Sunday night dinner? Whip up something in the kitchen or go out for a quick bite? We had had a busy weekend, so Nancy and I decided to let someone else do the cooking, and since we had a coupon from Bonefish Grill for a complimentary entrée for one guest, we headed in that direction. Naturally, we pulled up two stools at the bar where we have found the best possible service. You don’t have to … [Read more...]

Pizza toppings? For me, it’s bacon, sausage, steak, pepperoni, ham and any other topping suitable for one of the world’s greatest carnivores. Sometimes I’ll sneak a few mushrooms on if no one is paying attention, but I like meat on my pizzas. Yet….. A few nights ago we had company and I decided on an easy meal of pizzas and wings. “What do you like on your pizza?” was my question, … [Read more...]

Over Labor Day weekend, Nancy and I travelled to Bath, NC, about 40 miles south of Greenville, home of East Carolina University. We would spend the weekend with my daughter, Angelin’s family, and drive up to see our grandson, Ben, a cheerleader for the ECU Pirates. We attended the Saturday night football game, or tried to. Somebody saw a flash of lightning and the game was delayed a half-hour. … [Read more...]

By Sherman Shifflett   Ava and I enjoy eating at new restaurants (plus old restaurants), and we don't mind driving a distance. We travel to Tappahannock two or three times a year to Lowery's Seafood Restaurant. That's a two-hour haul each way. And, once a year, we drive three hours to Palisades Restaurant in the little village of Eggleston, VA (Giles County), west of Blacksburg. On that … [Read more...]

Years ago I was headed for the Northern Neck where I would meet a charter boat captain at Lewisetta and try my hand at catching Spanish mackerel. After asking advice on directions, a friend advised me that when I passed through Tappahannock – if I had a chance – to eat at a place called Lowery’s Seafood Restaurant. It so happened that I was in the small town around dinnertime, and pulled into a … [Read more...]

I cook a pretty mean hamburger. I call them Daddy Burgers. They are fat and juicy with a salty crust, and when topped with a slice of sharp cheddar and a slice of Vidalia onion, they are hard to beat. So, it is with some reluctance that I ever order a burger when Nancy and I go out for a bite. There are some really good burgers in Charlottesville, almost every restaurant now offers a Signature … [Read more...]

We’re planning a late September getaway to the Outer Banks and one of our first stops will be at Capt’n Franks. Yep! Hot Dogs. Franks. Weenies. Tube Steaks - and at Capt’n Franks, they are especially good. Capt’n Franks is located in Kitty Hawk around milepost 4.5 on Croatan Highway. They have inside and outside seating, but we always grab one of the picnic benches outdoors and feast there on … [Read more...]

I was returning from a round of golf with my two amigos, Greg Lefler and Kevin Mann, when the subject of BBQ came up. They both chimed in with, “Have you ever eaten at the Barbeque Exchange in Gordonsville?” I admitted that I had not and they said that I was missing the Barbeque Boat. They each gave it 5 stars. “Their ribs are really good”, Greg said. Another satisfied patron had this to say: … [Read more...]

(Ed. Note. If you ever have a good – or even bad – experience at a restaurant, let us know, even out of town. You never know where readers of CvilleBuzz may go out to eat.)   My fellow restaurant scout, Sherman Shifflett, found another interesting “Eatin’ Out” spot over the Fourth of July. It’s called Blue Wing Frog and you certainly don’t run into those every day. Here’s what … [Read more...]

People will be out and about this week, the Fourth of July, and many will visit Lake Anna. Sherman Shifflett of Louisa, suggests that if you happen through Mineral on the way to or from Anna, and you’re hungry, give Tavern on the Rail a try. Tavern on the Rail, located about ten miles northeast of Mineral and not far from the power plant, is a nuclear option for dining out. Says Sherman, “Ava … [Read more...]