Celebrate the Harvest This Week in Middleburg
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, September 9th, 2011
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Whenever summer ends, I always feel a little blue. But one of the reasons I look forward to fall is all the festivals and events that begin celebrating the best part of the season- the food.
Starting today and continuing through the 18th Celebrate the Harvest Week is back in Middleburg, VA and it’s your chance to sample the region’s best food and wine!
The restaurants of Middleburg, Virginia, in the heart of Hunt Country, will recognize the year’s bountiful harvest by offering special dishes on their menus featuring fresh and local produce, meats, cheeses, wines and other edibles. Celebrate the Harvest Week aims to bring together local farmers, vintners and food artisans with the town’s restaurateurs, who are excited to showcase locally produced goods. The campaign is part of an ongoing cooperative effort to promote local, fresh and seasonal foods.
“Celebrate the Harvest Week is a great way to support local restaurants and purveyors,” said Marny Birkitt, co-owner of The French Hound Restaurant and an organizer of the event. “This event will give patrons an opportunity to experience the wonderful food and wine that Virginia’s Piedmont region has to offer.”
Marny also said that this year, at the French Hound, they will be featuring a lot of fresh, local herbs within their dishes that will pair perfectly with haricots verts and roasted half-chicken from Ayrshire Farms, located right down the street. The Farm is a certified organic farm, specializing in rare and endangered breeds of livestock and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Their
Got a sweet tooth? Don’t forget dessert! Be sure to finish off your evening with a visit to The Upper Crust bakery, located on North Pendleton Street. They will be featuring their apple, walnut and caramel spice cake with locally grown Virginia apples- I’m assured it’s a true crowd-pleaser.
Here is a complete list of participating restaurants- call today to make your reservations!
Backstreet Cafe – 540.687.3122
Dank’s Deli – 540.687.3456
The Fox Den Tavern – 540.687.4165
The French Hound - 540.687.3018
Home Farm - 540.687.8882
Julien’s Restaurant -540.687.3123
Market Salamander - 540.687.8011
Mello Out - 540.687.8635
The Red Fox Inn - 540.687.6301
The Red Horse Tavern – 540.687.6443
Teddy’s Pizza & Subs – 540.687.8880
The Upper Crust – 540.687.5666
Also, during Celebrate the Harvest week, be on the lookout for Middleburg’s first Celebration Saturday event. Starting September 17, the town of Middleburg will come alive the third Saturday of each month through December. Celebration Saturdays will feature local musicians and artists as well as unique shopping and dining. Many shops and galleries in town will stay open until 7 p.m. during this special event series.
Celebrate the Harvest Week and Celebration Saturdays are hosted by Middleburg businesses and sponsored by the Middleburg Business and Professional Association. Visit www.townofmiddleburg.org today for more information!!
– Jennie Whistler
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