One of Hubby’s and my favorite places to go is up to my parents’ place in Blairsville. We call it “the cabin,” but it’s actually a three-story house stuck to the side of a mountain with a fabulous view, even on gloomy days:
| Look closely for hints of fall color. |
We’ve been up there quite a few times and have had the fun of exploring Blairsville itself. Granted, it’s not a huge place, so it doesn’t take very long. Here are some highlights:
| Beautiful new space |
| Yum! |
The Wine Shoppe: They’ve just moved into their gorgeous new space on the square, and when we were there a couple of weeks ago, it was hopping with a tasting of the Bogle Phantom. It’s a lovely dark fruity fall sipper. The shop has a nice selection for reasonable prices, and Bill and Jane are lovely.
Cabin Coffee: Yes, this is a chain coffee place, but it is not THAT chain coffee place. Love the outdoor patio and camouflage coffee mugs. No, I didn’t get one. I’m not worried about the deer stealing my coffee. Yes, the coffee is good.
| Rockers! |
| No more caffeinated critters |
| The inspirational quote outside the bathrooms. |
Michalee’s Italian Life Caffe: Right near the Wine Shoppe, so you can grab a bottle and bring it in. Hubby and I had a fabulous lunch there. Amazingly, I don’t have pictures of it.
Bearding Bottle Shop: Right below the Wine Shoppe. Seriously, the square is getting to be one-stop shopping. They have growlers, beer tastings, and a nice selection of Belgian beers.
No, I don’t know why all these places except the coffee shop only have Facebook pages, not real websites. I’m just excited for how far Blairsville has come since my parents bought up there before they realized it was a dry county (not anymore, thankfully). You still have to go elsewhere to buy hard liquor, but I’m happy with the beer and wine. Stay tuned for other culinary adventures in the mountains!