelato – specifically Tiramisu and Pumpkin Gelato!!

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It was everything I hoped for.

And with that, I wish you all a good night!

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  5. Both of you look beautiful in the first picture! 🙂 It was a lovely day for that sort of outing. I’ve started horseback riding recently and the farm shares property with a vineyard. Although I can’t drink, it is absolutely beautiful to look at! Have a great Sunday, Kath!

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  6. Love you blog Kath. I am usually too shy to comment but I couldn’t help correct you on where you wine came from. Anderson Valley is in Mendocino County and not Sonoma.

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  27. Lobster + Crab Cakes, Tiramisu Pumpkin Gelato, time with Anne, the vineyards, the shared bottle of red (Sonoma rocks. I love it there)…your day looks fabulous.

    I also love the turquoise necklace you’re wearing. Looks perfect with your red shirt. So pretty 🙂

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  28. In my neck of the wood (Quebec, Canada), it is prohibited to smoke pretty much everywhere but in your own house. Bars and restaurants included. I take it for granted and I feel sorry for you guys when I see that you have to deal with second hand smoke at restaurants. Good thing this new spot has a strict policy!

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    • Well I think most states have outlawed it in restaurants now – but only 5 years ago that was not the case so I still am surprised/elated to see no smoking signs!

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    • I wish it were like that everywhere! I get so annoyed when people walk out of a restaurant, store, etc. and stand right at the doorway to smoke so that EVERYONE walking in or out inhales it. I sometimes make an obnoxious production out of waving it out of my son’s face. 🙂

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  40. what a fun, fun day! i love having visitors 🙂 first of all, LOVE both your tops… so cute. secondly, you cannot go wrong with alexander valley wines, they are my have. and finally, no better way to end the night than gelato!

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  41. Looks like a lot of fun! I’ve been to a wine tasting a a local vineyard and it’s a lot of fun. I hear there might be another opening in our area soon. Looking forward to it!

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  46. we went to skybar friday for a drink after work, and i thought it was really cool, too. very laid back, but still had an upscale feel…loved it. good to know the food is good; next time i’ll get something to eat!

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  47. I don’t know when exactly it was but Illinois has been smoke free for some time, which I appreciate when I go out to dinner but I do feel bad for smokers because smoking isn’t illegal, they should have the right to smoke if they want to at places like bars and outside at restaurants because in reality it doesn’t effect us that much! I am in no way supporting smoking just saying that unless it is illegal I don’t think it should be banned from all places!! 😀

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