Jan
31
2012
So much to do in Nelson in February

February
In Celebration of Black History Month various activities are scheduled throughout the month of February. Check local churchs for further information. www.nelsonheritagecenter.com/nelsonaachuches.html   Nelson Heritage Center,1653 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA, 22922 434-263-4649 www.nelsonheritagecenter.com

February 1
Jason Ring 7:30 PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 1
High Country Bluegrass Jam 7PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company.High Country musicians from the Infamous Stringdusters will be in the pub area ready to jam with you! Grab your instrument and jump in to play along! Even if you don’t play music, this jam will be fun to listen to with a pint of beer in hand! Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 3 and 4
Maybe Tomorrow, rockin party band, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 4, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center Community Market 9AM to 1PM. Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100.

February 4
Gathering of the Central Virginia Blues Society at The Hamner Theater 7:30PM. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-1999. www.hamnertheater.com

February 4
Willits Bowditch 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 5
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Live music by Gary Randal 12 Noon. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 5
Brunch at Blue Mountain Brewery 11AM.Live music by The Design 2:30PM to 5PM. At 6:30PM Join us for Blue Mountain Brewery Brews, Wings, and Super Bowl XLVI on our 8′ screen! 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

February 6
Downbeat Project Acoustic Duo 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 8
Travis Elliot 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 10 and 11
Southern Company, rock, blues, classics, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 11
Valentine’s Day Winemaker’s Dinner at Veritas Vineyard and Winery 7PM to 11PM. Treat your loved one to a five-course, wine-paired dinner in Saddleback Hall. Music and dancing to follow! Fee. Reservations required. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com

February 11
Wintergreen Winery’s Wine and Chocolate Pairing at The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery  462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958.  A vintner’s selection of Wintergreen wines paired with chocolate. Fee inclues wine and chocolate tastings and wine glass.  Reservations are suggested.  Time:TBA  434-361-2519  www.wintergreenwinery.com

February 11
Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner 6PM at DelFosse Winery and Vineyards, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com  Fee.  Reservations required.

February 11
The Moonrats 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 11,12,13,14
Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery, 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA 22920
Valentine’s Day at Cardinal Point – artisan chocolates made with our wines available for sample and sale; free tastings during the Valentine celebration (2/11-2/14)  Chocolates and some picnic foods and beverages are also for sale. 540-456-8400 www.cardinalpointwinery.com

February 12
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Live music by Gary Randal 12 Noon. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 13
Matthew Wilner 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 5PM. Special Valentine’s Day a la carte menu additions will include Sea Scallops, Surf and Turf, and Chocolate Praline Tore with a Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 14
Valentine’s Day at Blue Mountain Brewery. Heart-shaped pizzas. Live music by Ragged Mountain String Band from 5PM to 9PM. Special Tastings. Blue Mountain fried wings special priced with homemade blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery included. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

February 14
He Said Beer, She Said Wine Valentines Day Dinner at Wild Wolf Brewing Company. Four course Beer or Wine paired dinner 5PM to 10PM. Fee. Reservations accepted but not required. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 14
Valentine’s Day at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Extended hours 6PM to 9PM. Reservations not required. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love–whether it be with your partner or a group of your very best friends. Our tasting room will be open late and we’ll be selling our wines by the bottle or glass and offering a tempting tapas menu available for purchase. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com

February 15
Eli Cook 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 16
Rockfish Valley Elementary School Dine Out at Blue Mountain Brewery 5PM. Join us for dinner to support Rockfish Elementary School! 20% of all food sales from 5PM to 8PM will be donated to the school.9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

February 17 and 18
William Walter, high energy folk, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen,VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 19
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace!  Live music by Gary Randal 12 Noon. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 20
Koda Kerle and Marie Bergman of Camomile and Whiskey 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 21
Devils Backbone Brewing Company kicks off their Fat Tuesday celebration at 5:00 p.m. Featuring Adrian Duke’s  New Orleans Funk & Jazz at 8:30 pm –  You’ll think you’re on Bourbon Street!  Fat Tuesday eatin’ includes gumbo, fried oyster po’boys and a Beer Garden Fish Shack, plus free Mardi Gras trinkets and decor – Over-all ragin good times!! Live music 8:30PM by Adrian Duke, New Orleans Funk-n-Jazz.Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 25
Tray Eppes 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 22
Josh Mayo 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 24 and 25
Ben Phelps Project, rock, blues, jazz, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 26
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Live music 12 Noon by Gary Randal. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 26
French Crepe Day 1PM at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations not required.

February 29
Leap Year Night at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Extended hours 6PM to 9PM. Reservations are not required. We don’t need an excuse to drink wine and eat scrumptious food, but when an event only happens once every 4 years we get a little excited. Join us on Leap Year Night! We’ll be offering our wines by the glass or bottle and will have a selection of tapas available for purchase. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com

Dec
26
2011
Eat Local

Ann’s Family Restaurant
Good old country cooking.  Fresh vegetables every day and  special every day. Open 7 am – 10  pm Monday – Friday, Closed Saturday, Open 8 am – 10 pm Sunday. 1170 Thomas Nelson Highway- Route  29 south of Lovingston. 434-263-8110

Basic Necessities Cafe Wine and Cheese Shop
South of France setting with imported wine and cheeses. Organic fare, serving lunch and dinner with brunch on Sunday. 2226 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford. Open Tuesday – Sunday. 434-361-1766

Blue Ridge Pig
Rustic, sophisticated, smoked meat, barbecue and sandwiches. Catering. 2198 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford. 434-361-1170

The Blue Toad
Come and enjoy food, fun, family and the view from our decks while the kids burn off some energy on our playground. Burgers, Fries, Soft Serve and much more. Inside dining. Beer and Wine available.  Open Monday through Friday 7AM until Last Call. Open Saturday and Sunday 9AM until Last Call. 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992

Blue Mountain Brewery
From gourmet hand-made pizzas to sandwiches and seasonal specials, Blue Mountain Brewery prepares a range of delectable food to pair with our craft brewed ales and lagers. Restaurant and Brewery are open Mon. – Sat. 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM and Sun. 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM  9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151), Afton 540-456-8020.

Chicken Coop
Chicken, barbecue and variety of sandwiches. Located in the Nelson Food Mart (Exxon Station) 40 Front Street, Lovingston. 434-263-7818

Chen’s Chinese
Chinese food to take out or eat in. Located in the Annie Land Plaza, off Route 29, Lovingston. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am -10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-11 pm; Sunday 12 noon-10 pm. 73 Callohill Drive, Lovingston 434-263-8869 or 263-8865

Chirio’s Pizza
Oldest pizza establishment in Nelson County, since 1989. Authentic homemade NY pizza, subs, salads, sandwich specials, ice cream. Eat in, take-out, delivery. Discover why locals and visitors proclaim daily: “Simply the Best”. Bargain prices, quick service. In the Valley Green Shopping Center. 2777 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford 434-361-9188

Colleen Deli
Specialty salads, fried chicken, and sandwiches. Homemade baked goods. Breakfast. Lunch specials daily.  Open Monday through Saturday 6AM to 5PM, Sunday 7AM to 4PM. Located in the Exxon station on Hwy. 29 (5 miles south of Lovingston) in Nelson County. 4071 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington. 434-263-6969.

Colleen Drive-In
Burgers, fries, breakfast biscuits, apple pies and ice cream treats. Open 9 am- 9:30 pm Sunday-Thursday and 9 am – 10 pm Friday-Saturday. On Highway 29 (look for the huge ice cream cone). 4105 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington. 434-263-5343

Copper Mine Bistro at Wintergreen Resort
An American Steakhouse with casual, yet elegant dining, adjacent to the Mountain Inn at Wintergreen Resort.  Serving only prime beef and the freshest seafood available prepared in classic steak house style, you will enjoy our signature restaurant.  Reservations are suggested. 434-325-8090.

Devils Grill
Enjoy the highest restaurant in Nelson County at the Devils Knob Golf Course. Elegant dining in a “club” like atmosphere with a spectacular setting. Open daily for lunch April through October. Call for dinner hours. Reservations suggested.  434-325-8100.

Devils Backbone Brewing Company
The Devils Backbone Brewing Company is located at  in Roseland, Virginia at the base of Wintergreen Mountain at the intersection of Routes 151 and 664. The smoke-free brewery and restaurant is open 7 days a week serving both lunch and dinner. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland VA 22967. 434-361-1001

The Edge
A new look for an old Wintergreen favorite on the mountain overlooking the ski slopes. Casual fare with a family priced menu. Live entertainment featured seasonally. Call for hours. 434-325-8080

The Fountain Room at the Mark Addy Inn

Leslie and Raf are passionate about offering guests the finest in international cuisine in an elegant setting. Gourmet cuisine and menus are prepared daily by Innkeeper, Rafael, and provide a fresh and varied selections always eclectic, always intriguing and always elegant. The dining room is open for breakfast and dinner for our inn and non-lodging guests. Reservations are recommended. Tuesday through Saturday 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. 434-361-1101

Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant – Nellysford
2842 Rockfish Valley Highway,  Nellysford.  Hours: 11 am – 10 pm Monday through Thursday; 11 am – 11 pm; Friday – Saturday; 12 noon – 10 pm Sunday.  434-361-9170

Lovingston Cafe and Lounge
A pleasant surprise in the middle of Lovingston, offering a diverse, modestly priced menu. Steaks, seafood, vegetarian,sandwiches, gourmet burgers,salads and homemade desserts are served in the smoke free casual dining room everyday from 10:30 am – 9 pm. The Garden Patio is available when Mother Nature cooperates.  The full service lounge is open daily from 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm.  165 Front Street, Lovingston.  434-263-8000

Mac’s Country Store
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Daily speacials, eat in or take out. Open Monday -Saturday 6 am – 7 pm and Sundays 9 am – 7 pm. Our famous fried chicken is the best around. At the the intersection of Routes 151 and 56 and Roseland Road. 7023 Patrick Henry Hwy., Roseland, VA 22967 . 434-277-5305

McDonald’s
Open 7 days a week from 6 am – 11 pm (open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights) Highway 29 in Lovingston. 434-263-8066

Montebello Cafe’
The new addition to Montebello Country Store! Open Friday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage & gravy, biscuits and breakfast platters.  Lunch menu includes burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, chicken salad, lunch platters and of course our chili!  Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and lunch is served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  15072 Crabtree Falls Highway (Route56), Montebello VA, 24464 540-377-2650. www.MontebelloVA.com

Paulie’s Pig Out
Chicken, hickory smoked BBQ, catfish sandwich and homemade sides.  Open Thurs – Monday – lunch and dinner. 7376 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton. 434-361-2001

Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains Deli
Located at mile post 16 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Love, VA on Route 814, the deli at Royal Oaks Cabins. 9 AM to 6 PM  Check for closure during winter months. 800-410-0627

Smoky’s Black Bear Cafe
Serving Colony Coffee with full coffee menu, serving lunch and snacks. Free w-fi in a quiet atmosphere. Open 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed Tuesdays. 131 Blue Ridge Drive, Wintergreen. 434-325-1227

Smooches Creamery
Come visit us and enjoy our delicious frozen custard!  Mon- Fri 3:00pm to 9:00pm; Sat and Sun 1:00pm until 9:00pm. 8207 Thomas Nelson Hwy. Lovingston, VA. 434-420-1874.

Stoney Creek Bar and Grill
Nelson County’s hidden jewel, the restaurant offers a distinctive alfresco dining experience in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Serving a true bar and grill menu, enjoy a casual lunch or dinner. Call for hours. On the Stoney Creek Golf Course, Nellysford. 434-325-8110

Subway
“The way a sandwich should be.” Hours: 10 am-10 pm; Friday night until 11 pm; Sunday until 9 p.m. Located in Annie Land Plaza, Highway 29, 65 Callohill Drive, Lovingston. 434-263-6800

Thai Mex II
Wonderful Thai and Mexican cuisine to keep dining interesting and fun. The best of two worlds striving to satisfy the most demanding palate. Sophisticated but not stuffy. Open 8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast, Lunch  and Dinner. 2815 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford in the Valley Green Shopping Center. 434-361-1400

Thai Siam Take-Out
Authentic Thai food. Pad Thai, fried rice, spring rolls, curries, soups, deep fried catfish topped with ginger and more. Located one mile off Hwy 29, on Route 56 west, 4137 Tye Brook Highway. Open 11 am – 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Call ahead orders are preferred as everything is made fresh. 434-263-8577

Three Ridges Deli
Fresh coffee, breakfast, chicken biscuits, sandwiches, burgers and fries and more. Open Monday through Saturday 7:30AM to 6PM, Sunday 8AM to 5PM – closed Wednesday. 80 Mosbys Run, Nellysford, VA, 22967 434-361-2324. www.threeridgesdepotanddeli.lbu.com

Trager Brothers Coffee
Come visit our Roastery at 486 Front Street in Lovingston, Virginia Monday through Friday 6 am until 3 pm and Saturday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. Or, if the sign says “OPEN” come on in! See the Roastery in action and feel free to sample some of our fresh roasted coffee while you’re here. 434-263-8916

Vito’s Italian Restaurant – Lovingston
Specializing in pizza and Italian dishes.  Located on Highway 29, 8181 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston.  Hours: 11 am – 10 pm Monday through Thursday; 11 am – 11 pm Friday – Saturday; 12 noon – 10 pm Sunday. 434-263-8688