Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Turkey Hill $2 Tuesday at State Fair!

Perfect weather, perfect prices! Our annual trip to the fair proved to be a fantastic summer night! Greg joined us for some traditional as well as nontraditional fair food! Emma had a lamb burger, and I had a lamb burrito with the ever deliciously famous Doc's classic root beer! Then we went to the dairy barn to get some of their famous craft ice cream cones! Greg got an extra scoop but we weren't too jealous :)
We walked through some exhibits and then Em and I rode the ever exciting Blizzard forwards and backwards! We were sore from laughing and screaming!
Then, we went for a spin on the enchanting gondolas where we got a look over the whole enchanting fair filled with twinkling lights, bells and whistles, and the bustling crowds.
The end of summer air was cool and perfect for our final stroll down the midway where we picked up some two dollar warm "mouse ears". The perfect evening for a State Fair adventure! Our State Fair is a great State Fair! Don't miss it, don't even be late!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Devouring Dowtown... and then some!

We were able to have dinner on the rooftop patio at the "End of the Line" in historic Fountain Square. The name comes from Fountain Square's use as streetcar turnaround at the intersection of Virginia Avenue, Shelby, and Prospect Streets, beginning in 1864. For a long time, the neighborhood was known as "The End" by the locals.
Although the weather was hot, we enjoyed the downtown views and the delicious lineup they had for the Devour Downtown event beginning with their Fresh Baked Pretzel Sticks with Havarti dill & Stout beer cheese sauce appetizer! Sun King brews, fresh burgers, and summer breeze... who could ask for anything more?!?
We then proceeded to New Day Meadery to try their cider selections. We agree, the "South Cider" was worth the trip!