Lunch somewhere between Arlington and Roanoke VA?
Mar 9th, 2014, 09:26 AM
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Lunch somewhere between Arlington and Roanoke VA?
I live in Arlington and my cousin is going to be in Roanoke VA for a long weekend in a couple weeks. We decided to each drive and meet somewhere in the middle for a nice lunch. Any suggestions from the forum? I have (shockingly) never been to Charlottesville, so was thinking that could be fun, but open to other ideas as well! Would appreciate recommendations of towns as well as specific dining venues. Thank you!
Mar 10th, 2014, 07:30 AM
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I think Staunton could be a good choice, too--straight shot for both of you on I-81. About 2.5 hours S for you, about 1.5 hours N for her to get there. I have restaurant suggestions if you decide on Staunton.
If you choose Charlottesville (2.5 hours for you, 2 hours for her) you should just go to the downtown mall and walk down it--there are loads of restaurants and you can pick whatever strikes your fancy--most of the restaurants have outdoor seating.
If you choose Charlottesville (2.5 hours for you, 2 hours for her) you should just go to the downtown mall and walk down it--there are loads of restaurants and you can pick whatever strikes your fancy--most of the restaurants have outdoor seating.
Mar 17th, 2014, 10:29 AM
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Thank you both! Really appreciate the suggestions. I'm looking forward to my first (and long overdue) visit to Charlottesville. The downtown mall area sounds like a perfect place for us to meet up.
Mar 17th, 2014, 04:46 PM
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Really casual: Shenandoah Pizza or Baka Bean.
Casual: Byer's Street Bistro (good menu variety) or Mill Street Grill (they brag about their ribs and the people I know who like ribs agree they are great).
Upscale: zynadoa (focused on local ingredients).
If you are planning on spending any time in Staunton I highly recommend the Blackfriar's playhouse for a Shakespeare play. Even those tortured by him in HS English could enjoy it in this venue. And if you have kids with you the Frontier Culture Museum may have some appeal.
Casual: Byer's Street Bistro (good menu variety) or Mill Street Grill (they brag about their ribs and the people I know who like ribs agree they are great).
Upscale: zynadoa (focused on local ingredients).
If you are planning on spending any time in Staunton I highly recommend the Blackfriar's playhouse for a Shakespeare play. Even those tortured by him in HS English could enjoy it in this venue. And if you have kids with you the Frontier Culture Museum may have some appeal.
Mar 17th, 2014, 05:13 PM
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Upscale: zynadoa (focused on local ingredients).
I will second the recommendation for Zynadoa but I think they're only open for dinner? It seriously rivals pretty much 95% of what DC has to offer (and that is not a minor comparison).
I will second the recommendation for Zynadoa but I think they're only open for dinner? It seriously rivals pretty much 95% of what DC has to offer (and that is not a minor comparison).
Mar 18th, 2014, 07:03 AM
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This is a wild and crazy idea, but if your cousin wanted to extend her stay for a couple of days this would be a fun getaway for the two of you -
http://www.meander.net/cooking-class-virginia.html
http://www.meander.net/cooking-class-virginia.html
Mar 18th, 2014, 10:52 AM
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Yes, it is dinner only there--my reply was for willowjane, and she didn't indicate she was only interested in lunch choices.
Sorry schlegal1 and willowjane, I missed that. I really only meant to reiterate a mention for Zynadoa which I think deserves more publicity than it gets especially here on Fodor's.
Sorry schlegal1 and willowjane, I missed that. I really only meant to reiterate a mention for Zynadoa which I think deserves more publicity than it gets especially here on Fodor's.
Mar 18th, 2014, 03:39 PM
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I don't think you sounded snippy and they are all great recommendations! Sorry if I "barged in" on a thread! I just knew that we were driving right up 81 and have wondered about Staunton before. Thanks to all!
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