Most of the antique shops have closed down. Due to the recession?
Anyhow he wanted to take me to a fantastic restaurant he'd been introduced to last year. Excited about a nice country-style rickety floored bistro I skipped my protein shake in the morning and left the stomach empty.
The entire side and front of the brick had been plastered with ABC Gum. The colors made a pretty collage, but the thought--alone--made my muscles tense. This wasn't going to be the cute little gingham blasted cafe.
However, they served hamburger meat mixed with onions and stewed in beer batter. Although not a fan, the sandwich was quite tasty. The tea was very good and the floor, although not squeaky nor wooden, was clean.

Overall, the time we spent together was worth the drive.


