Flight Savor Fare

Every night at Flight is fun, interesting and yummy, but last night was simply magical.

Our friends Chusy Haney-Jardine and his wife, Jennifer, came to dinner. Those of you from the Asheville area may know the duo as the writers and producers of the film,“Anywhere USA” which began life as Asheville: The Movie. It won an award at Sundance last year. But, they came last night to talk to youngest daughter about Brazil because she’s off to Rio
to do a semester abroad on January 6th. (Is it evil to be jealous of your child?) Although Chusy is Venezuelan and Jennifer from these parts, they lived in Rio for two years before moving to Asheville (now that is culture shock) and had much practical information to share. We were drinking Argyle Pinot Noir, a treat because it has been impossible to get of late, something about we went over our allocation? and then we switched to Sanford, the wine Paul waxed rhapsodic about in the film “Sideways.” Chusy had the filet which is amazingly superior to home/other restaurants, Jennifer, mixed grill with scallops that melt in your mouth and hold on so well to that applewood essence. I had the mahi with some wonderful light red sauce, a new taste. That Rob, he’s so creative and full of surprises. Liza and Dawson had a Sleigh Crash martini to share. It’s so fun being 21. Scintillating conversation, of film and Rio, the best libations and excellent food make for a wonderful evening. It became magical when the romantic duo sitting a few tables down came over to talk to us. The beautiful, elegant, makeupless woman began speaking Portuegese to Chusy and Jennifer.

I looked at Sam and said, “Are we still in Hendersonville?”