April 11, 2008 at 7:40am
STEPH DEROSA: NIGHT OF WINE AND CHOICES >>>
It was only a matter of time before the KAke’s artistic skin rubbed off on me. Last night we ventured into Tacoma’s art scene a week before Third Thursday Art Walk. The Mad Hat Tea Company hosted a humble welcoming to all interested in catching a glimpse into locally inspired treasures.
I caught up with a featured friend (in my book, anyway) Houston S. Wimberly III. His colors drew me in, and the pieces were amazing.
Daniel Blue sold a hefty piece, well worth every penny.
I originally purchased the piece I Heart Engineers by Maureen, co-owner of the Mad Hat. My husband is an engineer, so I asked her to explain the story. “Oh I’ll do more than that, I’ll write it down for you,†she said. It was a goldmine. I pictured it framed, with the explanation next to it. It was perfect.
Then KAke pointed out something on the next wall. Dammit. It was a now a choice I had to make. What do I choose: The engineer ink, or the heart ink. I hate decisions. And don’t even try to tell me “both.†Even KAke knows better than that.
I chose the heart ink. And I love it. My first Tacoma piece, congrats to me!
Afterward KAke suggested Over The Moon Cafe for dinner. I had never been (besides the rampant Swarner Communications Christmas party turned gift exchange massacre next door in The Ruby Room), so that seemed like a pleasant treat to my taste buds. “Do they have a nice pour of wine?†I asked KAke. She replied, “If not, I’ll give you all my jewelry.†Well, seeing as how that’s her only asset, I trusted her.
The Moon Mountain wine was strong, silky, and poured extremely smooth. I had the salmon: perfectly cooked with just a perfect amount of sweetness. KAke noted the sage chicken as one of the best things she’s tasted.
The wine flowed all night, and the night was grand. I can’t wait for next Thursday’s Art Walk, where I’ll be viewing some of Chris Sharp’s work at the UWT. Hope to see you guys there!
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