Fish Grill Deli 10908 Courthouse Rd Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Open from 11am-8pm Monday through Friday and from 11am-6pm Saturday and Sunday, Fish N Grill Deli serves seafood three ways either grilled, steamed or fried and several delectable side dishes ($1.79 each) such as cole slaw and gooey macaroni and cheese.    Wings, subs, and desserts complete their menu.  Easy to order right at the counter and sit inside.  I like the idea of not having to wait for a server to place your order at a table especially for families and people pressed for time on a lunch hour or with a long to do list.   Pick up side dishes here for any gathering (holidays, birthdays or even for dinner) to shorten the amount of time you spend in the kitchen and to simplify your life.  Bringing dinner home would be another time saver.  Their phone number is 540-898-8611 and their suite # is 105.   All rights reserved 2009 and copyrighted by Sherrie Hartzell, licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia with Keller Williams Preferred-Stafford, VA.  Her e-mail is sherriebh@yahoo.com and her phone number is 540-903-0212.

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Grind 10123 Jefferson Davis Hwy Fredericksburg VA 22407

In response to my earlier post,  ate Chicken Cordon Blue sandwich with choice of honey mustard or the spicier mustard, chicken breast chunks sliced, ham on a brioche-type roll with choice of chips (cinnamon pita chips, kettle-cooked in jalapeno or sea salt varieties with just the right amount of crunch plus a medium drink (coffee or tea) for $8.99 with tax. Many other sweet options and sandwich varieties plus soups for those colder Virginia days. I even heard about pumpkin coffee, Jamaica Me Crazy, Jumpin Java, House Blend and Decaf House coffees. Their teas are Harney and Sons-top quality with many varieties. There’s even a fireplace for cooler weather and outdoor tables with chairs for the warmer months. Buy gifts here for your favorite coffee person.  Stop by at Cosner’s Corner in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Daily Grinds Coffee House and Cafe’s Hours: Monday-Thursday from 6:30am-7pm, Friday 6:30am-9pm, Saturday 8am-9pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. Phone number: 540-834-0157 and their website is: http://www.dailygrindcosners.com . Their website brims with photographs and further information.  All Rights Reserved 2009 and copyrighted by Sherrie Hartzell, licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia with Keller Williams Preferred-Stafford, VA.  For the latest real estate information, e-mail sherriebh@yahoo.com or call 540-903-0212.

Courthouse Cafe 8955 Courthouse Rd Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Bread pudding in lemon raisin sauce, homemade vegetable beef soup and an order of two biscuits completed a recent meal at the Courthouse Cafe. Country cooking with a southern accent combines to provide food with flavor and substance. Servers, cooks, and owner provide an atmosphere similar to nana’s kitchen with everything well-prepared and a plentiful supply of food and aromas sure to please. An extensive menu provides variety for pickier eaters. When driving anywhere nearby, stop here. Hours from Monday through Saturday are 7am-9pm while on Sundays their cafe is open from 7am-3pm. Courthouse Cafe’s phone number is 540-582-3302. All Rights reserved 2009 by Sherrie Hartzell and copyrighted 2009; Sherrie Hartzell is a licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia with Keller Williams Preferred-Stafford, VA. Her e-mail address is sherriebh@yahoo.com .

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Knit Happens 127A N Washington St Alexandria VA 22314

When Knit Happens originally opened, all knitters in Alexandria, Virginia, and anyone traveling through the area for vacation or business rejoiced. Enthusiastic teachers and intriguing classes at all levels focus on helping every knitter. Visit their blog at: http://www.knithappens.net for their latest hours. Knit Happens posts Spring/Summer Hours and Fall/Winter Hours on their blog along with a map and a newsletter subscribe option. Reading this blog is well worth your precious time, because they share via blogging new patterns and their experiences with their various yarns. Phone 703-836-0039 for more yarn specific information if you want a certain color and yarn texture. They’re located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. 2009 Copyrighted and All Rights Reserved by Sherrie Hartzell, licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia with Keller Williams Preferred Realty-Stafford, VA.

Virginia Wine Experience 826 Caroline St Fredericksburg VA 22401

Wines, wines and more wines cover every corner of this wine shop both upstairs and downstairs on the main level.  They strive to cover price points from affordable to extravagant for their wines both domestic and imported from numerous countries.  If you’re looking for just the right wine for your next party or holiday event, stop by and get their recommendations for the wine pairings to best complement your menu.  Extremely enthusiastic, helpful wine consultants will assist you with picking out the wines for your gathering.  Their phone number is 540-373-8878 , their e-mail address is edwin@virginiawineexperience.com with a website at http://virginiawineexperience.com .  All rights reserved 2009 and copyrighted 2009 by Sherrie Hartzell, licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia with Keller Williams Preferred-Stafford, VA.  Reach her at 540-903-0212 or by e-mailing sherriebh@yahoo.com .

Bistro Bethem 309 William St Fredericksburg VA 22401

Chicken prepared with the right amount of seasonings served with braised greens atop penne pasta with three cheese sauce.  Every bite delicious and tender.  Homemade bread served with a pastel bread plate in one of these hues: light green, light yellow, or peach.  A balsamic vinegar, olive oil and light spice plate for dipping their homemade bread was served prior to the meal. Their iced tea delights and has no bitter undertones.  To keep  the freshest ingredients on the menu, each menu has a daily date printed on it.  Scallops or another seafood/fish, wild game, poultry, cheese plate, wines, bar drinks, bar seating, appetizers, coffee, and desserts (homemade ice cream and many other treats) worth indulging complete their menu of gourmet offerings for discerning diners.  They strive to buy local ingredients and some items are organic.  For weekends and even during the holidays, consider calling ahead to phone number 540-371-9999 to inquire about reserving a table.  This is a restaurant not to miss whether you’re a local or traveling through town en route to another destination. Bistro Bethem’s website is http://www.bistrobethem.com .

Attentive servers, glowing candlelight at every table,  local art showcased on the light, creamy yellow walls with delicate bronze stripes and sage green trim around the front windows layer beautifully with wood floors laid on the diagonal.  Even their powder room, extremely clean, draws attention to family photographs and magazines on an elegantly decorated table.  Details matter most at this place and great care by chefs, hosts and servers handle the meal preparation and delivery so diners eat and savor their food, drinks, and dessert from beginning to end.  Too bad this experience ends.  All rights reserved 2009 and copyrighted 2009 by Sherrie Hartzell, licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia with Keller Williams Preferred Realty-Stafford, VA. Reach Sherrie at 540-903-0212 or sherriebh@yahoo.com .

Lydias Monogrammed Gifts 417 William St Fredericksburg VA 22401

Lydia’s Fredericksburg, Virginia, storefront fills the shopper with diverse gift possibilities for men, women, tweens, teens, children and babies.  Lamps, loafers with unique designs, gardener’s monogrammed clogs, bags for travel, everyday purses, baby bags, garment bags that actually fit longer, formal dresses, linens, acrylic and glassware, picture frames, an ideal cosmetics bag that opens to fit your TSA/onboard airline plastic, quart-sized zip lock bag, towels, pajamas, soft active wear jackets, robes, blankets, and the list continues.  Some items in-store have been monogrammed already, so you’ll leave with a gift.  Other items don’t need a mongram.  Their monogram specific items vary anywhere from two weeks to one item taking much longer.  This store has gifts for hostesses, hosts, Hanukkah, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, weddings, Christmas, wedding showers and any other occasion you dream up.    All rights reserved 2009 and copyrighted by Sherrie Hartzell, licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia with Keller Williams Preferred Realty-Stafford, VA.