Virginia Highlands is a Bust

Now, on towards Mid-Town we debated where to go. We decided to find the elusive Virginia Highlands. By taking one simple turn that we had missed the first time, we were informed that we had arrived. We reprogrammed our GPS to guide us to parking, unfortunately, she tried to take us back towards Atlanta. We turned back and the normally innocuous female voice turned sinister as she instructed us to "Make an illegal U-turn when possible."

I have a new found respect for this automated female. She has some fire in her wires. Seeing how she's trying to get us into trouble, I'm a little afraid for our future. We just had a Terminator marathon and I'm slightly worried she'll become self aware. In an attempt to humanize her we have named her Reese. In memory of John Connor's heritage. I've digressed from our travels.

Anyway, excited to have actually reached this destination we looked around only to see that it had the charm of any quaint Main street anywhere. How anticlimactic. Despite that, it does have some nice boutiques and restaurants. Lots of bars.
We strolled around poking through stores and found some interesting shops. One was called The Urban Cottage, with really unique stuff you don't need but you sure as hell want! Probably the worst boutique I've seen was the one filled with workout gear and outfits. Primarily outfits. Who buys boutique price clothes you intend to sweat and get grungy in?!

For lunch we ate at Noche. A wonderful tapas bar featuring Spanish inspired cuisine. We started off with fruity shooters. Happy Boxing Day! If you ever go you have to order the Spanish Potatoes with Crushed Red Pepper Dipping Sauce. Mmmmmm! We finished our meal with chocolate cake and mousse. It was small but just the right size for lunch to finish off your meal. I highly recommend Noche, a Here to Serve Restaurant, and they also have a Vinnings location. Channeling Julia Child, Bon Appetit!