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[Jill Cheese Lady]

Hi there!

Going to be heading to Orange, Virginia on a Friday night and I'm looking for an upscale local restaurant for the evening. Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Jill

[DonRocks]

Hi there!

Going to be heading to Orange, Virginia on a Friday night and I'm looking for an upscale local restaurant for the evening. Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Jill

I would consider trying the Waupaire at Biqué (the first one on this list).

Or maybe Pomme in Gordonsville?

[Sthitch]

I have been spending quite a bit of time in that area looking at property, and my local Realtor recommended Elmwood at Sparks, I have not been yet, but she seems to love it.

[JPW]

I would consider trying the Waupaire at Biqué (the first one on this list).

Or maybe Pomme in Gordonsville?

pomme

Unfortunately, the link for Pomme in the linked post appears to be dead. I'd call first.

[DonRocks]

pomme

Unfortunately, the link for Pomme in the linked post appears to be dead. I'd call first.

I called yesterday (Monday) because of the broken link. The recording says Pomme is open for lunch and dinner, and begins its week on Tuesday. I haven't seen anything on the internet that says Gerard Gasparini isn't still the chef, but unfortunately, I found something that indicates they lost a gentleman very close to the restaurant last year.

[dwt]

I've been visiting Pomme at least once a year over the past 5 years and have always enjoyed the food and relaxed atmosphere. Gerard Gasparini is a wonderful, warm-hearted host, who often strolls through the dining room to chat with customers, both regulars and newcomers. I was last there in early May. I did not see Gerard or his son, who usually works along side his father. But the food was much the same as was the front-of -the-house staff. Based on that visit, I would still recommend Pomme. But I wouldn't describe it as "upscale." I suppose it is comparable to Bistro Lepic, Lavandou or, perhaps, Bistro Bis. What comes to mind as an upscale place in the area is Palladio at the Barboursville winery (http://barboursvillewine.net/winery/palladio-restaurant). I've not had a chance to try it and I suspect it will be difficult to reserve a table for Friday night.

[dcs]

On 7/26/2010 at 3:52 PM, Sthitch said:

I have been spending quite a bit of time in that area looking at property, and my local Realtor recommended Elmwood at Sparks, I have not been yet, but she seems to love it.

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