A Tasting on the Rappahannock

[Charming signs greet diners]

I hope everyone had a fabulous Labor Day Weekend. Last week was vacation time for me but instead of planning one big trip I planned several little ones. This proved to be a wise decision. I got to visit a few new places but also have time at home which I was craving. A few home projects that have been on my to-do list forever got tackled in between my outings which also meant I came back to the real world less stressed. Balance......I'm learning.

My mom and I set aside Saturday to visit a restaurant that had been recommended to me by a friend (Thank you Karen!). Merroir is a tasting restaurant set on the Rappahannock River about an hour and a half drive from Richmond. It offers small plates of fresh seafood, local produce, and a nice selection of craft beer and wine. We had a fabulous time and can't wait for our next visit.

[Outdoor seating offers beautiful views of the river and harbour. Hess Chardonnay was on special]

[One of my favorite dishes ever, Caprese Salad, is always better with Virginia tomatoes]

[Merroir is a tasting restaurant offering small plates and a wonderful variety of fresh seafood]

[Steamed shrimp with Old Bay and other special spices]

[The daily specials]

[Grilled oysters. My mom doesn't care for them so I had to do my duty and polish off the plate]

[Roasted corn with Tarragon Butter]

[Beautiful Shells}

[My mom, both of us showed up wearing orange and white striped shirts. I offered to change mine so we wouldn't look like traveling acrobats]

{A view of the harbour]

[I love this door frame because it reminds me of the colors of my bedroom]

[After lunch we headed over to the adjacent town of Urbanna and had some cookies and coffee for dessert]

[Miss Austen enjoying a comfy bench at the coffee shop]