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User: Bobbi
Age: 56-65
How often do you stay at B&Bs? Almost Never
What type of accommodation do you normally choose? Moderate
What was the purpose of your visit? Event

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1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant Tryon, NC

Posted By on 11/15/2008

We actually didn't stay at the Inn but were looking for a new restaurant to try. We only live about 40 minutes away, but would love to stay here some day. The hospitality was wonderful and it was nice to be remembered by my earlier phone inquiry about the menu. We immediately felt so welcome and as the evening went on we felt like old friends. Our dinner was wonderful in every way. Our waitperson was very knowledgeable about all aspects of their menu. I was torn between two of my favorites for an appetizer and decided on the chicken livers when I was told that they were the chef's specialty. Wow-what a delicious choice! They were cooked perfectly, not deep fried and dry as I have experienced since living in the south. The sauce was unbelievable and I so wish I had the recipe. Honestly the best appetizer I have ever eaten! I ordered the creamy seafood soup instead of salad and was glad I did-a very nice subtle flavor and good consistency. Oh-and the dinner rolls that were served before soup and salad were very soft and so fresh-I guess that's why they tasted so good. I ordered the fresh trout for my entree-couldn't have been happier if I had caught it myself. The way it was prepared and seasoned added a nice variation to the usual trout fare and only enhanced the flavor of the trout. My husband and son thoroughly enjoyed the Australian lamb chops-cooked perfectly. A nice surprise were the fresh vegetables (as sides of vegetables are sometimes just ho-um and often times overlooked and overcooked). The presentation alone was very nice with the vegetables julienne sliced and arranged nicely, but the best part was the delightful taste. Another great sauce which made this a truly exciting dish on it's own. For dessert, my vanilla creme brulet was just like it should taste with a nice crispness on top. Equally good was my son's chocolate brulet. A special for the evening was concocted by our waitperson (I think it was called a pumpkin martini), almost like a pudding but very light and what flavors. My husband is fussy about desserts and he truly loved this one. If I wasn't so full I would have ordered this for a second dessert, but showed restraint. All the portions served were generous but not overwhelming. I finally don't have to agonize now about where to take our out of town family and friends for dinner. Now I have a place I would be proud to have even my chef friend eat at when visiting from Seattle. The grounds at the Inn are beautiful and just down the hill, the cute little town of Tryon is perfect for visitors who want to get a flavor of our wonderful Western North Carolina. Hope you all enjoy! Bobbi-Zirconia, NC

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