Here in Michigan there are numerous Art Fairs across the state. Some are very large like the Ann Arbor Art Fair, to very small community Art Fairs.  The Plymouth Art Fair is one of the largest in the state and is located right center in the Downtown area.  It encompasses several blocks included the park which is part of the Downtown.

My Bride and I went there for a leisurely evening to see the assorted art work and crafts being offered.  It is more for the enjoyment of looking as we no longer have any space on our walls for any additional art.  After all of these years, we have accumulated more art, then we can even show.

After walking the twelve blocks or so, of exhibits we decided to have dinner and make a night of it.  Plymouth has many restaurants, so that was not a problem; it was deciding which one to try.   There was a wine bar that had recently changed names and we had enjoyed stopping there for a glass or two of wine with some small plates to accompany the wine.  Since the change of names, the restaurant not only expanded the wine list, but the choices of dining as well.

Zin Wine Bar and Restaurant was doing a brisk business that evening, in spite of the heat wave that our area has endured recently.  We sat down, and had some much needed ice water and started looking at the menu and the wine list.   The meal aspect was quite easy to select as my Bride had opted for a “Michigan Spinach Salad” and a Seafood Ceviche; and I chose the Duck Confit.  There were many wines that were being served by the glass or by the bottle, and they also offered a “tasting pour.”  I do like a Viognier wine, but I decided to try a “taste” prior to ordering a bottle of it.  When it came, the flowery nose of the wine was stronger then I wanted for the dishes that were going to come.  Since we were still cooling down from the weather I opted for a bottle of Crossroads Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough.  It was chilled properly and had that crispness that was just right for the food and to help us cool down.

After a fine meal, our server suggested a dessert and we decided to try two options.  One was a chocolate mousse that was flash frozen using Nitrogen gas, so that it started crispy and as it warmed it became even creamier.  The other dessert was a “Beggars Purse” which was a pastry puff filled with a lemon mascarpone filling.  We were impressed by both and couldn’t decide which of the two the better choice was.  I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention that the quality of the service was excellent.  We look forward to trying “Zin” again.