Food & Drinks TasteBudz

Are you ready to head for the hills? This is, indeed, the ideal time of year to visit the beautiful mountains of Virginia. Consider all that the Blue Ridge has to offer…fantastic foliage, exceptional Virginia wines, charming inns, and amazing dining. Are you ready to roll? If so, and if you’re looking for something off the beaten path, check out the Arcady Vineyard Bed and Breakfast. Just the name sounds inviting, doesn’t it.Imagine spending a weekend in your beautiful room or suite, overlooking the property’s vineyard. And if those vineyards move you to want to do a little tasting, there...

I’d never really given much thought to the Bundt cake until I had a chance, recently, to visit with Leo LaPointe in his Nothing Bundt Cakes shop in Carytown. Leo and his partners also own and operate the shops at 11845 W. Broad Street in Short Pump and in Midlothian at 11419 Midlothian Turnpike.I’d have to say that from now on when I’m thinking cakes, it’s Nothing Bundt Cakes for me. While the creation of the Bundt cake only dates back to the mid-20th century when H. David Dalquist invented the Bundt pan, the confection on which it is based, the Gugelhupf, has a history that goes back to...

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie – that’s amore. Dean Martin was likely singing about romantic love. But, to tell the truth, sometimes nothing says loving like something from the oven especially when that something is a pizza pie.  If you want to start a heated discussion, just ask a bunch of your friends who they think has the best pizza in town. That’s way too subjective and controversial a question. Let’s simply ask this question: “Where can you get a great pizza in Midlothian?”  Keep in mind that we’re not proclaiming any of these to be the best. That’s such a matter of...

Would you like to take a round-the-world culinary tour, enjoying the cuisines of such faraway places as China, India, Italy, and more? Well, you can do it all and never leave the Goochland/Short Pump area. The next time your tastebuds start screaming for something a little exotic, take this guide and head on out for a worldwide tour, no passport needed. Mexican Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant – 1940 Sandy Hook Road; 804-556-0650; LosPanchosVA.com Enjoy your authentic Mexican favorites, such as fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, and tacos. Choose from chicken, steak, pork, seafood, and vegetarian...

It was 260 years ago this month that a relatively unknown Hanover County lawyer argued the Parsons Case in the Hanover Courthouse. Directly across from the courthouse, sits the Hanover Tavern (13181 Hanover Courthouse Road; 804-537-5050), where the young lawyer, Patrick Henry was staying.Actually, Henry had lived in the 27-room tavern for many years. His wife’s parents owned the place. Henry had worked there for many years prior to the earmark court case. He had greeted visitors, tended bar, and even played the fiddle to entertain guests. Just imagine Henry after a day in court, warming...

Hey, have you heard? We’re supposed to see a return of real winter this year. For those of us who like snow and cold, that’s good news. For normal people, not so much. On those cold, winter nights to what comfort food do you turn? Everyone has their comfort foods. But for the adults in our audience, we may be looking for a comfort drink. We went in search of some of the more comforting drink ideas to help take the chill off. Not only did I get to try some great adult beverages, but I got to meet some of the nicest, warmest folks in the restaurant business.Genito location: 10902 Hull Street...

Do you ever wake up in the mood for a big breakfast but don’t feel like having to prepare it yourself?  You may have asked the question, “Where can I get a great breakfast around here?” Well, I have a few suggestions. For starters, while you can only enjoy their breakfasts on Wednesday through Sunday mornings, there’s a lot to love at one of Powhatan’s favorite restaurants, the County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place, located in the heart of Powhatan at 3883 Old Buckingham Road.  Did you know they offer a breakfast buffet on Friday and Saturday mornings as well as their big beautiful...