So after a day on the lake, we had plans to visit an Italian restaurant that I'd read some good reviews on. Problem was, when I called to ask if they could get 11* people in tonight for dinner, they kind of laughed and said they were booked up for the evening. So on to plan B. Even though it was the day after Valentine's Day, apparently, it was still a very popular night for going out to eat. Friday? Really? I don't get it.
(* We had 11 because OS was involved in a family dinner, and Rich was taking his nephew, who's a student at UV, out as well)
We did finally get some reservations at another Italian place - this one right across the road from the hotel. You could walk to this place, and, well, we did. The place is called Pulcinella's and seemed like a nice, cozy place to eat.
They had some very interesting specials for the night, as well as some very enticing dishes on the regular menu. We had an assortment of appetizers - olives, grilled mushrooms, calamari in an aoli (isn't that French?!) sauce. We also included some more exotic fare, such as roasted brussel sprouts in Balsamic and Parmesean, and some carpacio. For the entrees, a good number of us at the table went for the linguine and clams, while Brett ended up with a chicken parm that was as big as a frisbee. Everyone seemed pleased with their choices, and we all left stuffed to the gills. Upon making it back to the hotel, some headed for their rooms to turn in, while others (who will remain nameless, but I bet you can guess who, since it seems to be the usual suspects) headed to the hotel bar for a nightcap. (I, myself, am enjoying a glass of the Zaya rum I slipped in my luggage for those "down times" on the trip.)
On tap for tomorrow: the Ice Holes play at 9:20am; the 2's play at 12:40pm; then we both play at 2:40pm. The temps are supposed to be a little cooler, so I am hoping we won't have the standing water that we accumulated today.
Good night and good luck.
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