Ossining

Parents, Relatives, Croton Watershed and Goldfish

Mom and Dad grew up in Ossining so they spent the weekend in there old stomping grounds. We met up with my Aunt Evelyne and my dad's cousin Barbara for brunch at Guida's in the old town center. It didn't open until 12:30 so we took a walk on the Croton aqueduct bridge. The dining room was lovely. I had the tortellini pasta with prosciutto, peas and tomato cream sauce. Not very good given the past was suppose to be fresh. The peas were hard and the prosciutto chewy and grisly in places. I think everyone else enjoyed their meals. We took a drive after our meal all around the Croton reservoir. There are some beautiful spots and the rain we've had has really kept all the hillsides lush and green with thick tree cover. Hopefully this will yield a lovely fall. For dinner we dropped off Barbara (long day for her) and met up with my cousin, Mark. We headed to Goldfish for a nice dinner. We sat upstairs at this local establishment that used to be a pub in my father's father's day, then a pub-like restaurant, even a gay bar before becoming this light and airy seafood place. I was still a bit full from lunch so I ordered a selection of oysters and the shrimp tempura appetizer. Mom had some HUGE scallops. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the staff was wonderfully attentive with everyone helping out even with a very large party being served nearby. A wonderful little find in the sleepy side streets of Ossining. It was a great day for family and reminiscing about the old days.