Our night away

It must be 11 pm. I feel the urge to blog!!

Jon arranged for us to get away this past Sat for our anniversary (7 years on the 10th!!). This is a BIG treat for us as we do not live near any family so I really don't feel comfortable asking friends to watch Anna over night (I hate to ask for favors, even though I have wonderful friends that would probably do it). Jon took it on himself to call Jill and ask her to watch Anna. What a wonderful surprise!! Anna went to Jill's house and we went to Asheville for all day Sat, Sat night and most of the day Sunday.

I love Asheville. It is such a beautiful, relaxing city to visit. I love the vibe that is given off as you walk downtown or even as you drive through the streets.

My biggest find this weekend was a place called French Broad Chocolate Lounge. Yes, I said Chocolate Lounge. We stumbled across this quaint little establishment after we had dinner, followed by coffee, and were on the way to The Thirsty Monk (guess whose idea that last one was?). This place had a line about 10 people deep (at least) when we arrived but I was won over by the decadent chocolate cake I saw gliding past me.

The Chocolate Lounge had chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. You could get sipping chocolate, shakes, truffle torte, chocolate cakes, truffles galore, and much more. Ah yes, you could also order wine and beer. Jon ended up getting a beer float and I got a piece of truffle torte w/ local blackberry sauce drizzled on the side. All I can say is MMMmmmm....

We did end up going to The Thirsty Monk but it was not as exciting as the Chocolate Lounge. I firmly believe Knoxville needs a Chocolate Lounge!

The trip was great! It was nice and relaxing to wander around most of the day, eat at our leisure, and stay out until almost midnight. I think we will have to do this again. ;)

Side note: We ended up at the same hotel that messed up our room service tab and told us that the pool was open when it wasn't (hotwire.com). The room was nice but again customer service was not so great. We didn't have a hotel info or room service menu in the room. The coffee maker did not have cream and sugar w/ it, so when I called down in the am to request some brought up to me, I was told "Let me see if we have any.... (me waiting patiently). You'll have to come down to get it." Grrr. As if I want to come down in my pjs just for some sugar. I should have requested another towel and Oh, by the way, could I get some cream and sugar for the coffee you left in my room for me to make? I did notice as we left, the housekeeper's cart had PLENTY of cream and sugar.

That is strike two West Asheville Holiday Inn.