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| - You know the Lens Crafters slogan, "Ready in about an hour". I was waiting at the mercy of the glasses gods, not really in the mood to shop, so I decided to talk a stroll to the other end of the mall for a glass of wine. I considered each of the different restaurant options, but with the main goal in mind, wine, I opted for Maggiano's.
The rest of the mall was sparse, but you would never guess it was a Tuesday night upon entering. The joint was hopping. I found a vacant seat at the bar and grabbed their wine list. I usually start with a white, but my mood was askew due to the onset of cool weather and early sunset. After a brief study, I requested a glass of Meiomi Pinot Noir. Score!! Now, what to do with my hands while I sit here, but of course, an appetizer! All of my friends can attest that I've been on a calamari quest of late. Not surprising, I opt for the calamari.
While I'm kicking back sipping my savory cherry berry juice, the fellow next to me, a tourist from Connecticut, strikes up a lively conversation. I discover he works for the Travel Channel, has an exact opposite wine palate from me, and we were both at the same event last Saturday (the Lee's 9th annual Wine Experience).
Perfecto! Little golden rings cooked to lightly crunchy perfection arrive. Pair them with Maggiano's famous marinara that suggests nuances of garlic, onion, and basil and I'm one happy camper who forgot she was waiting on anything. The Lens Crafters notification call comes and goes, but I'm not ready to leave just yet, so I order up another glass of wine. This time I order up a Cline Ancient Vines Zin, which isn't bad at all.
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