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Holiday Events in the City of Bedford

December 9, 2010 By Scott Fogleman Leave a Comment

Holiday Events in the City of Bedford!

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During the month of December, each Friday merchants of downtown Bedford stay open late (till 9m). Come visit Centertown to celebrate a traditional Holiday! Old fashioned Carriage rides ($2 for 12and under $4 for adults) through Historic Centertown Bedford, get your pictures with Santa, just like you used to do at department stores. Jeff East will be taking them at Geri’s Sister-to-Sister Boutique and he has many package options.

Make sure to visit Centertown Park for Hot Chocolate, warm apple cider and other refreshments.While your downtown, enjoy a walk around town, see the Christmas decorations, and get some shopping done.

After you get your shopping done, stop by Clam diggers or drive around the neighborhoods and see the Historic Home deck out for Christmas.

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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival, Popular Forest, Bedford VA

November 18, 2010 By Scott Fogleman Leave a Comment

Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival, Popular Forest, Bedford VA

As we travel through Bedford to Thomas Jefferson’s Popular Forest, one has to admire the beauty and understand why

Thomas Jefferson selected this location for his second residence. The gentle rolling hills, gorgeous mountains in the

distance, and during fall the whole area is a burst of colors.

Upon our arrival to Popular Forest, Mr. Jefferson welcomed us to the property and after pouring our the first glass of fine Virginia wine, he gav

e a short speech about his affinity for wine, his history of his love for the fine beverage, and the process of making

it. Meanwhile, the grounds of Popular Forest are being shared with us by artisans, musicians, and other guest.

This is the experience of last years visitors to the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival. This year, the event will be held November 20,2010 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Admission

Tasting $20 in advance $25 at the door Must be 21 to drink wine.

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Non-Tasting or 12-20 $10
Under 12 Fee.

Popular Forest will be open through the day with a reduced admission price of $9

Local food merchants will selling food and several great wineries will be offering their products too in addition to the Poplar Forest gift shop.

Participating wineries include:
* Barboursville Vineyards
* Kluge Estate Vineyards
* DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
* Jefferson Vineyards
* Gabriele Rausse Winery
* Rebec Vineyards
* Sans Soucy Vineyards
And featuring the Bedford Wine Trail
* Peaks of Otter Winery
* Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery
* LeoGrande Winery
* White Rock Vineyards and Winery
* Savoy-Lee Winery

Food Vendors
* Flambe Catering
* Meriwether Godsey
* The Muse
* Babcock House
* Old Liberty Station

Crafters
* Beeswax Candle Company
* Casting Pearls
* Just Liz Jewelry
* Studio 43 Pottery
* SES Leather
* Pints o’ Plenty
* Spicerack Chocolates
* Woodworking by Design
* Farmhouse Gourmet
* JB Glass Designs
* The Kokopelli Journal

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Breweries near Bedford VA

October 27, 2010 By Scott Fogleman 1 Comment

Last weekend a group of friends and I jumped into the car and drove from Bedford Va to Wintergreen VA to visit a couple of breweries. usually we visit are wineries but today we wanted something different.

Wintergreen is a short drive from Bedford VA, only about an hour and half, of driving with fantastic pastoral and mountain views. As we approached Blue Mountain Brewery, we spotted the most unusual car accident (if someone had been injured I wouldn’t post the picture).

Blue Mountain Brewery had a great selection of beers and we ordered the sampler of their beers. The building was great, nicely decorated with a small lounge area with sofas to relax and have a cold beer. There was also patio seating and a great menu for food.

We choose the cheese plate to eat with our beer, there was a mix of fresh fruit, bread, and unusual cheeses that were amazing. One of the cheese was a mustard cheese, never had it before but really enjoyed it.

Blue Mountain’s beer was great. It was a nice mix of different styles but I have to admit it was excellent and pared nicely with the Rockfish Wheat Summer Weiss Beer on a hot day.

Next, we traveled to Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Roseland VA. Wow, what a place. The building alone wasvery impressive, a stone and wooden structure. Equally impressive was the beer which is produced on-site! We ordered the 10 beer sampler and were delighted with the choice of beer offered by the brewery. I enjoy Hefeweizen and the Wintergreen Weiss (a Bavarian-style Hefeweizen) was much to my liking.

After finishing our sampling, we were escorted to our table table on the patio, where we had a great view of the mountains at sunset and the man-made koi pond. The food selection is comfort gourmet food.

A great mix of high quality and comfort. Everything looked great and inviting. Several members of our party got the fish tacos, some got the Veggie Burger, I opted for the meatloaf and garlic mashed potatoes. Based upon the lack of conversation while eating, I would say everyone enjoyed their food.

What a great night we had! This week I also learned a new brewery is being built in the same area. So now we will have three to choose from and I haven’t even mentioned the wineries in the area.

: Meatloaf and Garlic Mashed!

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Main Street Eatery, Lynchburg VA

October 26, 2010 By Scott Fogleman 1 Comment

The Main St. Eatery is a Lynchburg mainstay and one of the area’s premier restaurants. When you enter the Main St. Eatery, you immediately notice the old wood floors and exposed brick walls. You feel as if you’re transported to a fine New York restaurant. There is a nice bar area with a great selection of drinks and window seating with a great view of downtown Lynchburg.

The menu is a great mix of steaks, chicken, seafood and veal. Aged and seasoned to perfection. It also boasts a great selection of wines and beers from around the world.

When you eat at Main Street Eatery, you have to save room for dessert. They lay out the desserts on a cart and bring them around to the table. Regardless of your tastes for sweets, they have something for you. Great cheesecakes, apple pie, chocolate decedent desserts…….

Oktoberfest at The Main Street Eatery

During the month of October, The Main Street Eatery offers its special Oktoberfest menu, great German dishes cooked to perfection by chef and owner Urs Gabathuler. Authentic German dishes prepared only as a true chef with taste, flavor, and presentation taken into consideration.

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Olde Liberty Station Resturant

October 13, 2010 By Scott Fogleman 3 Comments

Looking for a great place to eat in Bedford VA! Try Olde Liberty Station. The Station (the locals call it) is a converted train station reused a great themed restaurant and bar.

Norfolk and Western had the station built in 1881 for passenger rail service, it served as a hub for Bedford area commerce. It featured stone walls and a slate roof with a unique pitch. It had a good amount of space for loading and unloading of rail cars (not used as a parking lot). It served as a rail station through two world wars, the great depression, and so many more events (the famous Bedford Boys deployed to war from the station). Closing in 1971, the station changed hands and house different business until 2001 when the current owners opened the restaurant.

Inside, the old ticket counter is the hostess booth. There is a nice bar area with a mural with a train and Sharp Top/Flat Top in the background . The dinning area is spacious and comfortable. On nice days you can eat outside and watch a freight train pass on the still in use rail lines.

In September 2009, a fire devastated the Station. Determined not to lose the restaurant, owner’s Harry and Marty Leist, rebuilt the station to the exact same standards as it was originally built. While everything is very good, try Harry’s cheesecake or just order it to go.

Its a great place to go with family or friends.

Olde Liberty Station

515Bedford Ave.

Bedford VA 24523

(540) 587-9377