The rabbit arrived, savory and rustic and hearty. The braised meat has been reserved, and the braising liquid reduced to a tasty sauce with mushrooms, peas and carrots. The sauce and the meat are then tossed in the pappardelle, long flat, broad noodles, and garnished with Parmesan cheese.
The Mahi-Mahi is seasoned with the chef’ s secret spice rub, brushed with butter and broiled. It arrived with roasted butternut squash glazed with chutney and broccoli, but the star of the plate is the cumincaper-mayo sauce, which gets raves from the wife. The generous portions and friendly, relaxing surroundings make for a pleasant dining experience. A range of delectable desserts are offered, and, although I was technically sated, for purely professional reasons, I felt I must try the bread pudding, about which I have heard good things.
Sometimes we forget life’ s simple pleasures— they fade into the background of the everyday hustle and bustle of life— a good glass of wine, dinner out with your truest love, a well-prepared, thoughtful meal, a building that has stood the test of time in the heart of a community that has stood the test of time.
To associate familiarly, over a scoop of hot sweet pudding floating in a bowl of cream. I was profoundly satisfied. To“ hobnob” is“ to associate familiarly”, according to my dictionary, and the aptly-named Hobnob corner has become an iconic meeting place for locals and vistiors alike. •
porcelain and stoneware pottery by Larry Spears fine art photography by Kyle Spears
handcrafted jewelry • handpainted silk scarves Next to the Nashville House, Downtown Nashville www. spearspottery. com • 812.988.1286
HOMESTEAD
Weaving Studio
Quality Handwovens by Chris Gustin
Southeastern Brown County 6285 Hamilton Creek Road
Open 11 to 5 most days
Visit us on the Back Roads Studio Tour www. homesteadweaver. com • 812-988-8622
Albert C. Drake Goldsmith, Silversmith
40 years of quality service in Brown County
Open every day 10 am – 6 pm
87 East Main St., Nashville, IN
812-988-6990 touchofsilver @ gmail. com www. touchofsilvergoldandold. com
Jan./ Feb. 2014 • Our Brown County 27