Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Delivery by bug: J's Gourmet's Beetle gives lunch a little flair
FRONT ROYAL — If you're too busy to go out for lunch and want a little something different, J's Gourmet owner David Gedney has got you covered. Gedney, 42, and his wife, Stacy, 34, also own the dinner restaurant Apartment 2g, which is above J's Gourmet, and the more casual bistro, the Element, located at 206 S. Royal Ave.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Bringing Italian to the table: Current, former restaurateurs join forces in catering effort
BERRYVILLE — Jose and Julio Ramirez named their restaurant Focaccia Italian Grill after a type of Italian bread. Now they hope to make a little more bread — money, that is — by catering events with their Italian cuisine.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Stone survival: Northern Virginia man plans restoration of inn
WOODSTOCK — It's taken a generation for Tony Cipollina to find a way to restore a landmark rock inn to its former glory. Now, the Bronx native hopes to renovate the roughly 100-year-old two-story structure, that used to be an eatery called Dorothy's Inn, and open a restaurant there. He has yet to settle on the cuisine.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lucky Star: Fresh food, relaxing atmosphere hallmarks of eatery
FRONT ROYAL — The owners of one new restaurant in the downtown area hope to be a breath of fresh air in the community with their healthful dishes and relaxing atmosphere. Shawn Patterson and Trevor Lipton, owners of the Lucky Star Lounge, on Main Street, have both been in the business for years, but said they wanted to try something fresh with their venture in Front Royal.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Just ducky: New Front Royal eatery hopes to fill a niche
FRONT ROYAL — Success for The Wine and Duck will be measured by the area's ability to change its attitude. Although the menu is not too duck-heavy, the restaurant's name does not hide what makes it unique to the area. For The Wine and Duck to find a niche, people will have to shed the initial scoffing at the idea of eating Donald and Daffy.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Toss in a couple of Dills and a new deli is born
WINCHESTER - At Pickles Deli, the key to a great sandwich is a couple of Dills. Gloria Dill, Pickles' sandwich master, said she and her daughter, Jamie, are business partners and run the deli together. The two Dills "got together and came up with Pickles," Dill said.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Travelodge opens for Sunday buffet
WINCHESTER — Previously, if you wanted to eat at the Winchester Travelodge's banquet hall you had to be part of a city organization or hold an invite to a wedding or other event. But roughly seven weeks ago, the Travelodge's banquet facilities opened to the public with a Sunday buffet.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
More on the menu
WINCHESTER — The smell of fresh-baked bread was in the air Tuesday, as Panera Bread opened its doors at the corner of Tevis Street and South Pleasant Valley Road. Area residents began lining up shortly after the 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting to sample Panera's made-to-order sandwiches on more than 20 varieties of artisan breads, as well as homemade soups, salads, bagels and sweets. The bakery-cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Thai some: New eatery adds some spice to downtown mall
WINCHESTER — From Panang curry to Thai barbecue chicken, if you have a craving for authentic Thai cuisine, look no further than the Loudoun Street Mall. Thai Winchester Restaurant, at 24 S. Loudoun St., is the newest eatery in the downtown area. After having its grand opening a little more than a month ago, business already appears to be booming, said Michael Kitt, a consultant with the family-owned restaurant.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Morning treats: Muffins can be part of a healthy family breakfast
Need an idea for a romantic Valentine's breakfast? Looking for something quick to munch on rushing out the door to work? The answer could already be in your kitchen.