July, 2008
We arrived at the hotel a bit later than planned, thanks to the ill-navigated trip by the FB. Let us just say that taking a detour through the Cherokee Nation in the Smokies on July 4th weekend isn't a great idea.....So ......FINALLY...... we arrived at our destination and were famished because there is no food on the two-laned Blue Ridge Parkway that winds up and down at 35 MPH in the Smoky Mountain National Park. Can you believe that? That sign that said "Last Gas Station!" should have been some kind of subtle hint.
The Sunset Terrace beckoned because of The View. Amazing, amazing view. Unfortunately, we got the server (let's call him Sal, shall we?) who should have been a performer at Six Flags over New Jersey (I'm sure there is one). He actually came over to our table, said he wanted to light our fire and proceeded to light the candle. Then he gave us the spiel about wine only being good for a toast (or something). We ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise. The filet was pretty good although not quite the best beef in North Carolina, as was claimed by Sal. I don't think Morton's in Charlotte needs to fret over this one. The sauces, however, were quite good when blended with the giant bowl of potatoes on the table. The asparagus was flaccid and smothered with a too-thick yellowish concoction.
The wine list saved the day. Our Stag's Leap Petit Syrah was the perfect way to savor the ambiance of this beautiful place. Even though Sal did give us the same spiel.....again....about the toast business. We overheard the same thing at the table next to us. Is the Cristal Pistol hiring?
FB
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Attic - Clarkesville, Georgia
July, 2008-
I have finally gotten around to evaluating this place that has become a staple in the Clarkesville Square area. After several management changes and very few menu changes, The Attic continues to draw a nice crowd even on a weeknight. Now that they will honor a reservation on the day you call, diners no longer must endure an hour-long wait for a table. I called for a 5:30 reservation and pointed the hostess to the table that I wanted by the window. I asked Trey, our personable server, to bring me a glass of the Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay for starters. The wine list here is perhaps the weakest part of this place because the only two choices by the glass are Sycamore Lane and the K-J. Just as my companion and I were sipping our wine it began thundering and raining.....and the sound on the building's tin roof made for a very romantic atmosphere. The building is a great venue for a restaurant and the black curtains add to the dining room's mystique.
I decided to order the Stuffed Pork Chop with blackberry sauce since it has been quite some time since I have eaten it. The stuffing consists of prosciutto, spinach, and fontina cheese. My friend ordered the Tres Chicken which is just as it sounds- each of the three pieces are prepared differently.....blackened, grilled, herbed. My chop was tasty even if it was a bit overcooked. The chef (?) ....cook, more likely.....has a problem with overcooking meat although the elements of the dish work very well together. The sweetness of the blackberries are great with the cheese and salty prosciutto. The chicken entree seemed to beg for some sauce of some kind- bring on the honey mustard! We ordered a bottle of the Kendall-Jackson which tasted fresher than the two wines by the glass that we ordered at the beginning of our meal. Those opened bottles tend to have a long life here in Habersham County. But, there are worse places to linger.
I have finally gotten around to evaluating this place that has become a staple in the Clarkesville Square area. After several management changes and very few menu changes, The Attic continues to draw a nice crowd even on a weeknight. Now that they will honor a reservation on the day you call, diners no longer must endure an hour-long wait for a table. I called for a 5:30 reservation and pointed the hostess to the table that I wanted by the window. I asked Trey, our personable server, to bring me a glass of the Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay for starters. The wine list here is perhaps the weakest part of this place because the only two choices by the glass are Sycamore Lane and the K-J. Just as my companion and I were sipping our wine it began thundering and raining.....and the sound on the building's tin roof made for a very romantic atmosphere. The building is a great venue for a restaurant and the black curtains add to the dining room's mystique.
I decided to order the Stuffed Pork Chop with blackberry sauce since it has been quite some time since I have eaten it. The stuffing consists of prosciutto, spinach, and fontina cheese. My friend ordered the Tres Chicken which is just as it sounds- each of the three pieces are prepared differently.....blackened, grilled, herbed. My chop was tasty even if it was a bit overcooked. The chef (?) ....cook, more likely.....has a problem with overcooking meat although the elements of the dish work very well together. The sweetness of the blackberries are great with the cheese and salty prosciutto. The chicken entree seemed to beg for some sauce of some kind- bring on the honey mustard! We ordered a bottle of the Kendall-Jackson which tasted fresher than the two wines by the glass that we ordered at the beginning of our meal. Those opened bottles tend to have a long life here in Habersham County. But, there are worse places to linger.
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