Foxfield, the Conclusion

We made it back from another fun and successful Foxfield weekend. Here are some of the highlights:

• Friday dinner at Michael’s Bistro (sorry they don't have a webpage!): Michael’s is a Cville institution and is one of the handful of establishments on “the Corner” that hasn’t changed in the last 10 or so years since I first came to UVA. It features tasty food, good beer, and a low-key atmosphere perfect for hanging with a group. 
• Bodo’s Bagels: We enjoyed the always popular Bodo’s Bagels (another Cville institution) on both Saturday at Foxfield and on Sunday morning before we headed home. Bodo’s is hands down my favorite bagel place of all time. I have never had a bagel anywhere else that I thought was anywhere near as good—that might seem like blasphemy coming from someone who lived in NYC for a couple of years but it’s true. My dream is to open a franchise in Northern Virginia (home to many a UVA alum)—it would make a killing!
• The Main Event: We could not have asked for a better Foxfield. The rain held off (we even had a moment of sun), we did not sit in traffic, and the set up/break down of our plot was a cinch. And we saw horses—lots of them! Good times were definitely had by all. I credit much of the success to Stephanie and Matt’s expert planning.
• And my food contributions? A hit! All but 3 of the cookies were eaten along with about 2/3 of the pasta salad…given the significant quantities of food leftover, that’s saying something.  And I got a number of compliments regarding both. I would definitely recommend making either or both of these recipes for any picnic/tailgate/potluck you may have this Spring/Summer!

Unfortunately our weekend did not end with this high note. Poor Jason had to go into the office  yesterday afternoon for what he originally thought would only be a few hours of work. He didn’t end up getting home until midnight! Not the best way to end the weekend/start the week but here’s hoping that it only gets better from here.