The Flying Pig by maggiemae

The Flying Pig

Not a real animal but a small cafe on a country road. The weather was lovely - warm with little wind and we sat outside. Prices were rather high, we thought but chose the open steak sandwich. The steak had been slow cooked and should have been delicious. However, it was so tough and dry that we could hardly talk for some while. Then when we managed to swallow, we spoke to the chef who seemed to be quite horrifed that we would complain about his food! I have to say though, that the music and the water was delightful!

Three good things;
1. They said we don't have to pay for the meals. We attempted to pay for at least one but they refused.
2. A lovely day in the country attending a music festival, well organised with groups playing but piss poor at advertising - only 2 people there!
3. One of our group was not a regular member and sang with gusto - unfortunately she was very flat! John took videos and they are too embarrassing to show.
I like the pop of the umbrellas. And the bright lighting fits the good response of the owners to the problem food.
March 15th, 2014  
Love this vibrant capture, sounds like you're having a great time.
March 15th, 2014  
Looks like a great spot - shame about the steaks!
March 15th, 2014  
Vee
That's looking at the glass half full! ((that the music and water was delightful!:)
March 15th, 2014  
Looks like a wonderful atmosphere for a meal.
March 15th, 2014  
Don't you hate going out and spending money on lousy food? That really gripes me. Glad that you had a nice time besides that. Cincinnati is known for our Flying Pig Marathon. It was at first a meat packing city.
March 16th, 2014  
The photo has a lovely feel to it with nice lighting and tones, sorry the food didn't match the image you have created but at least it seems to owners may have listened to your comments and hopefully worked on improving their steaks!
March 16th, 2014  
Too bad it looks better than it tasted!
March 16th, 2014  
I love the yellow of the umbrellas against all that red/pink. Looks like a nice place to sit and enjoy the music.
March 16th, 2014  
It is so funny just to imagine you sit there battling with the meat silently.
March 16th, 2014  
sounds like a day of mixed signals.
March 16th, 2014  
Lovely captured of a funny day
March 16th, 2014  
Sounds like a day to remember maggiemae......good you didn't have to pay but not a pleasant feeling to leave....why do they never accept that the customer is always right & if it was tough it was tough!!!
Lovely setting though. Loved the image of the flat singer....I think perhaps you better give the area a miss next year!!!
March 16th, 2014  
The atmosphere looks great by your picture . Too bad thefood didn't match. Maybe just drinks if there is a next time. ;~}
March 16th, 2014  
It looks quite welcoming
March 16th, 2014  
Looks like a very charming place.
March 16th, 2014  
I really like the hint of the view in the background. Nice of the chef to not make you pay. as it should have been..
March 16th, 2014  
Nice shot. This looks like a very lovely place to eat. It is too bad the food did not live up to the view.
March 16th, 2014  
nice tones in the image maggie, sorry your meal was a disaster !
March 16th, 2014  
@yaorenliu When the chef came in with a flurry and stood by our table and said in a demanding voice" I hear there is a problem", we couldn't answer because we were chewing, chewing!
March 17th, 2014  
The orange umbrellas and the way you've used them make this shot, Maggiemae--fav for me!
March 17th, 2014  
Lovely comp, I hate being disappointed when eating out
March 17th, 2014  
Shame about the steaks...glad they didn't make you pay for them.
March 17th, 2014  
You had me quite jealous with the description of the weather, but the food sounds like such a disappointment. :( Sorry!!
March 18th, 2014  
two people at the festival? maybe the people weren't feeling so festive what with a cyclone warning. nice capture and the umbrellas are quite interesting and that background quite engaging.
March 18th, 2014  
That looks like a nice country cafe. Shame about the meals. Your commentary makes me smile.
March 18th, 2014  
Bev
Nice shot, Maggiemae. Nice colors and shadows.
March 18th, 2014  
Sorry about the food.....in a place like that they should know better. Lovely setting though, and I got a huge laugh out of your comments :-)
March 19th, 2014  
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