Twice As Much Pleasure

 I can't say I enjoy food as much as many of my friends.  But, I do enjoy an enjoyable night of dining. 

This weekend I was treated to a couple of evenings of dining at two of the area's finest establishments.  And, while I enjoy good barbeque, or a visit to Chipolte with my sons, on Friday, I had another opportunity to spend the evening at one of Fredericksburg's finest restaurants, Claiborne's.    It may be the best in fine dining to be had in the area. 

Located in one of the orginal Old Town Fredericksburg's train station buildings, the restaurant's rooms allow for small parties as well as larger groups numbering more than fifty.  Whether your dining pleasure is filet mignon, chicken, fish, or something a bit more exotic, the menu won't disappoint you.  Neither will the service.  The wait staff is polite, punctual, and knowledgeable.  While Friday night's was a treat, Saturday night's outing may have been better.  It was certainly a different setting.  

The Inn at Kelly's Ford, is a site that should be a "mandatory formation" for visitors to the Commonwealth.   It's simply an exceptional example of what the state has to offer; a joy for the palette, and the eyes.

In Remington, Virginia, the Inn is situated on the historical site of the Kelly´s Ford Civil War Battlefield, on 150 acres, which is part of a larger 500-acre estate.  As its website claims, there truly is a "casual elegance" that's unmistakable upon arrival at the facility. 

While the occasion for Saturday's visit was a wedding, I'd been there a couple of times previously.   The setting and view from the dining area is truly picturesque.  In the middle of the Commonwealth's horse country, the countryside's rolling hills, and green pastures, provide the ideal setting for a quiet evening of exquisite dining.

Similar to Claiborne's, the menu at the Inn is full of dinner delights.  The Entree list includes:

While the cost of the entree selections is a bit more than one might expect at your routine "in town" restaurant, the Inn is anything but the usual, and you won't find anything quite like it in the city.   Additionally, the menu features are some you won't soon forget.  Not only are the dishes delicious, but their presentation is very impressive as well. 

The Fredericksburg and Stafford, Viriginia region has much to offer.  Whether on vacation, or an area homeowner enjoying a night out, Claiborne's and the Inn at Kelly's Ford are two fine dining choices you'll enjoy immensely.  

Before making your reservation, make sure your night out is one during which you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere and appreciate the experience.  Each of the establishments leaves you wanting to remain a bit longer, to enjoy the experience even more.  In these cases, it's an urge worth indulging.           

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