Five Finds on Friday: Laurel Bennett
by Charlottesville29
Today’s Five Finds on Friday come from someone without whom this week’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship by the University of Virginia would not have happened. In March 2009, when Washington State men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett picked up the phone to call Virginia and decline its offer to become its men’s basketball coach, his wife Laurel suggested he put down the phone and give the decision more time. The next day, Tony called to accept the Virginia job. And, the rest is history. Laurel’s picks:
1) Pappardelle Bolognese at Tavola. “If you haven’t had it, just go get it.”
2) Any Meal at Pico Wrap. “My most frequented restaurant. Any meal, make it your way. My vote for friendliest, too.”
3) Trout and ANY Two Sides at Maya. “Eat every bite. Makes me feel right at home with my southern roots.”
4) Grilled Sea Scallops at Duner’s. “They are always cooked to perfection. And there’s room for dessert.”
5) Brownie A La Mode at Continental Divide. “Confession: I often make a pit stop here just for dessert. Amen.”
Laurel Bennett and family, April 1, 2009, at the press conference introducing Tony Bennett as UVa Men’s Basketball Coach