I was on a road trip in central Virginia and needed a place to eat lunch. In Staunton, right off Interstate 81, I found the perfect stop. A home style, family owned restaurant, serving delicious comfort food: Mrs. Rowe's Family Restaurant.
Tag: Virginia
Tuscarora Mill
I was in Leesburg, Virginia for an event and decided to eat lunch there. After a quick search, I found an interesting looking restaurant nearby. Situated inside a 19th century mill, the Tuscarora Mill offers a dining experience like no other.
The Pink Poodle
I was in King George Virginia, attending a festival on a warm fall day. Afterwards, I was in the mood for some local ice cream. There was such a place in nearby Colonial Beach, Virginia, an historic beach town situated on the Potomac River. Located near the boardwalk area, covered with bright colors, The Pink Poodle can't be missed.
Red Fox Creamery
Early last winter, I was on a road trip to Winchester, Virginia. I decided to explore its main street, North Loudoun St, which has been made into a scenic pedestrian thoroughfare. Among the many restaurants and shops, one place stood out from the rest. An old fashioned ice cream parlor called Red Fox Creamery.
Marco & Luca Dumplings
I was in central Virginia doing some sightseeing. Afterwards, I was looking for a place to have dinner. Following a friends suggestion, I detoured to Charlottesville and explored their main street. The place that caught my eye was Marco & Luca Dumplings and it is fantastic!
Doshier’s Donuts
On a road trip in Virginia while looking for a place to eat breakfast, I passed a road side sign advertising sandwiches and donuts. I turned around as soon as I could and found the place, the store front of Doshier's Donuts. Much to my delight, everything there is made fresh. Even the donuts, which are fried to order!
Lucky Thai
After I posted my Thai in DC article, a friend of mine mentioned that his favorite Thai restaurant in the area is Lucky Thai in Falls Church, Virginia. So I had to check it out. While Lucky Thai has all the standard Thai dishes, my friend recommended the specials. But before we got to those, …
Barcelona Wine Bar
A great tapas place can be found in the Reston Town Center at Barcelona Wine Bar. This is a nice place to relax after a flight into Washington, as it is close to the Dulles airport.
Myanmar Restaurant – Unique Burmese Cuisine
Burmese cuisine is not too common in the States, but in Falls Church Virginia, there is an exceptional restaurant serving a wide variety of Burmese dishes.
Jim's Dining Guides 