September 14th, 2014
I am not one to have every day that most important meal…breakfast. But, when on vacation, I love it. Find a local restaurant, eat like the locals.
Even though Hotel Cape Charles had coffee and light breakfast, after a walk around Downtown, we decided we wanted something more substantial, shall we say?
Cape Charles Coffee House is located at 241 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA 23310 Website? http://www.thecapecharlescoffeehouse.com. The building was from 1910 and, originally, it was the Cape Charles Bank.
Our orders of pancakes…..adding fried eggs.
Traditional French Toast…
The BELT is what caught our attention. It was a classic BLT, except that when adding a fried egg….it becomes a BELT. Cindi and I had the same. I liked Cindi’s better. I would have preferred the rye toast…well done. The combination is so good that the BELT is my new “customized” sandwich for breakfast.
Have a great day, wherever you are!!
September 8th, 2014
“Inspired by a full moon rising over the coastal wilderness of Virginia’s Barrier Islands.”
Strolling Downtown Cape Charles took Cindi and I to this whimsical looking shop. Moonrise Jewelry is located at 22 Strawberry St., Cape Charles, VA 23310. Tels. 757-678-0055, toll free, 866-338-9109. Website? http://www.moonrisejewelry.com. It opens 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Sundays, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Moonrise Jewelry started in 2002 and since then it has been featured in magazines across the U.S. Their jewelry is sold in boutiques, galleries, resorts, and jewelry stores….you can also buy online.
All jewelry is handmade. This studio is a testament of their beautiful work.
Their signature jewelry is:
Orchid Blossom Jewelry. One of a kind blossom. The orchid flowers are preserved in a durable resin coating.
You can buy orchid pendant clips and attach them to your favorite necklace.
Or, you can also buy a full necklace with the orchid permanently attached to it. The necklaces are gorgeous, and unique.
“Reel” Fish Leather Jewelry is made from salmon, perch, and carp skins discarded by the canning business. The skins are made into leather and dyed in a tannery. The exotic scale pattern is unique to each piece. The cuffs can be worn just as simply as you want….you can mold it to your wrist.
Or, you can buy the cuffs with pearls, crystals and natural stones embellishments to make it a little fancier. Definitely, a conversation piece.
Please visit http://www.moonrisejewelry.com to learn more about Moonrise Jewelry. Have a wedding coming up? They have brides, bridesmaids, flower girls, groomsmens gifts….they can be customized. Give them a call.
Besides their signature jewely, Moonrise Jewelry designs and handcrafts earrings, necklaces and bracelets, all unique to them. Right in their studio in Cape Charles, Virginia.
Their packaging is just as unique, showcasing the “orchid”.
Have a great day!
September 5th, 2014
We, definitely, cleaned up well, if I should say so myself!! After a day of kayaking in the hottest day of the summer, we were going out to dinner. And, I was the designated driver.
Aqua we chose, because everyone we asked said to go to Aqua. Beautiful views, tranquil setting….
Located at Kings Creek Marina, 900 Marina Village Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Tel. 757-331-8660. Website? http://www.kingscreekmarina.com/dining/aqua.asp. Aqua opens for lunch and dinner.
Even though some were dining indoors, we decided to eat on their deck. It was just after sunset and there was a nice brezze. Our table was comfortable, so we sat to chat, know each other better, and enjoy a nice dinner.
Drinks were ordered, of course. So quickly, these women went with the flow; staging the table.
When the bread was brought, it was still so warm. I must admit that it was very good.
The following is what we ordered:
Seared Dragon Tuna…wasabi and sesame dusted; with seaweed salad and lime soy-dipping sauce.
Fried Green Tomato BLT Salad…Fried green tomatoes, smoked bacon and mixed greens, tossed with a roasted tomato vinaigrette. Yum!
A 16 ounce Prime Aged Ribeye was also ordered with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and house steak sauce.
Shrimp & Grits…simmered in low country sauce with chipotle pepper, onions, peppers, Andouille sausage, tomatoes, garlic and celery, served over cheese grits.
Colossal Scallops were jumbo and seared, served with lobster risotto, steamed broccolini and buerre blanc.
A salad topped with a salmon cake was Whitney’s choice.
Wahoo was my dinner. It was one of their specials of the evening. It had a good flavor…mild. I would have cooked it a minute or so less. It was served over rice, fruit and broccolini.
We were perfectly satisfied, so no dessert was necessary. It was such a nice evening, full of entertaining conversation and laughs.
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