However, I love trying new things and I am so glad that I did!įun Fact: These crabs are considered “soft-shell” because they are harvested right after they molt off their exoskeleton therefore, there is nothing on your plate that you cannot eat! This made for another first I had never tried soft-shell crab before, and quite honestly, I wasn’t very familiar with it. Our second pairing, and main course, consisted of the deliciously complex Michae l Shaps 2015 Petit Manseng from Monticello, VA paired with Soft-shell Crab and Ricotta Ravioli. Carriere 2017 Rose’ Pin ot Noir from Oregon paired with A Mixed Green Salad and Heirloom Baby Beets! I had actually never tried beetroot before, but these were outstanding! The colors of the beets are absolutely gorgeous, and the Rose’ was by far my favorite that I’ve ever had! Our first pairing began with an outstanding J.K. And come on, can we just talk about how cute the butter is?

Since Terrapin is a farm-to-table restaurant, their menu changes quite frequently! However, guests always have the option to dine a la carte or choose a 4-course wine pairing dinner. Terrapin Restaurant is a farm-to-table style, fine dining restaurant located just a few blocks from the ocean! I loved being able to walk to the restaurant from our hotel! Experiencing new, local restaurants is one of my absolute favorite parts of traveling, and Terrapin Restaurant in VA Beach did not disappoint! My mother and I were kindly hosted by Terrapin for a 3-course wine-paring dinner – and Terrapin’s managing partner, Brian Williams, was an outstanding host!

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