As wonderful as so many things about my week in Virginiahave been, I have to say that the food at the Tower Club was one of the highlights! Right up there with the day we spent in Gettysburg (no, I'm not a Civil War buff, but man, that Cyclorama!!! What a painting, that painted battle scene was like magic, it comes to life with a light show).
But how many restaurants have a view like this?
And special treatments like this? Our name was on the mints when we got to the table. Now, I might just be a country hick, but I was sure impressed.
And yes, a country hick would photograph all the food. The waitress remembered me from the last time I was there a year ago. Apparently, not a lot of people take pictures before they take bites.
I had scallops as a starter, followed by Caesar salad prepared table side. Anything made table side is always extra good!!!
See why I pulled out the camera? Lobster and fillet, nothing prettier. Not even the foofiest of flowery hats! (oh, and I have been in top hat whispering form, and filled a SUITCASE with flowers! photos when I get home)
Since I'd been there before, I knew what a treat the coffee was. So I had the Baileys and coffee in place of dessert.
Was it rude of me to dip my spoon in the whip cream, then in the chocolate shavings and eat both little bowlful?
Then, yippee!! Treats to go with the coffee, as a surprise! (That mini hamburger looking thing was really tasty)
Oh, wow!! Looks so yummy and exquisite!!
Mmmm…everything looks so yummy. Almost too pretty to eat…almost.
Hey Karla, love your puppy pics and the photo of you and your husband is lovely. Just had to tell you (because of our Geneva connection) that Persimmon Tree on 3rd St. in Geneva is selling my work now 🙂 We have been soooooo busy with my wholesale business, have not been over to your site for too long.
Hugs,
Pam
It all sounds so beautiful and fun.
Lucky you.
Cari B.
being the coffee snob that I am, I have to comment that this coffee looks sooooo YUM!!! that’s what I would have ordered too!
glad you are having a good time!
xoxo, Tiffany
Hi! Karla,
Boy am I happy that I just finished breakfast before reading your post! Mmmm it looks delicious and what a fun photo of you and your hubby. Isn’t that hamburger looking cookie a macaron (macaroon) the same sort LadurĂ©e in Paris is famous for? Mmmm I have to swallow…Have a nice trip!
Yummmmmmmy… how amazingly delicious does that coffee and desserts look? I would have gone with the coffee too.
That is a lovley photo of you and your husband karla.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
oooooh, that looks so yummy Karla!!! what a cute picture of you and your hubby:)
Such a lovely photo of you and your husband, Karla. Thanks for inviting me to the restaurant along with you (special treat for me since I can no longer eat out due my food allergy).
looks like a wonderful place to go! I’ve taken quite a few pictures of food in restaurants.. People do look at us a little funny when we do that dont they??
have a sweet week!
YUM-0! That food looks fabulous!
That battle scene on the wall at Gettysburg is quite a site…..I’m not a fan of military history but you can’t help but be awe inspired by that!
It all looks so good…
I love Gettysburg
and DC is just wonderful this time of the year…
Louise
You know how if I go to a really good sale or auction that you can’t go to, I bring you a little something? I can’t wait to see what you put in your purse from the Tower Club for me
It’s so nice to occasionally treat yourself (or be treated) to such a meal! I love the presentation of your meal! Now, to fix myself some toast…(*whimpering pathetically*)…
Hi Karla,
That is a lovely picture of you and your hubby. And the meal is presented so nicely. I could almost taste it.
Hugs Karen
Karla,
You and hubby look so cute in the picture…Let me tell ya, that food looks amazing…I love scallops..Sounds like an amazing time…
Stephenie
it all looks wonderful!! Glad you have had a great time.
The food, the ambience, the view…it looked lovely.
I’m glad that you had a terrific time 🙂
blessings,
Lady M
That mini hamburger looks quite a bit like a traditional French macaroon!
Oh, all that food is to DIE for! How fabulous! (And the fellow with you — he’s to die for, too!)
Karla you are my kinda crazy fun lady! I’m still laughing!
bunny hugs,
shell