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 […]
Creekside Provisions + Supplies
The Foodies team was invited out to do a content day in Berkeley Springs, and one of the spots we were able to hit up was Creekside Provisions + Supplies on Congress St. behind the library. This is such an eclectic and interesting building, with some light fare and plenty of other interesting household items […]
Anthony’s Pizza – Stephen’s City
One of the most recognizable names in the Winchester pizza game is Anthony’s. While there are a handful of franchises around the area, each operates as its own family-owned business. The location in Stephen’s City is located on Warrior Drive, right by Sherando High School. A fixture in the community for many years, this spot […]