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159 Paraggi Court in Portofino Equestrian Center in Clayton

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:01:55 -0600

159 Paraggi Court in Portofino Equestrian Center in Clayton

This is a magnificent home in Portofino on a beautiful landscaped lot with trees and a sodded front yard. The Custom built 2864sqft home has a beautiful stone and fiber cement front with an elegant covered entrance.

The grand foyer is magnificent with custom inlaid hardwood floors glisting in the sunshine, a custom iron handrail staircase and balcony and the floor to ceiling stone fireplace in the living room is what dominates the beautiful living room.

The home has four bedrooms the master suite is located on the main floor as is a second bedroom on the opposite side of the house which could be an in-law suite.The master suite is stunning with a whirlpool tub and glass enclosed shower with custom tile and granite dual vanity sinks.The remaining two bedrooms are located on the second floor and there is a Jack and Jill bathroom up there. The second floor also has a bonus room and an office/study which has a custom Juliette balcony both rooms have surround sound installed.

The Kitchen has custom 42 inch kitchen cabinets with soft close drawers, granite counter tops, custom gas cook top,convection oven, Bosch dishwasher, trash compactor, all stainless steel. The pantry light is door activated, custom tile back splash and state of the art equipment makes this kitchen a cook's dream

The dining room has custom hardwood floors, custom paneling, big windows over looking the sodded front lawn with irrigation system.

The community has some of the best horse facilities around which include an amazing barn,paddock, riding trails and hiking trails and river access. Read more about what Portofino has to offer here.

Community pool and fitness center, great schools, as noted by Business Week which named the zip code 27527 as tops in the country for schools and affordable housing.

The home is listed for $419,900 it is an Energy Star Rated home with natural gas and a high efficiency heating and AC system.

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Get 100% Financing On These Homes and $8000 First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit...Sweet

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:27:12 -0600

Get 100% Financing On These Homes and $8000 First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit...Sweet

These Clayton Homes are perfect for anyone looking to buy a great home,with no money down and get a tax credit to boot.And with rates as low as they are right now, there has probably never been a better time to buy a home.

208 Hocutt Drive, $145,000, 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, 1530sqft,Great Open Floor Plan, Perfect for Families and Entertaining.

114 Kirkland Court, $149,900 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, 1259sqft Almost an Acre of Beautiful Trees and Lawn, Hardwood Floors.

As for those of you looking for a home and you are not a first time home buyer, you are entitled to up to a $6500 tax credit. What's the catch? You have to be under contract before April 30th and you have to close by June 30th.

143 Tally Ho Drive, $165,000, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1590sqft 2 Car Garage, Beautiful Acre Lot, Getting New Floors and Paint.

261 Wyndfall Lane,$142,000, 3 Bedroom,2 Bath,1230sqft, Almost 2 Amazing Wooded Acres, Screened Porch, Huge Kitchen and Bright Living Room.

Johnston County North Carolina is eligible for 100% Financing with the USDA along with certain income conditions and property values. The $8000 Tax Credit is just that, so if you owe $2000 in taxes you would receive $6000 which does not have to be paid back.

Interest rates of 5%-5.50% are as good as it is likely to get and once they start to climb they may keep going...may!

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" Hey Can One Of You Guys Push Me?"

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:12:04 -0600

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Where is Social Media Taking You.......Try Skylines Cafe in Clayton For Networking 101.

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:01:32 -0600

Where is Social Media Taking You.......Try Skylines Cafe in Clayton For Networking 101.

I've said this before about Social Media and writing a Blog, that you must never forget the SOCIAL aspect of it all and where it can take you, you have to get out and press skin.

My fellow Active Rainer Eleanor Thorne and I noticed that there was no social media groups in Johnston County and Clayton, so we met with some local business owners and decided to start one. We had our first meeting last night at Skylines Cafe in Clayton and considering the weather forecasters were predicting 3-6 inches of snow we had a great turnout.

We met B.J. Deal from Deal Realty, Paula Anderson with Southern Cruise Connections, Lisa Sullivan with lisasullivanpr.com, Geneve "Raye" Hayden with Triple R Travel, Jason Pedley, a Freelance Copywriter and Internet Marketing Consultant, Beth Montanaro with Primary Residential Mortgage Inc., Steve Thorne with First Financial Services Inc. Lisa Smith with The Rodney Carroll team at HomeTown Realty, Tina Bolick Owner with Skylines Cafe.

Eleanor got the meeting started with a great agenda and laid the ground work for where we should be going, I met some great people who are serious about using social media and together we can help grow each others business's.

I'll keep you posted!

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Taft Woods West in Clayton, Homes From The High $300's

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:09:43 -0600

Taft Woods West in Clayton, Homes From The High $300's

Taft Woods West is a premier subdivision in Clayton, nestled back in the woods it features custom built homes that range in price from the high $300's to $500. Most of the wooded lots are at least half an acre with some over an acre. The homes currently on the market range in size from about 2300sq.ft. to over 3200 sq.ft. Typical features would be granite counter tops, hardwood floors, crown molding,brick or stone exterior. These are some of the nicest homes in Clayton.

Taft Woods West is centrally located in zip code 27527, recently voted as one of the top zip codes in the country by Business Week Magazine as having the best schools and most affordable housing. It is convenient to Raleigh, Smithfield, Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The schools currently would be River Dell Elementary, Archer Lodge Middle and Clayton High, but new schools are being built and so they may change.

The subdivision has about sixty lots, with a few still available, there is a creek and a walking trail through the community. Clayton is a growing town in Johnston County, with a good job prospect as there have been recent announcements of job openings.There is also a new hospital which just opened and the new Community Center which is scheduled to open next Monday. So if you are looking for homes in Clayton, give me a call and we can go seen them.

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"Fresh" at The Clayton Center Gets People Talking About Organic Food In Clayton

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:29:56 -0600

"Fresh" at The Clayton Center Gets People Talking About Organic Food In Clayton

Clayton is going ORGANIC!! Who Knew?

The Clayton Farm and Community Market hosted Johnston FRESH where local farmers and suppliers came out to showcase their products. This was a great event and showed the vast amount of suppliers both Organic and Traditional who farm in our area. There were vegetable growers, beef producers, honey, dairy and seed sellers, herb farms, along with the Johnston County Ag. Extension Dept.

There was a great turnout which shows there is a lot of interest in locally produced food and organically grown crops and livestock. Johnston County is a Farming county with lots of homes sprouting up and the number of people moving into towns like Clayton, Archer Lodge, Smithfield is growing all the time. So with all this farmland and all these people it makes sense that we should be buying our food locally.

The Piedmont area of North Carolina has a long growing season and the number of fruits and vegetables available is impressive. The number of farms practicing Organic Farming in Johnston County is growing and we heard of two local farms that are starting the process. The night featured a showing of the movie Fresh along with folks from the following:

Riverman's Mushrooms, Bushrods Produce, TayLee Organics, Happy Hollow Farm, Toad Song Farm,
Lazy-O Farm, Sunday Morning Farm, Smith's Nursery, Shamrocks Buzzy Bees, Triple T Ranch,
Farm to Fork Meats, Inc. The Produce Box, Creekside Farms, Rare Earth Farms,
The Seed Lady from Hudson's Hardware, Organic Gardeners, JoCo Ag Extension Dept, Clayton Community Garden Group.

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More Jobs For Clayton NC With Northeast Foods Plans To Build Plant

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:47:36 -0600

More Jobs For Clayton NC With Northeast Foods Plans To Build Plant

Northeast Foods a supplier to McDonalds has announced it will build a plant in Clayton North Carolina. The Company will build an 80,000 square foot bakery on U.S. 70 Business in Clayton. They plan on creating 84 jobs paying an average annual salary of $41,815.

The decision to choose Clayton was the proximity to the new Golden State Foods warehouse in Garner, Golden State Foods supplies Mc Donalds in several states. This is the latest in a series of good news on the job front in Clayton, along with the recent announcemment by Talecris that they will be expanding their facility in Clayton and adding 200 plus new jobs.Along with the recent opening of a plant by the company Turlington, a maker of commercial bakery equipment.

The proximity to I95 for transportation and the recent ranking for Clayton in Business Week Magazine as one of the most Affordable places to live with the best schools, were also factors.

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Glen Laurel Subdivision in Clayton Market Update.

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:50:10 -0600

Glen Laurel Subdivision in Clayton Market Update.

So as of today, February 22nd 2010 there are

42 Active Homes For Sale

1 Contingent sale

3 Pending Sales

3 Sold Homes

The price range for Active homes is $299,900- $599,900

The Average Price per Square Foot for Active Homes is $114

The Average Price Per Square Foot for the Pending Homes is $112

The Average Price Per Square Foot for the Sold Homes is $98

Of the Active Homes 1 is a Foreclosure and 2 are Short sales.

New Construction accounted for 4 Actives, 1 Contingent and 1 Sold Home

If you would like to see any of the homes for sale in Glen Laurel visit my web site, davidhodoherty

If I can provide additional information about Glen laurel Subdivision or any other subdivisions in Clayton please let me know

This information is time sensitive. the information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. The homes listed represent homes listed on TMLS. Seller concessions may affect the sales price and may not be reflected here.

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Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your New Home - Kitchen

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:55:50 -0600

This is one of the most informative pieces I have seen about upgrading a kitchen. It comes from Penny Hull of Stanton Homes, a custom builder who can build your dream home almost anywhere in the Triangle. In this article she discusses lighting, cabinets, finishes, counter tops and most importantly layout.

Via Stanton Homes - Penny Hull New Home Builders - Raleigh NC Area (Stanton Homes - New Homes in Raleigh NC and Surrounding Area):

Wondering how to save money in your new home?

Tips on What's Worth Upgrading - From a Custom Home Builder

Smart home building tips for the Kitchen

This questionnaire will help you determine where to spend your money in the kitchen as you build - and what you can do differently, later.

1. Where do you spend your time in the kitchen? Factor in ease-of-use and functionality.

2. Who hangs there with you? Do you need an island, breakfast bar, or conversation corner? Do the countertops need to incorporate extra width or arches, or will something simple do?

3. How important is the overall look and feel - layout, cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, cooking, sink capacity?

4. How much traffic flow through capability is necessary?

5. How much usage will the room get? Do you need the strength of granite, or will a laminate be sufficient?

6. What's a reasonable cabinetry package for your budget? Do you need a higher-end wood like cherry or exotics, or will a maple or oak package with lots of extra storage options be better for you?

7. Cooking for a crowd? Need two ovens, deep freeze, heavy duty dishwasher?

Some things are more costly than others to change later. Here's what to focus on:

Layout

The layout is extremely expensive to do all over again. Expanding the kitchen to gain more space involves major renovations that can cost three times more later than during initial construction.

Adding an island or moving major appliances

Another costly renovation; unless your kitchen has a lot of extra space, an island added later can actually reduce your ability to maneuver.

Deciding the oven would be better in another area means rewiring and restructuring, plus changes to cabinetry (which may not match the originals).

Major structural changes to a kitchen can be the most costly change in the house.

Adding windows

The ability to add windows or sky lights later can depend on the construction of your home. It's not always possible to put it where you want it, once the home has been completed, due to structural issues. This is one of the things you'll want to get right, the first time. Not sure? Talk to your builder about "preframing" a future window.

Adding lighting

If you're going to want a lot of lights in the ceiling, under the cabinets, or in special areas, this is something you'll pay a lot less for if you have it wired when the house is under construction. Doing it later can involve a lot more time and complexity.

However, you don't need to spend a lot of money up front on the latest designer lighting fixtures. If the prewire is in place, you can add many of the fixtures later.

Start simple, with basic lighting.

Putting in a bigger pantry

If you want a big, walk-in pantry, you're going to pay a whole lot less to start right out with that. Unless you're willing to knock out some walls and lose some space later in the adjoining family room, dining room or hallway, there's just no way to add another room in the middle of the house without a lot more work than you're going to want to adjust to.

Cabinets

If you decide on inexpensive cabinets, don't be under the mistaken impression they can be changed out easily later on.

The process can involve much more than the cupboards - including removal of countertops, flooring, trimwork and appliances. Ask your builder how to choose a quality cabinetry that you'll be happy with, without breaking the bank - and start with these tips:

Type of Wood - Consider oak or maple as an alternative to more expensive hickory or cherry choices. A well-made cabinet can be just as appealing in a variety of different species, at varying costs.

Glazes and Special Finishes - a glaze can add 15-35% or more to your total cabinetry package. Consider accent pieces as an alternative if you're on a tight budget. A pair of glass doors or a contrasting accent door hardware can spark up the decor at a lower cost.

Storage Solutions - Have your builder tell you whether that built-in recycle center or wine rack involves an extra charge. It may be just what you want - but find out what it's costing, just in case.

Countertops

The difference in cost can be huge depending on what kind of countertop you use. Recycled glass countertops may sound economical, but can cost three times as much as granite. Your builder can walk you through the choices, benefits and costs of every option out there, so you know just what you're getting - and paying.

Countertop questions to ask your builder:

What kind of countertops are best for each room?

What would it take to change countertops in a few years?

What are my best ways to save money on countertops?

Will a few changes in design save some money on countertops?

Flooring

Starting with a laminate floor won't break the budget later if you decide to go tile or hardwood. The floor is one of the easier things in the kitchen to change later - and many kinds of flooring can be done with some "do it yourself" skills.

Appliances

As long as you don't want two ovens instead of one, or a bigger appliance than what you're starting with, changing out appliances is not going to involve ripping apart the entire kitchen. But before you decide to start with the most economical brands available, determine other cost factors such as energy saving and estimated life cycle.

Ask your builder if you can supply your own appliances - then shop around for the very best pricing.

Keeping Upgrades in Line

Talk to your builder about your lifestyle, and let him help guide your choices, from layout through amenities. Ask your builder if they'll let you take a second look at all your choices before making a final decision - sometimes it's easier to decide when you can sit down with the price tag for each feature.

Room-by-room: Smart building choices that help you stay on budget.

Watch for upcoming articles - and learn what's smart to "upgrade" in your new home, while keeping your overall budget in line.

Kitchen

Bathroom

Master Suite

Bedrooms

Family Room

Entryway

Laundry Room

Garage

Exterior

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Twice in The Space Of An Hour I Got A Call From My Blog On ActiveRain.

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:07:18 -0600

Twice in The Space Of An Hour I Got A Call From My Blog On ActiveRain.

So I am driving home this afternoon when my phone rings and the young person asks is this Riverwood Swim Club?

I said no and asked where she got my number

"On the Internet, I was looking for information about Riverwood Swim Club and found your website"

Well as I was driving I was not able to look up the number for her but I gave her an idea of where to look.

She found me with this post,

Riverwood Athletic Club in Clayton NC

Later on I get a call " hello I live in North Fort and I wonder could you tell me who does the landscaping at the entrance to Southwick Farm?" So I said I did not know but I would be happy to find out,"Where did you get my number I asked?

" Oh, I've been reading your blog on Localism, very good!"

He found me with this one,

Southwick Farm Subdivision in Clayton NC

This comes a week after I get a call from the listing coordinator for one of the top agents in Raleigh asking if I could tell her if this subdivision had an HOA. Where did you get my number I asked?

"I googled it and your blog came up"

She found me with this one too,

Southwick Farm Subdivision in Clayton NC

So although I didn't get a listing or a sale from them it shows that people are finding my blog and reading it!

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I Called It .....Winter Is Outta Here! In Clayton, North Carolina Anyway.

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:40:37 -0600

I Called It .....Winter Is Outta Here! In Clayton, North Carolina Anyway.

Yeah I know you're thinking "he's crazy, February 20th!" but until you've lived here in North Carolina.

This

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to this

You see we get a short Winter, a nice Spring, a nice Long Summer ( it can get a little toasty) and a Beautiful Fall. So yesterday I was back out in the yard, raking the grass that will consume me in a short while, while the sun beat down. The temperature was in the Fifties and today Saturday expected to be 58 and Sunday ready....63!

So what else, well the boys played outside yesterday from the time they got off the bus until about six thirty,one didn't even come in the house. Today they likely will be outside most of the day. I might squeeze in a trip to the Logans Garden Center at Seaboard Station in Raleigh between showing houses. I will probably get seed potatoes, onion sets and carrot seeds, all things that I will spend hours trying to grow.

I have become interested in wild birds after watching them in the snow, so I would like to put up some feeders, ones that won't be a food source for the squirrels! I'll go and talk to Tony at Wild Birds Unlimited in Clayton.

Lets see what else? Yard sales will be starting in earnest soon. I plan on going to more this year it's the whole getting up at the crack of dawn thing(we'll see if that happens) it's a great way to meet people and if you are disciplined you can always find something. I bought a fly fishing rod for a couple of bucks just to try and first cast on a local pond, caught a little sunny.

Which brings me to fishing, this year I want to get the boys out much more, we have so many places around here, it is quite common to see stocked ponds in subdivisions and any one with land nearly always has a pond.

The beach! Any Hahn, Crystal Coast REALTOR was the inspiration for this post as she did a great story about the beautiful Crystal Coast. We can be on the beach in two and a half hours from here in Clayton.

Oh Yeah the other thing that's great about this time of year is houses start selling, people are out looking, and change and growth and newness is in the air.

Come and check it out, besides all this we have great affordable housing, we have all kinds of homes from townhomes to million dollar estates, we have good schools, jobs and an area that constantly gets awarded one of the best places to live.

I'll show you around.

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Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:16:05 -0600

Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield

The Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield just off Interstate I 95 has over 80 stores from Adidas to Wilson's Leather Outlet. They are centrally located in Johnston County and attract shoppers from the entire state but especially from Raleigh, Durham, Clayton and points East. As it is located right on I 95 it also attracts travelers and it's not uncommon to see a multitude of states represented in the parking lot.

Some of the most popular retail stores in the country have outlets here and the savings they offer can be quit remarkable, stores like Tommy Hilfiger, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic,Eddie Bauer, Brooks Brothers, Coach,Carolina Pottery.

There are others too like Nike Factory Store, Reebok, Crocs, OshKosh B'gosh, Bath and Body Worksand of course for the adventurer in all of us and not exactly an outlet but definitely a place to go and peruse while the other half shops, is Shelton's Harley - Davidson Mall shop.

The address is Carolina Premium Outlets 1025 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 905 Smithfield, NC 27577

(919) 989-8757. Check out their website for sales and events here Carolina Premium Outlets

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Made My Heart Skip A Beat---North Carolina Blue Sky As A Backdrop.

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:48:30 -0600

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Edenton Subdivision in Clayton, Market Update Year To Date 2010.

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:23:46 -0600

Edenton Subdivision in Clayton, Market Update Year To Date 2010.

There are currently five homes active in Edenton with one home sold and one sale going contingent.

Edenton is located about ten minutes from Downtown Clayton, it is approx thirty minutes from Raleigh. Homes range in size from 1600 sqft up to and over 2300 sqfr.

Prices range for the Active Homes from $164,900-$239,400

The sold house sold for $195,000

The Contingent is Listed for $239,900

Edenton is located in the 27527 zip code, recently named by Business Week Magazine as one of the best for affordable housing and great schools.

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St Valentines Day in Clayton NC at Skylines Cafe. What A Deal!

David O'Doherty Clayton, NC Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker HPW) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:19:49 -0600

St Valentines Day in Clayton NC at Skylines Cafe. What A Deal!

Why drive to Raleigh when you can be sitting down at your table in Skylines in ten minutes and home in time for whatever!

Skylines Cafe is located at 8878 US Bus HWY 70, Suite 100 in the Southern Village Shopping Center and they have a Valentines Day menu they are featuring all weekend. They will be open on Sunday 14th from 5-9pm. They have two packages available:

Dinner For Two which includes

1 Appetizer, 2 Small Salads, 2 Entrees, and 1 Dessert for $50.

Throw in a bottle of Salvator Principe Malbec and pay $65

The menu includes some of these delicious offerings.

Appetizers

salmon dip ~ served cold with cream cheese and fresh herbs, garlic pita points 7

bleu cheese chips ~ handmade chips, warm bleu cheese sauce, bacon & green onions 6

artichoke dip ~ spinach, cream cheese and parmesan cheese with herb crisps 7

calamari ~ lightly battered & flash fried then drizzled with honey and balsamic glaze 7

bbq shrimp ~ sautéed in sweet baby ray’s BBQ sauce with creamy coleslaw 8

southwest crab cakes ~ served with nappa cabbage slaw and chipotle aioli 11

Entrees

Dijon Crusted Pork Tenderloin ~ garlic mashed and vegetable medley 14

Seafood Fra Diavolo ~ scallops, shrimp, clams and calamari with SPICY marinara sauce 18

Stuffed Chicken ~seasoning, cream cheese and baby spinach panko breadedwith dijon parmesan sauce, garlic mashed and veg medley 13

Bourbon Pecan Salmon ~ freshly cut salmon sautéed and topped with a bourbon pecan glaze,sweet potato mousse and vegetable medley 18

Crab Stuffed Mahi Mahi ~ lump crabmeat with tri color peppers served over creamy risottowith fresh blackberry salsa and a shiraz reduction 19

8 oz. Filet Mignon ~ seasoned and grilled with garlic mashed potatoes,vegetable medley and your choice of a small salad 23

Ribeye ~ 12 ounces, seasoned and grilled with garlic mashed potatoes,vegetable medley and your choice of a small salad 23

Desserts

Red Velvet Cheesecake

with cream cheese icing on a chocolate crust

Peanut Butter Pie

on a chocolate crust

Flourless Chocolate Torte

with Belgian chocolate topped with chocolate ganache

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