STAUNTON — Transferring away from what was 2020, 2021 was a yr of recent beginnings. With individuals getting COVID vaccines, the state lifting mandates and extra companies opening up, this previous yr was beginning to really feel considerably regular.
Here is a rundown of what eating places opened.
Serendipity
One in all Staunton’s latest espresso retailers, Serendipity Java Bar and Eatery, opened over the summer season serving up selfmade biscuits, sandwiches, salads and extra.
Serendipity is positioned within the American Lodge in downtown Staunton. Mom and daughter duo, Chris and Brianna Inks, opened in mid-July, however they weren’t anticipating the onslaught of shoppers at first. It took one social media put up on the Staunton VA Fb group to have individuals clamoring at their doorways.
They serve breakfast all day and supply sandwich choices after 11 a.m., together with espresso drinks that includes espresso roasted in New Market and different drinks.
For extra info go to Serendipity Java Bar on Facebook or stauntonjavabar.com.
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Vic’s Eats
A brand new Veteran-owned brunch spot opened on the nook of Central Avenue and Beverley Avenue in downtown Staunton. Proprietor Rachael Harris opened Vic’s Eats initially of November.
She stated she needs to function a enterprise that hires and helps veterans, together with a various workforce. She’s additionally providing aggressive wages — $15 an hour plus suggestions. Her aim is to create a wholesome work tradition.
The spot is well-known for its biscuits, which she has been making for the group in a wide range of pop-up retailers throughout the world for the previous couple years previous to opening her storefront.
Different menu gadgets embody honey-roasted apple oatmeal, red-eye mushroom grit bowl, varied salads, glazed donut French toast, mushroom soften and extra.
Dunkin
Waynesboro obtained a brand new Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru on the Waynesboro City Middle this yr.
The brand new restaurant will supply Dunkin’s signature drinks and meals choice together with Dunkin’s Subsequent Technology retailer design. Some new menu additions embody avocado toast and bacon-topped avocado toast. They’re additionally providing a brand new drink that options strawberry flavored popping “bubbles,” considerably like boba pearls, which may be added to any iced drink.
The brand new constructing idea, which debuted in 2018, encompasses a fashionable ambiance and revolutionary applied sciences and design components, together with the primary drive-thru solely for cell ordering, fully-integrated digital kiosks, new crew uniforms and a chilly faucet drink system, based on its web site.
Inexperienced Leaf
Not essentially a brand new opening, however a moderately large reopening. Inexperienced Leaf in Waynesboro took a hiatus throughout 2020 as a consequence of COVID-19. It reopened in the summertime after being closed for over a yr.
After shutting down fully final March, proprietor Chris Hollinger stated he is been ready for it to be protected to open. That meant he did not have a lot of an earnings for a yr, simply to verify his restaurant might stay closed, however nonetheless occupy the house, for the security of his workers and others.
The closure gave them time to revamp the restaurant. They did some renovations, reworked the menu, obtained a brand new signal exterior and the within acquired a brand new coat of paint.
The Inexperienced Leaf Grill is positioned at 415 W. Predominant St. in Waynesboro. For extra info go to the restaurant’s Fb page.
Buckhorn Inn Tavern
Jack and Brenda Kearney just lately renovated the Buckhorn Inn and Tavern exterior of Churchville. The 2 do not personal the constructing, however they personal the companies which can be inside it — an Airbnb for the lodging facet and a brand new restaurant.
They opened the lodging portion of the enterprise within the early fall. Now, the restaurant will be capable to accommodate extra than simply visitors.
The fare can be reminiscent of previous Buckhorn menus, however slightly extra subtle. Which means no seafood buffet. As an alternative, they’re going to have a rotating menu (depending on the seasons) that includes gadgets like wooden grilled steak, seafood, pork, seasonal greens and extra. They’re specializing in Appalachian model meals and upscale consolation meals with plates starting from $14 to $38.
Some issues on the brunch menu embody eggs and bacon dishes, breakfast bowls, several types of eggs Benedict, rooster and waffles, French toast and biscuits and gravy. Dishes could also be accompanied with drink choices like mimosas and varied cocktails.
For extra info go to the Buckhorn’s Fb page or in-person at 2487 Hanky Mountain Freeway in Churchville.
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