Requesting Road Trip Help - Chicago to Richmond, VA
Requesting Road Trip Help - Chicago to Richmond, VA
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Requesting Road Trip Help - Chicago to Richmond, VA
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Post #1 - September 30th, 2012, 2:05 pmAfter years of fascinating reading (and dining - loved the original "LTH" dim sum), I thought I'd call for help here. We'll be taking the southern route, through Indy, Dayton, backroad south to West Virginia, with three days in Richmond itself. I'd love to hear of any "can't miss" spots, open to any style cuisine. (Wonder if I can score some decent she crab soup . . . ) Thanks all and any, BobbieK
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Post #2 - October 3rd, 2012, 7:41 amSubject: LTH, be my travel agent to DC againCathy2 wrote:Hi,
If you find yourself travelling on I-64 northwest of Richmond, then stop at Tamarack "The Best of West Virginia."
While you can see lots of West Virginia art showcased there, I go for the food court that features West Virginia food products. Easy to bypass the pizza and hamburgers to shoot for the good stuff from the lunch menu:
SALADS
Pickled Beets and Egg
Aun Ida's Creamy Cole Slaw
Backyard Potato Salad
Sweet and Sour Slaw Relish
SANDWICHES
Fried Green Tomatoes
with Bacon and Swiss Cheese
Fried Catfish
Hickory Smoked Pork BBQ
SIDE DISHES
Jake's Chili
Fried Green Tomatoes
Beans and Ham
Braised Greens
ENTRÉE
Pan Fried West Virginia
Rainbow Trout
Chicken Pot Pie
with Herbed Crust
DESSERTS
Greenbrier Peach
with Whipped Cream
Bread Pudding
with Cinnamon Sauce
When I was last there, I asked for extra whipped cream for my peach dessert. The gal pulled on a large pastry tube with fresh whipped cream and piped it on my plate.
They had students from a culinary school working the cafeteria when we were last there. For the price and location, it was very good food.
I wish I had more reasons to drive by there. When we had a customer in Roanoke, Virginia, we would time our trip to allow at least one meal at Tamarack.
I hope it is as good as I experienced, though it has been 10 years since I was last there.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #3 - October 3rd, 2012, 7:22 pmThanks Cathy2 -- their website is still active, and the menus still look widespread. And, after all, how much can change in ten years, eh? (!)
(Non related -- I wonder if the all you can eat mussels at the Capitol Ale House is a deal or not. At least it looks like the beer will be quality.)