August 27, 2012

We are in the Hill Country Outback, not really in the middle of nowhere and  also not that far from the pavement either.  Both ‘the burg’ and Mason have some fine eateries and one of the best is Hill Top Cafe, less than 15 minutes from our door and worth the visit.

Oysters Bruton, their Fried Shrimp, Tenderloin Quesadillas.  All good and their wine list is short, but very respectable and they have a full bar, live music and you are likely to see some famous luminaries on your visit there.  Seriously!

In Mason, you’ll certainly want to try Santo’s Taqueria and the Sandstone Cellers Winery and Wine Bar for ‘made from scratch’ deliciousness.  We always say we’ll take some of the Guacamole home only to find that we’re using our FINGERS to get the very last of the gorgeous green stuff out of the container!  And with the local cheeses and meats from the Hill Country area, your glass of  wine will not last long once you taste the artisinal goat cheese from Mason County.

I love this beautiful rugged and sometimes dusty Earth out here.  It’s why we put in a pool.  One of the reasons.  That and the therapeutic effects of long floats in the cool, clean water is highly restorative as you search the 200 degree horizon and linger, re-hydrated, as the sun finally begins to set.   I promise:  you likely not want to waddle much further than poolside when it’s time for the next meal.

Good thing you let us make dinner for you that evening.

Our popular 4 course dinner includes an mouthwatering appetizer, great and good seasonal salad or seasonal soup, a wonderfully delicious and beautifully presented entre and a selection of an outrageous house desert.  And bread  with Amish butter.  Criminal.   All of this goodness is served either in our lobby dining area or poolside, depending.   We also do lots of things with chocolate.  Price?  $35 per person and it includes wine.  And, certainly, you may bring your wine or spirit of your choosing and we will cork and serve you til your heart is content and your appetites are satiated.

Sample menu?  Of course:

• Blue Crab and Albacore Crab Cake or Grand Marnier Prawns with Wasabi Aoli
• Antipasti Mixta with Mixed Field Greens, Goat Cheese, Pepporchini and Olives
• Grilled and Brined Pork Tenderloin with Plum Chipotle Sauce
• Grilled Sweet Potato Medallions, Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Corn
• Artisinal Bread with Amish Butter
• Tres Lunas House Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce or Choc. Cheesecake
• Darn good, well priced Texas Wine; Red or White

Sound great to you?  Good.  Let us know if we can prepare a Bed & Dinner experience for you and your mate and we’ll get started just straight away!

Bon Appetite!