Entries from March 2008
Stillhouse Vineyards is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Hume, Virginia. It has a beautiful surrounding views and is located within an hour from Washington, D.C. If it’s a nice breezy day out, bring a blanket and stick around for a while and check out their hand crafted wines. And don’t forget to grab a bag of those oyster crackers. They’re great! And while you’re at it, you might as well get some cheeses and crackers.
This winery will soon become Philip Carter Winery.
Location: 4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, Virginia 22639
Phone: 540-364-1203
Hours: Open Thursday - Monday, 11am - 5pm
Wines: Cabernet Franc, Meritage, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc
Tags: Stillhouse Vineyards
In June 2007, I read an article on
food review at Vermilion Restaurant in the Washington Post. Almost a year later, I finally made it there!
Vermilion Restaurant, a neighborhood restaurant and bar featuring contemporary American cuisine, is located on King Street between Fayette and Henry. It’s a casual dining place made to fit almost any event. Every Tuesday and Wednesday around 9:30pm, local musicians showcase their talents in the lounge. The interior of the building consisted of two floors of red brick walls and swags of fabric. The bar area is arranged with comfortable seating set in a way that encourages conversation. The setting is very nice with colorful art work for your viewing pleasure. In the upper level, I noticed the large display of wine lining the wall to the right side of the room. I don’t know about you but I’m planning to build one in my house as a form of art, most likely with empty bottles though. The wine list is short and sweet with about 9-10 wines by the glass for each - the red and white. You may also opt for the bottles, a short but impressive wine list. The only drawback is the smell of cigarette in the lounge area. I thought the service was excellent as the server checked on us frequently. Overall, it’s an address worthy of a visit.
Vermilion Restaurant
1120 King St., Alexandria
Phone: 703-684-9669
Tags: Wine Bar Review
