When we think of going out to a nice, local restaurant, lots of names pop up, but not Boar’s Head. Somehow, I think of that as a touristy sort of place, and it never comes into play as a potential dining destination. Last weekend, however, we attended an event at Boar’s Head running from 7:30 to 9 so we had to grab a bite before the show and Nancy chose the Mill Room at Boar’s Head. Wow! It … [Read more...]
The Galley in Deltaville
Nancy wanted seafood on her birthday night while we were vacationing on the Middle Peninsula, and I knew just the place. The Galley in Deltaville. We had reservations and it’s a good thing. They were packed. The Galley is a favorite of the locals who pour into the Deltaville area from Richmond on weekends. The bar was hopping with inside and outside tables. Nancy ordered the Fried Oysters and I … [Read more...]
Fiorano: A New Italian Classic
I had heard about Fiorano, a new restaurant north of Charlottesville. The reviews were very positive. On Father’s Day, Nancy and I ate there and, indeed, the food is very good. Fiorano is an Italian Restaurant with both a Mediterranean and Indian influence. The flavors are enchanting. For appetizers were ordered both the Calamari and their Caprese, a blend of Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Road Trip to Cross Keys
There are a zillion wineries and vineyards in Virginia. We may run out of eggs at the grocery store, but we’ll have plenty of wine for the foreseeable future. A good many of these venues offer both tastings of their wines and food as well. Most are good, but one is exceptional. And that’s Cross Keys Vineyards in Mt. Crawford, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. When a lazy and an … [Read more...]
“Dogging” It at Sam’s Hot Dog Stand
I found myself in the Shenandoah Valley around lunch time last Saturday. My timing was perfect because when I passed through Stuart’s Draft, there was a Sam’s Hot Dog Stand along Rt. 340. I ordered 2 all-beef franks, a bag of chips and a Pepsi and it was the tastiest $6 I’ve ever spent. I adore Sam’s Hot Dogs. I think Sam’s started in their little hole in the wall on Main Street in … [Read more...]
El Agave Restaurant
Cinco de Mayo is coming soon. That’s when people that don’t even like Mexican food pretend that they do and wash it down with a Margarita. I like Mexican food, mostly, and I always like a good Margarita. When I think good Mexican food, I think El Agave in Ruckersville. I’m not the greatest one to write a review about Mexican restaurants. When we go, my wife Nancy often has to … [Read more...]
Dairy Queen ‘Dogs
When you need a Hot Dog, you need a Hot Dog. Not Mac and Cheese, not a T-bone Steak, not a large Pepperoni Pizza - you need a Hot Dog. Nothing else will do. Last Sunday, a Frankfurter craving overpowered me, and I was off to one of the few great places in mighty Cville to get a Hot Dog, and that would be Dairy Queen at Forest Lakes. Some of my fondest childhood memories were of special … [Read more...]
Fun Food at MAS Tapas
There are not many fun places to eat out in Charlottesville – fun, like kid’s would enjoy at a Chucky Cheese. Most restaurants are laid back, dull and boring. Many have good food, but fun? Not so much. There is one restaurant, however, that has both excellent food – not good, excellent - and it’s a super fun place to visit; and that would be MAS Tapas in Belmont. Nancy and I joined our … [Read more...]
Al Carbon: Worth a Visit
The Woodbrook Shopping Center is where restaurants go to die. It’s tucked away and hidden for the most part, and there aren’t enough Woodbrook families to keep a restaurant going – with one exception. Al Carbon, an authentic Mexican/Peru restaurant specializing in charcoal rotisserie chicken. Early this week, the grout people were working on our kitchen, and it was off limits, so I … [Read more...]
Bang Bang, You’re Fed
Bonefish Grill is known for one thing – Bang Bang Shrimp. It’s their specialty and they do it like no one else. For Valentine’s Day this year, Nancy and I decided to celebrate the occasion of Valentine’s Eve – the night before. That way we could enjoy a leisurely Valentine’s Day dinner without standing in line, having to wait on servers and being rushed though dinner. We chose … [Read more...]
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