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Though my husband isn’t crazy about their food, I finally wore him down enough for another evening at one of my favorite cocktail bars, The Blind Pig.
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Located in downtown Gardiner…
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In a lovely old brick building…
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With a terraced outdoor seating section…
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We made straight for the bar… because that’s where the magic happens. The Pig’s cocktail list is epic and changes with the seasons. I started with a pear mojito because it’s my go to there and never disappoints.
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Luckily the salmon baked in parchment paper with roasted fingerlings and asparagus tickled my spouse’s tastebuds so much he agreed to rethink his previous Blind Pig ban.
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I had a yummy lamb bolognese, and because we were sitting under a pig wearing a pink cowboy hat…
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A blackberry lavender margarita as well.
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Dessert was homemade lemon blueberry cake…
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Which the husband didn’t like and I was forced to finish by myself.
Oh. The hardships I endure for love…
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River's world..... 
So educate me please, what are fingerlings?
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Nice town, a fair amount bigger than mine. It looks worth a visit. I’ll sneak through so you won’t think I’m stalking you.
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Not my town, but be sure to wave when you drive by…
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lemon blueberry cake … i want that!
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Sorry. I ate half there and half the next day…
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as it should be 🙂
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Okay, I had it for breakfast. But in my defense… there was fruit.
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Oh now that food and those cocktails look scrumptious! Glad to know that this was a very positive visit and you both enjoyed yourself. So what did the hubs NOT like about that wonderful looking lemon blueberry cake?
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Most cakes you order at restaurants have been in the refrigerator. This makes them dense and heavier than when they’re just baked. If it’s heavy.. he won’t eat it.
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Oh man whatsnot to like ? Its cake
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He’s not a cake guy.
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So you ordered it or it was the dessert thst came with the meal ?
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We wanted to split a dessert and he chose it. Why, I don’t know…
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We made right for the bar — ah, a couple after my own heart!
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If it’s just the two of us… and there’s no stunning view to enjoy from a window table? The bar is where you’ll find us.
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Lovely shots of the streets, buildings and outdoor terrace area. Nice ambience overall. You didn’t score the blackberry lavender. What do you give it out of 10?
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To be honest it wasn’t a favorite. Not enough blackberry, not enough lavender…
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The magic could happen on the outdoor terrace, too. If you wave your wand around hard enough.
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It can, be the chances of my husband finding someone new to talk to would be less…
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What a lovely restaurant!
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It’s a fun vibe.
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Sometimes you have to say, ‘they just had an off day,’ and try again. There you go! The lemon blueberry dessert looks terrific.
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When it comes to food my husband isn’t big on second chances.
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Same thing in my house. 😫
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Didn’t like lemon blueberry layer cake? I can’t … I don’t … I’m speechless. Even bad lemon blueberry layer cake is good. This is a universal truth.
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You’re preaching to the choir sister…
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