Monday, May 16, 2011

Walking Day.....Yeah No Rain!

We awoke to clouds....but no rain!
A good walking day....
We set off for downtown...and a knitting shop tour.....

The Beehive first....and some Sweet Georgia!


Checking out Satin Moon...


Lunch at Cascadia Bakery...Artichoke, spinach and asiago
quiche for Jim...and a panini and potato corn chowder for me...


Then next door to Knotty By Nature...to reconnect with Ryan...


and then finally to Trounce Alley.....


and the Button and Needlework Boutique...


Back to the hotel we had a cookie and water break
and then relaxed for a couple of hours.....

Then we headed off for supper....
We went to Cafe Brio...an excellent choice.....


very quaint...and quite busy for a Monday!


a picture...


and then ....Yummy bread!


Wine from B.C.



I had the.....

Mixed Green Salad

rhubarb dressing, sheep milk feta, fresh rainbow radish   

an amazing choice.....so colourful....


Jim had...

Romaine Hearts

lemon vinaigrette, grana padano-bread crumb tuile


  

and we both had the.....

Pan Roasted Halibut

garlic sautéed spinach, potato gnocchi, red wine butter sauce   



So good!


and for dessert...we shared...

Rhubarb & Ginger Tart
rhubarb coulis, whipped cream


A fantastic meal!.....


We head back and even though it is
after 9 ...it is quite light outside...



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