Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant
Our Foodies tour brought us to Front Royal, Virginia, where we were invited out to a handful of restaurants in the area to sample some incredible Italian, Mexican, and even Peruvian cuisine. Our first stop was at Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant. With my Italian heritage, I grew up with my mom and my great-grandmother constantly cooking […]
Mi Degollado – Charles Town
Let’s get this out of the way – there are a lot of Mexican restaurants in the Eastern Panhandle and the surrounding areas. We have tried a lot, but each restaurant has their own unique flavor, both aesthetically and menu-wise. Mi Degollado has always been a favorite of mine, so I’m so happy we got […]
El Ranchero – Ranson
The Mexican food scene in the Eastern Panhandle is extremely competitive, with so many different options. One of the best in the area is the Ranson location of El Ranchero. Just a personal anecdote about why this spot has a special place in my heart – El Ranchero was the first restaurant that we dined […]
Altos de Jalisco – Winchester
Our final stop on our tour throughout Winchester to sample some of the best Italian and Mexican food in the area was the Winchester location of Altos de Jalisco – right next door to the Alamo Drafthouse in the building that used to house The Green Turtle. This Mexican restaurant, which has a couple locations […]
Toltecos Mexican Restaurant
After a few pit stops at some of the local Winchester Italian restaurants, we set our sites on some of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. Our first stop was at Toltecos Mexican Restaurant located at the Gateway shopping plaza in Winchester. They are serving up some very unique drink and food options, and […]
Pizza’s Delicious
The next stop on our tour throughout Winchester’s Italian offerings brought us to Pizza’s Delicious. We like to throw terms like “hidden gem” and “hole in the wall” around nonchalantly, but this place is truly both. As a Winchester resident for six years, I didn’t even know this place existed. Now, I think it is […]
Touch of Italy
The Foodies team took a trip over to Winchester, VA to try some of the biggest hidden gems when it comes to Italian and Mexican food. Our first stop was at Touch of Italy, located at the Sunnyside shopping complex off of Route 37. This spot is serving authentic Italian dishes, wines, and desserts, and […]
Panhandle Apothecary & Fleur de Lis Cheese Shop
Our last stop on our tour through Berkeley Springs was a two-for-one. We visited the Panhandle Apothecary and Fleur de Lis Cheese Shop, which work in conjunction with each other to serve incredible coffees and drinks, along with some truly show-stopping sandwiches. The Apothecary is cranking out matcha lattes, iced coffees, and caramel macchiatos, as […]
The Vine Trattoria
The next stop on our Berkeley Springs culinary tour took us to The Vine Trattoria, one of the most upscale restaurants we have been to yet on our adventures. Everything about this place screamed luxury – the Tuscan architecture and decor, the professional and attentive wait staff, and of course, the exquisite ingredients used to […]
Cacapon Mountain Brewing
Our next stop on our culinary tour of Berkeley Springs took us to Cacapon Mountain Brewing, located on Williams St. in the heart of downtown Berkeley Springs. This brewery offers a ton of beers (on tap and canned), wines, and ciders. In addition, they have a kitchen pumping out classic brewery fare, such as hot […]