The Hills are Alive, With the Sound of MG’s II

(and other important assorted sports cars)

This year’s Fall Tour is a bit of an amalgamation of several previous years tours. After binning the first route we selected because it was, quite frankly, boooooring, we decided to take the route that was a member’s favorites from 2016, combine some of the roads from other routes that were popular together, reverse the direction, and take a very nice ride through the Bristol Hills and along Canandaigua Lake.

The starting point for this year will be the Avon Driving Park in Avon NY. There is a nice large parking lot we can meet in, have the drivers meeting and be on our way. Start time has yet to be determined based on Driving times, but 11:00 AM is the expected departure time. If needed I will modify it as we get closer and I’ve driven the route for the final check.

Avon Driving Park

From there we will depart and travel south and east on a 50 mile excursion through the hills of central Livingston County and on to the village of Honeoye, down towards Naples and back north to Bristol Center. There we will enjoy a nice lunch and wine tasting at Brews and Brats and Arbor Hill Winery. After everyone is full and spent all of their money in Arbor Hill’s gift shop, it’s back north again along the east shore of Canandaigua Lake past some magnificent lakeside homes, into Cheshire, then back through Honeoye and points north to Honeoye Falls, where we will wrap up the day at the OK Beer Company on Main street, Honeoye Falls. (Located in the former Brongo Bowl)

At the request of Brews and Brats, the menu will not be limited, however they have requested that for all that are going, they must order their food ahead of time so they have an idea of what to prepare and how many portions. I will have a menu (included below) and a special sign up sheet at the August and September meetings for your name, your menu choice, what you would like for a side, and a generic beverage category. The October meeting will be after the cut-off date of the 15th of October so there will be no sign up sheet at the October meeting.

Example –

1. Mike R, Bristol Brat, German potato salad, beer.
2. Maggie R, Chicken Supremo, Cheese Pasta Salad, wine

Please sing up individually, not as a couple, even if ordering a platter to share as your sides and beverage may be different.

FYI Maggi and I had the Brat Sampler Platter with one side each and a beverage, and there was plenty to eat to share between the two of us. We did not walk away hungry.

Plan on a 2 to 3 hours stay at Brews so everyone can be served, eat, fellowship and have time to explore the gift shop, perhaps do a wine tasting, or go out and look at the cars. From there you have the option of continuing on the tour to The OK Beer Company, or you may head home from there, the choice is yours, however we believe some of the most scenic parts of the ride are on the second half of the route and hope you will stay on the tour.

The very last day I can accept signups is Sunday October 15th. OK Beer Company has no special requests, in fact they said the more we bring the merrier.

This is a rain or shine event. In case of inclement weather taking the daily driver is acceptable.

Brews and Brats Menu Selection

• Appetizers:
  • Charcuterie Board- Small $15 Large $27
  • Bread Dipping Plate – $10
  • Pretzel Bites – $10 (served with Beer Cheese and Arbor Hill Home Made Mustard)
  • Fresh Baked Roll – $1.50
  • Flight of three Pickled Eggs – $3
  • Pickled Egg Each – $1
  • Dill Pickle – $2

• Brats – All served on fresh baked rolls. Gluten Free wraps are available for $1 extra.
  • Arbor Hill Sherried Wine Sausage – Ground Pork marinated with Arbor Hill Sherried Wine BBQ sauce. – $7.50
  • Bristol Brat – Savory, herbal Austrian style brat of mixed pork, onion, garlic, oregano and parsley. – $7.50
  • Apricot/Cranberry Brat – Pork sausage mixed with apricots and cranberries – $7.50
  • Chicken Supremo – Pork with customary Italian Seasonings. – $7.50
  • Andouille – A hot. spicy Cajun pork sausage smoked and seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a variety of peppers. – $7.50
  • Frankfurter – A mix of Pork and Beef. Lightly smoked and seasoned. – $7.50
  • Vegetarian Beer Brat – Tofurkey Beer Brats made with beer and real tofu. Certified Vegan. $7.50

• Specials
  • Brew and Brat Combo – Your choice of Brew, Brat and Side. $15.95 ber/wine, $17.95 Spirits/flights,
  • Brat Sampler Platter – The first five brats from the list above are sliced appetizer style. Includes a fresh baked and sliced roll, and your choice of side. Enough to share for two! – $29.95
  • Pub Salad – Choice of brat sliced over a bed of greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Served with a toasted roll and your choice of dressings. – $14.95

• Sides
  • German Potato Salad – Made with Arbor Hill Vidalia Onion Riesling Finishing Sauce, potatoes, onions, and bacon – $5.25
  • Winemaster’s Sauerkraut – Arbor Hill wine, pineapple, bacon, black peppercorns and juniper berries. – $5.25
  • Cheese Pasta Salad – Made with Arbor Hill Black Raspberry Celery Seed Dressing, pasta, black olives, peppers, onions, and feta cheese. – $5.25
  • Billy’s Baked Beans – Made with Arbor Hill Sherried Wine BBQ Sauce, brown sugar and bacon. – $5.25
  • Route 11 Potato Chips – Lightly Salted, BBQ, Dill, Sour Cream and Chive and Salt and Vinegar flavors – $2.50 / bag.
  • Salad – Spring Mix with onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers. Served with your choice of Arbor Hill Dressings. – Small $5, Large $7.50, $2.50 extra when added to a combo.

• Drinks
  • Various wines, beers, sodas and bottled water. Price will vary depending on selection.