After an awesome day of golf, and having beat me by two strokes, my boyfriend decided to take me out "nice". That 's when we get to go back to the hotel room and change into our dress-up clothes. We don't go out much and when we do it is usually in the neighborhood. But tonight was different. We were in the Shenandoah Valley enjoying a few days of golf and a day of sightseeing. So the mood was right.
We had no idea where to go, so we stopped off at Front Royal, VA Visitors Center and asked the important questions: where to eat, where to listen to music, where to walk after a nice dinner. The volunteer was so helpful. She told us we could have all our desires satisfied in just one place, Lucky Star Lounge, on Main St, right down from the Visitors Center in Front Royal. Lucky Star Lounge offers a varied menu in a relaxed atmosphere and on Saturday nights (which it was) a jazz quartet plays while we dine.
Needless to say our time and money was well spent. We arrived early and stayed to closing. I had a caesar salad with grilled chicken that spoke of true delight to the palate; the boyfriend had an angelic styled pizza that sent him to heaven and back. We were left alone to enjoy the artful atmosphere and dine in quiet intimacy. When we were through, I called the owner over to offer my compliments to the chef. Trevor Lipton, a 40 something entrepreneur, spoke with me at great length. He told us all about the restaurant, its conception, its chef and sous chef, the decor, and the other three owners who each have a hand in the business and together, as a team, made the idea a reality. The restaurant is just four weeks old and it is lively. Bon chance, Trevor and his mates. This place is happening!
7 comments:
Sounds like a great place. Don't you love it when you find a place that actually exceeds your expectations?
Beth
Sounds perfect to me. So glad you two are enjoying yourselves. What a nice vacation. Hugs, Joyce
I think I like your boyfriend. John took me to the hospital cafteria for lunch today. lol Paula
seems like a nice new restaurant! hope it does well!
sounds like you guys enjoyed this special evening together on your trip!
betty
So, did you "let" him win again :o)
When we travel, we always love finding fun places to dine.
Sounds like a lovely romantic evening together. Glad you both enjoyed a night out on the town.
Debbie
Its always nice to find a good place to hang out and eat when you are out of town. We have some favorites we like to go to everytime we return to Florida on vacation. :) Kelly
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