Lunch at Luckett Vineyards

For the first instalment of the new series Enjoying Life,  Lynda King and I visited Luckett Vineyards on the South Mountain between Gaspereau and Avonport. We had heard that it was terrific but neither us had been there.

A magnificent view of the valley looking towards the North Mountain and Cape Blomidon is offered to diners. We ate outdoors under a white tent-like top. We both ordered soup because there was a cool breeze.

From LINK below.

From LINK below

Lynda had vegetable beef soup (Market soup) made with fresh local vegetables. (I didn't take photos of the dishes).  Hers had tender beef, celery, onion, chopped broccoli, potatoes, and carrots. "It was a bit salty for my taste."

I had seafood chowder. It was a creamy soup with a splash of a red liquid on the top - perhaps liquid paprika but not too hot. It contained lobster, shrimp, scallops, haddock, potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery.

There was nothing obviously gluten free.

Both were served with a small portion of bread and butter. We agreed that a hungry person would have needed two portions.

But we had enough room for dessert. We split a generous piece of chocolate cheesecake with strawberry sauce drizzled on it. A dollop of whipped cream and several blueberries accompanied it. Elegantly served, of course.

Including tip, we each paid about $20. Luckett is a good businessman. The customer receives a delightful experience with great service, convenient parking, and attention to detail. Soup, for example, is served in a bowl which resembles a taller than usual cup.

We agreed that we might go back and try other items. I have heard that the cheese board is great with a glass or bottle of Luckett's wine.


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