It only took a month to find a date to spend the day in the country with my friend. We were celebrating her birthday and she is a busy Mom. So this day was all about a delicious lunch and shopping. First stop Plymouth for lunch at Taste.
Plymouth is in the heart of Amador wine country and there are a number of tasting rooms. Entrepreneurs are investing in a new Guest hotel, Rest. We found some great items at a newly opened wine-themed gift shop Accents by Twisted Cork.
We enjoyed a yummy lunch at Taste. We shared two small plates and each ordered a large plate. With wine and tip it was a pricey $83.00. The mushroom cigars and deviled eggs were perfect with complimentary sauces. I loved my lamb meatballs with roasted potatoes. Cameon loved her gnocchi with beef and vegetables. We were too full for dessert.
We decided to drive on to Sutter Creek, which has been our destination on past road trips. It has been years since we have been to Sutter Creek and CalTrans has since completed the new Highway 49. After a little confusion we found it. We had a lot of fun walking both sides of main street popping into shops that piqued our interest. It was the perfect backdrop for a good catch up conversation.
Amador County is about 1 hour from downtown Sacramento and is like another world with old Western towns, lots of ranching and vineyards, and a variety of specialty stores. I do not think it will be as long until our next day out in Amador.
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Sounds fancy? Any seafood? I also do food blogs 🙂
Yes they offer lobster, halibut, and prawns. Here is a link to the menu: http://restauranttaste.com/page/?page=7 I enjoy food as part of the adventure of travel.