Birthday fun with hubby

It was a busy birthday weekend.  Hubby and I celebrated his 33rd year of life on Saturday.  We secured two very wonderful babysitters for Caleb and then hubby and I hit the town. I let him pick the itinerary, obviously, and most of it revolved around tasting the alcoholic beverages of Durham.

The first stop on Tour de Hubby was Wine Authorities for their Saturday tasting - though I failed to take any photos of that splendid event.

The next stop was Bull City Burger and Brewery, where hubby got down and dirty with a tasting flight that included 7 beers.  If I recall correctly those were: Parrish St. Pale Ale, Stierstadt Octoberfest, Pro Bono Publico Porter, 60 Shilling Scottish Ale, Dr. Bartlett’s Ordinary Bitter, Specialty Cayenne Hibiscus, and the Bryant Bridge Gateway Ale.

 

 

 

We also shared some Duck Frites and Deep Fried Pickle Chips. Double yum.

 

Hubby narrowed down his final selection to the Porter, which he took home in a growler.  Growlers are great. They are poured straight from the tap, last in the fridge for about 2 weeks unopened, and make husbands very happy.

Our next stop was Fullsteam Brewery - a first for us.  The setting was very fun and comfortable with food trucks parked outside, dart boards, and a "dogs allowed" policy.  There is also a great view of the brew house.

Lastly, we headed to Chapel Hill to dine at 411 West.  We began our meal with fresh baked bread and Caesar salads.  Hubby got a southwestern pizza and I got the seared salmon cakes, topped with tzatsiki sauce over hummus.

We brought home dessert to share in front of a movie - a slice of Millionaire Pie, a dreamy, creamy peanut buttery piece of heaven.

I had a divine time celebrating with my beloved.  Hope he enjoyed his big day.