Restaurant Thaiverse

Restaurant Thaiverse

Thaiverse is a Thai restaurant whose goal is an authentic experience with a focus on flavors from the Bangkok region.  They have two locations – the original in Lovettesville, VA and a more recent addition in Middleburg, VA. On my first visit, I started with an...
Despina Leos Chocolates

Despina Leos Chocolates

Despina Leos Chocolates The Candy Kitchen is a century old, third generation chocolatier focused on creating artisanal chocolates, truffles, bars, and other sweets. The firm continues to utilize the same recipes from the founder dating back to 1902. Chocolate comes...
Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee

Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee

Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee in Harpers Ferry, WV is a coffee shop and cafe right on High Street as you head down the hill into the historic downtown area.  As the name suggests they serve up a variety of coffee options, muffins, pastries, ice cream, and a nice...
Bean in the Belfry

Bean in the Belfry

Beans in the Belfry is a independent coffee shop and cafe located in a former church in the city center of Brunswick, MD, a few blocks from a train station and the Chesapeake & Ohio Tow Path.  Baked good are almost all made in-house.  There are tables and chairs...
Mt. Defiance Distillery

Mt. Defiance Distillery

Mt. Defiance Distillery is a hard cider maker and spirits distillery located in Middleburg, VA.  They started with a location in the heart of Middleburg a few years ago and in October 2017 opened a much larger facility at the edge of town on Route 50.  Due to Virginia...
Public Fish & Oyster

Public Fish & Oyster

Public Fish & Oyster is small, focused restaurant that places oysters front and center – as the name would suggest – with a diverse and well edited beer and wine selection.  My first visit, without a reservation, was on a rainy Saturday evening.  The...
Sunset Hills Vineyard

Sunset Hills Vineyard

Sunset Hills Vineyard in Purcellville, VA, is a 22 acre hillside farm that has been growing grapes for 17 years and making its own wines for about 14 years.  The vineyard’s primary focus are classic Bordeaux red grape varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet...
Starr Hill Brewery

Starr Hill Brewery

Starr Hill Brewery has been making craft beer since 1999, currently with a team of approximately thirty-five in Crozet, VA. Located in a former ConAgra plant, the facility is just about perfect for their year round, seasonal, and specialty beers. The Crozet, VA...