Day Two - The Capital of New Brunswick - Fredericton

We were welcomed into Fredericton under sunny skies and as we drove along the flowing current of the Saint John River, we located our accommodations at the Carriage House Inn.  Circa 1875, the Carriage House is a wonderfully restored historic property on University Avenue within walking distance of downtown.  The lush hanging planters adorn the idyllic front porch (exactly what you would expect of a grand olde residence) and the leaded glass windows welcome you into the foyer.  Our host, Steve, greeted us and provided a loving tour of the home (gorgeous .... simply elegant and homey and ..... there are no words).  Our room (the last one available) is number 12 on the 2nd floor.  No disappointments here.  We let Steve know that we are enroute to PEI to visit the Culinary Institute and he lets us know that he is an alumni from there from the Hotel Operations program!
Steve is none too pleased to recommend a dinner spot for us.  He provides a map and suggests that we try .....
The Blue Door.  We arrive at the restaurant and enter the door (which is blue).  The restaurant is a unique blend of modern decor with historic building charm. After deciding that the patio, while sunny and warm, is too noisy, we are seated at a table that is separated from its neighbours by a whimsical sheer curtain.  As the sun sets the light in the room reduces to a soft glow.
We choose a wine with the help of the waiter.  A blend of red from the McLaren region of Australia.  Delicious.  Our appetizer is a daily special:  diver scallop and shrimp served with arugula salad, goat cheese and prosciutto.  Divine.  The entrees are pork belly and diver scallop served with baby bok choy, edamame, mashed potatoe and parsnip crips and wild salmon served on a  risotto cake with wilted greens.  There was not a scrap left on the plates.  Kudos to Chef Lizzie Stewart.  The owner of the Blue Door, Chris Black, has definitely got a great team here.  High recommendations for this innovative culinary event.

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