Happy 21st Anniversary!!!

July 15th, Greg and I celebrated our 21st Wedding Anniversary. Amazing that it has been that long, but here we are...almost 8 kids later, numerous house pets, many cars, and a few house moves.

Over the years, we have always celebrated with a dinner for 2. In the beginning, we started small, but over the years and many job promotions later, we are able to afford more. For many years, we chose The Century Inn as our place of celebration. Sadly, they burned down this time last year....our wonderful place and many memories in a matter of minutes went up in smoke. We have been patiently awaiting the rebuild, but it is taking much longer than we could have ever expected....it just sits boarded up awaiting its fate. 

We searched and searched for a new place that would be even just a bit comparable. Not only do we love "chef inspired" dishes, but a nice atmosphere. We made reservations for a place in Uniontown, Pa known as "Generations"....an upscale restaurant that is located in an old house that dates back to the 1840's. 

The chefs are an older married couple, Ann and Ron Popovec, taught to cook by their culinary graduate son added to self teaching themselves along the way. Their daughter serves as a chef and waitress. The restaurant seats only around 32+ and is only open 5pm-9pm, Mon-Sat so reservations are definitely a must! 

Walking into the house, you are welcomed by framed photos of ancestors and a photo of the original house and its story. The front 2 rooms (most likely a living room and parlor previously) are the dining areas. The decor consists of wallpaper giving a feel for times past mixed with contemporary ceiling fixtures and seating. A small contemporary oil lamp adds ambiance to each table. 

The menu is not too big, but offers many choices just the same. My husband and I are "course eaters" when we go fancy and were able to do just fine with this menu. 

For our First Course, we chose the Sicilian Tomato Bread. 6 pieces are included in this yummy appetizer! 

You don't want to pass up the "Soup du Jour" as your Second 

Course. Tonight, it was the Chicken Pastini.

We each had a cup. Greg says that he has never had soup so similar to his Italian grandmother's soup until now.

Third Course, a fresh Side Salad that is large enough to call a regular salad. With soft carrot sticks, grape tomato halves, black olives and beet triangles along with their house vinaigrette, you get a wonderful bite of greens!

Our main dishes were our Fourth Course. 

I chose the Chicken Maria. Sauteed Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil and Wine topped with Feta Cheese. 

I chose the Fingerling Potatoes as my side. 

Greg chose the Chicken Parmesan.

He picked the Penne Pasta as his accompanying side dish. 

Let me just take a minute to bring up the fresh baked Italian Bread served at dinner. Thick, soft, awesome!!

Fifth and Final Course....Dessert. 

Now, for anyone who knows me, knows that I am not a raspberry fan at all, in any way. I don't like them in berry form, ice cream or pudding form...I just don't like raspberries. I decided to try the Raspberry Creme' Brulee' as my dessert. Can you believe it? 

Mark my words...this is one of the best desserts I have ever had in my life! Just created this week by the chef, I'm sure it will end up being a favorite. Subtle raspberry mixed with the wonders that are Creme' Brulee'. 

I was surprised that Greg passed up the White Chocolate Cheesecake and went with the Lemon Creme Cake with a Meringue Crust (I think he wanted to share and knows I don't like Cheesecake) One more dessert to add to the favorites list. So light and fluffy  :)

At the end of our meal, we were greeted by the wonderful chefs. Ann spoke with us on a personal level about her family as well as ours and told us how she went from owning a pizza place to this marvelous restaurant. 

We are very excited to return to this establishment! If you are looking for a nice place to go on a special occasion, give them a try....you won't be disappointed!