A Visit To An Osteria

While we were in Las Vegas, Jason and Paula took us to a wonderful Osteria one evening, called Nora's Wine Bar and Osteria. It was such a lovely place to go. "Osteria" is an Italian restaurant where the "main attraction" is wine -- and the food (which was outstanding) is there to enhance the wine. Can you think of anything better?? Each course and entree is brought out separately and is meant to be shared with everyone at the table. The idea is that you take your time to eat and share your day, your thoughts, your time with friends/family. The atmosphere was charming. You can buy a "debit card" and use it to get a measured amount of wine (one, three or five ounces) . The amount is then taken from your card. We received some bad advice and purchased one card with a large amount for the four of us to share. Well....the wine sampling area is computerized, so it only allows you to have so many ounces per hour!! That was kind of a bummer. The bartender had to keep reprogramming the machine. Other than that, we had a great time. If you ever get to Italy and see an Osteria, know it would be a great place to go and enjoy some quality time that is not on the normal "tourist attraction" list!!

Our daughters are sure broadening our horizons!! It is so much fun. May we never get too old that we don't want to learn and experience new things. There is a saying, "When I die, I want to slide into heaven with chocolate in one hand and a glass of wine in the other!!" Here's to life and Two Friends' Tales and Travels!!