Whose Garden?

We recently went to the Hotel Roanoke for a meal.  It was the first one there that wasn't perfect.  On the other hand I didn't fix it or do the dishes, so that was pretty nice.

On the way in we saw a VERY small herb garden.  It looked like it was mostly for show.  How could a small garden with just the smallest of new plants be the Chef's Garden for a large hotel restaurant?  I assume the garden will get bigger and maybe then they can use some fresh herbs for there.

 

We wondered how the small garden along the walkway to the front door would stay nice, what with all the visitors.  And maybe some with dogs?  How would it be safe from that sort of thing?

 

Then we noticed that it was already being decimated by a large predatory animal.  One of the ones with very large teeth!

 

Kind of scary, really.  What if it stopped destroying the herbs and decided to charge us?  We backed carefully away and came out a different door.  That was a close one!

I'm pretty sure this garden will not be supplying any restaurants!

Anniversary

Our 36th anniversary was last night.  We went out to dinner at the Regency Room in the Hotel Roanoke. 

 

We have tried to go on several occasions, but they were always booked.   Of course, we always called on a holiday, when we had family visiting.  Our waitress suggested we book two months before any big holiday, like Mother's Day or Valentine's Day.

Speaking of our waitress, she was also from Buchanan.   It's not every day you meet a fellow Buchananite.  Is that the correct term?  Bacchanalia?  OK, I know that isn't the right term!  Or this town would be way more fun.  She was friendly, outgoing and accommodating.  Great service.

My filet mignon was tender, perfectly cooked to order and the wine reduction was sweet and just the right amount.  Lee said the crab cakes were the best he's ever eaten.  I mentioned that it was our anniversary and they gave us a lovely dessert, complete with Champagne!

 

The dinner was superb and I can highly recommend the Regency Room.  We have eaten several times in the Pine Room Pub and it was great.   But the Regency was exceptional.  We are already making plans to go back and try some of the other entrees that we didn't choose.