Friday, October 23, 2015

Road Trip - Stonecat

Appeared the day was going to be great for leaf-peepin' in the Finger Lakes. So Joan and I decided to first go to our favorite restaurant on Seneca Lake, The Stonecat Cafe. The organic regional cuisine served here is terrific.

After the hostess lead us to our table, Kim, our waitress, greeted us, poured out water, and recited the specials for the day. We both ordered the Cornmeal Crusted Catfish Sandwich. This golden-fried catfish was served with Hector pepper mayo and greens, a fresh dill cole slaw, and a pickle. Mine came with a grilled sesame seed bun; Joan was bun-less but the catfish appeared slightly larger. We both had soup. Joan's was a gluten-free tangy squash bisque and mine was a creamy potato.
Across the highway in front of The Stonecat Cafe
Behind The Stonecat Cafe

Leaving the restaurant we went to Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards.
Then we made our way to Watkins Glen. Our journey was temporarily detained by a train.
The waterfront at Watkins Glen was brisk but colorful. The public bathrooms were clean.
A similar photo of this boathouse is featured on the cover of the fall issue of

We continued our trip up the west side of Seneca Lake stopping at Glenora Wine Cellars.

The leaves were colorful with the emphasis on oranges and yellows with an occasional red.

Another successful road trip.

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