What is it about Gordonsville and Orange? These small towns feature big-time restaurants, and the Spoon & Spindle in Downtown Orange is at the top of the list. We dined there on Valentine’s Day with Greg and Leah Leffler and enjoyed their special Five Course Tastings Menu and left wondering, “When can we come again?”
Chef Zach Andrews outdid himself with a banquet of unique tastes and sauces. Everything you eat is a feast of flavors – simply magnificent. The Spoon & Spindle is an upscale establishment that does not limit itself to one particular style of cooking – it might be Italian one night, could be Mexican, might be Seafood – as the menu is constantly changing and evolving with epicurean delights.
The place is a little hard to find if you are not familiar with Orange. It’s located in the historic Silk Mill Building at 323 North Madison Road. It’s up an alleyway directly across from Sheetz, but once you find it, you’re in for a genuine treat.
The service was impeccable – it was a team effort. The water glasses were kept filled and the drinks and wine came quickly.
Our dinner consisted of Green Garlic Shrimp, Beef Tartare Tacos, and a Truffled Golden Egg as an assortment of appetizers, followed by a Carmella Rosa Pasta, Day Boat Scallops, Beef Wellington and Mint Chocolate Chips and Strawberry Cheesecake and desserts. Wow!
Spoon & Spindle has also earned quite a reputation for their Saturday and Sunday Brunches. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays but open for lunch on other weekdays and dinner every night but Wednesday. Reservations are recommended
The unique restaurant is one of those Special Occasion places to celebrate with friends and loved ones and enjoy a wealth of great food. Call them at 540-308-5874 or pull up spoonandspindle.com.
One visit and you will be captivated by the kitchen magic of Chef Zack. It’s that good.