My search for a great steak and cheese led me out of Winchester into nearby Charlestown WV. A friend suggested a new chain that came to the area called “Jersey Mike’s.” A quick check of their website and I found they talked a pretty good game so we decided to check it out.
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Restaurants in Winchester VA - Located on the site of the former Winchester Drive-in, the Backseat Bar and Grill is an interesting find. It’s not really a diner and it’s not really a bar but at the end of the day it’s a pretty good family restaurants. It has a good menu with something for [...]

Restaurants in Winchester VA - Diners are vanishing. The Amherst Diner seems to be the last diner in WInchester. It’s tucked away on a really strange intersection on the west side of town and is more of a nostalgic experience than anything else.  The food is good and pretty cheap. Don’t go in with expectations, [...]

Restaurants in Winchester VA - “Silver Dollar” was established about 20 years ago as a “Biker’s Bar”. In 2003, “East Side” was re-born as a seafood restaurant. In 2007  Jonathan took over the restaurant and started to build a reputation using his professional experience , passion, and work ethic. East Side serves crab legs & [...]

Restaurants in Winchester VA - LEDO has been making pizza since 1955. The first LEDO opened in Adelphi, Maryland. They featured rolled to order fresh handmade dough topped with the high quality cheese and the tomatoes. The concept was simple: to provide high quality food at a great value in a comfortable, family atmosphere.
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In the early 90’s, Ed Chapman and his family spent several years in Seattle, Washington. This was where and when he fell in love with the coffee industry. While there, he participated in seminars and training given by some of the west coast’s best coffee companies and gained a diverse knowledge of the coffee industry. [...]

Company founder Bill Darden opened his first restaurant, The Green Frog, at age 19. From the beginning, Bill’s restaurants focused on quality and service. With a passion for seafood, it was only a matter of time before Bill and his team opened the first Red Lobster in Lakeland, Fla., in 1968. By the early 1970s, [...]

I like spiral cut hams. They are convenient and the glaze makes for a great meal that is easy to prepare. Heavenly Ham offers a great selection of ham, turkey, and other meat products. If you plan on buying a ham for a holiday dinner make sure you call in advance. They also offer sandwiches [...]

Restaurants in Winchester VA - Discover the rich flavor of North Indian dishes elegantly prepared by chef Shiv Kumar. Sona restaurant offers a rich culinary experience. Their culinary style represents the Northern Indian experience that evolved throughout the centuries of diverse culture and heritage in India. Chef Shiv Kumar includes a multitude of spices and [...]

For those of us who have enjoyed the famous football sized burritos from Chipotle in other parts of the area, the arrival of our favorite purveyor of tortilla wrapped  manna is a cause for celebration. Chipotle makes a terrific burrito. They use simple fresh ingredients and are very generous with the portions.There are two thing [...]