Rhone1998 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm taking a mental health day on Wednesday after a long, stressful slog at work, going hiking in Shenandoah. Where would folks recommend I grab a good quality sandwich, or other lunch items, that I could pick up around town or on the way out there pretty early in the morning for a lunch on the trails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm taking a mental health day on Wednesday after a long, stressful slog at work, going hiking in Shenandoah. Where would folks recommend I grab a good quality sandwich, or other lunch items, that I could pick up around town or on the way out there pretty early in the morning for a lunch on the trails? Earl's Sandwiches in Ballston opens at 10:30. The Italian Store on Spout Run opens at 10. Bayou Bakery in Courthouse opens at 7. Buzz Bakery in Rosslyn opens at 7. Northside Social in Clarendon opens at 6. There's really no need (or point) to going anywhere else other than perhaps the Falls Church or Fair Lakes Whole Foods. If you're cutting east onto 50 at some point, Market Salamander in Middleburg opens at 8, but is closed Mon-Tue. I suspect you'll end up at Northside Social - that's where I'd go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 If you're heading out I-66 stop at Apple House in Linden for some apple butter cinnamon doughnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Awesome suggestions, both! Thank you! Northside social for a take-away lunch, and Linden for breakfast along the way it is! (haven't ever been to either place...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 After your hike, I recommend stopping at Glen Manor for a wine tasting. And if you have time, head back to Linden for a tasting there as well (no idea if either is open on Wed so please check first!). If you decide to go to Glen Manor, you can come out of the park at the entrance b/w the North & Central sections, head West on 211 like you're going to Luray, then head north on 340 for a bit of a scenic drive until you get to the turn off to head toward the winery (bring directions because GPS fails out there). Or if you have less time, come out of the northern end of the park and just scoot around and down 340 a little ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 ^Two other places to consider: Hunter's Head in Upperville for dinner on the way back; Sky Meadows is a nice alternative when you don't want to go all the way to Skyline Drive. The trails there are more challenging then they appear to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Add Bagel Buddies in Fair Lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks for the all the advice, everyone. A Milano sandwich from the Italian Store hit the spot today. Unfortunately, Bayou Bakery and Northside Social don't get their sandwiches out until closer to lunchtime, and I wanted to get out there early. But I did stop in Linden for those apple cinnamon donuts...great stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Out that way I also highly recommend The Locke Store in Millwood. They are open 9am - 6pm Tu-Fri, and 9-5 Sat & Sun. Closed Mondays. They have a great deli with fresh-made sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. It's mostly carryout but, if the weather's nice, you can eat at a table on their porch. They also sell wine and beer, cheese, crackers, etc. etc. We have put together a very nice picnic from their offerings that we took with us on a hike. Eating a great slice of pie on their porch is a very nice way to spend some time on a sunny afternoon, especially in the fall or spring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for the all the advice, everyone. A Milano sandwich from the Italian Store hit the spot today. ... Unfortunately, Bayou Bakery and Northside Social don't get their sandwiches out until closer to lunchtime, and I wanted to get out there early. But I did stop in Linden for those apple cinnamon donuts...great stuff! I *love* this picture (*) - the gray, wooden and stone background is stunning against the foreground of the sandwich. Look at the lone turkey vulture, soaring near the horizon, in the center. It's spectacular. And the near-hidden snow-lined road on the far right. So much to cherish in this moment. (*) But only if you promise me you saved your paper until you found a recycling bin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 (*) But only if you promise me you saved your paper until you found a recycling bin. Definitely...Everything that came in to the park with me came out with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toogs Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sounds awesome, I am surprised Skyline was open--their fb update from 12 hours ago wasn't very promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sounds awesome, I am surprised Skyline was open--their fb update from 12 hours ago wasn't very promising. The northern entrance was closed. I had to drive down to Luray to the entrance near there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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