Lunch At EtCetera

We went out to EtCetera Winery with the Larsons the week before they left post.  They had been out there several times; it was our first.  EtCetera treated us very nicely, with some wine on the porch before lunch and a tour.  Lunch consisted of placinte, cheese and veg, zeama, and rabbit.  Every bit of it was excellent.  EtCetera is known for its rabbit dishes.  We had a wonderful time with the Larsons, too!

Thank You Sasha, Dima, and Sergiu

We were overwhelmed when Andreas' guys presented us with this beautiful handwoven rug.  It's one Moldovan thing we had not been able to get, but on top of that, it's gorgeous.  The rug's two sides have different color schemes and it's all wool.  I love it, and so does Andreas.  We will miss you guys but will remember you every time we see this - and other times too!

Seconding A Flower

I am almost halfway done with this piece!  The second flower is filling in.

Andreas' Favorite

During our last couple of months in Moldova we went to Smokehouse at least weekly.  It quickly became Andreas' favorite restaurant.

A Little Abstract

We bought this pastel, framed, in Uruguay.  Unfortunately our maid broke the frame in Moldova.  Our framers, though, made it look better than new with the floating glass frame.

Chirping Away

The birdies are coming along fairly well.  You can see them on the outer edges now as the inside is looking rather neglected.

Fanconi Fail

 
Sometimes, despite the lovely food and presentation, the atmosphere can totally turn you off a restaurant.  Such was our problem with Fanconi, located next to the circus in Chisinau.  As you can see, the food is gorgeous and they even have Italian prosecco.  The problems?  The menus are -only- in Russian.  At least there are photos, but still.  They are also located on a very busy street and we arrived just after rush hour on a weekday.  A bus stop is right in front of the restaurant.  The noise makes it very hard to have a conversation with your table companions.  Other than that, it was a delightful place.  Perhaps, if you go, you should be seated indoors.