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Restaurant Review The 4Cs in Culpeper Virginia

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  Name of restaurant:  4 C's Restaurant Address : 302 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 Date of visit : Thursday, July 21, 2022, 11:35 AM Hours:  Monday6AM - 2PM Tuesday6AM - 8PM Wednesday6AM - 8PM Thursday6AM - 8PM Friday6AM - 9PM Saturday6AM - 9PM Sunday6AM - 4PM DETAILS: Seating,  Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Table Service Star rating:  ⭐ ⭐  ⭐ ⭐ out of 5 see the reason below. Living in the Culpeper, Virginia area is always a treat to go to the historic downtown and choose from many restaurants. We decided to check out the 4 C's this time around on our monthly get-together. The 4 C's is known for its Peruvian and South American cuisine but also serves your favorite sandwiches, burgers, pasta, breakfast dishes, and more. The restaurant is situated right on Main Street with parking on the side of the road, which we do not recommend, it's a busy street during the lunch hour. We parked on the side of the building in a parking lot.  As we entered the building, it brou

Restaurant Review - The Sangria Bowl in Culpeper Virginia

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The Sangria Bowl Name of restaurant: The Sangria Bowl Address : 305 South Main Street, Suite 200, Culpeper, VA 22701 TSB is located on the second floor of the State Theatre in Culpeper, Virginia. The main entrance is under the marquee then follow the signage. You can take the stairs or the elevator. Date of visit : Thursday, May 12, 2022, 12PM Hours:  Monday: closed Tuesday: 4:30PM - 10PM Wednesday - Friday: 11:30AM - 3PM,  4:30 PM - 10 PM Satruday: 11:30AM - 9PM, 10PM - 2AM (select nights) Sunday: 10AM -  5PM As long as the weather's decent, the rooftop terrace is open. Reservations are recommended for outdoor seating. They are a small establishment, 90 minute limits are on reservations. Parties of 10+ are subject to automatic large party gratuity. DoorDash  delivery is available!  The Sangria Bowl will delight friends, family, and food-lovers with exciting flavors inspired by the Caribbean and South America. Neoclassical theatre vibes, an art deco-inspired sangria bar, a rooftop

A Wedding at Natural Bridge Virginia

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  My granddaughter and her new husband were married recently at Natural Bridge, VA. You can really have a nice time during your stay and large enough to accommodate a beautiful wedding and beautiful it was. Many things you can do there but we did not have time to check out all those things. Natural Bridge Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham - Guest Reservations They offer seasonal vacation packages and enhancements at Natural Bridge, Virginia . Vacation packages make it easy to have an outdoor adventure, explore with the family, celebrate your relationship milestone, and more. A unique experience awaits in the Blue Ridge Mountains! We had a wonderful time and the bride and groom we very happy! I hope you get a chance to visit the area soon because some of the views will take your breath away! Here are a couple of pictures from the wedding of my Granddaughter, Tavia, and her husband, Taylor. Have you ever been to Natural Bridge, Virginia? We'd love to hear your thoughts in t

Asparagus Facts and Recipes

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***UPDATED 4/27/24*** Asparagus is now in season in Virginia. I happen to like asparagus, how about you? My preference is to grill it on our gas grill with some olive oil and salt/pepper. Oh so good! Here are some fun facts about asparagus.  Asparagus has been cultivated for 2,500 years and for almost 150 years in the United States. It takes three years from seed to harvest. California is among the top 3 states in asparagus production. Other states that produce bunches of asparagus include Washington and Michigan, while others produce very small quantities. Sea salt was the asparagus farmer’s original herbicide. White asparagus and green asparagus come from the same plant. Green asparagus gets its color from sunlight. When the plant breaks through the ground, the sun hits it, turning it green. For white asparagus, sunlight is prevented from touching the plant by piling dirt on top of the stalks so the asparagus matures underground. Once the tip breaks through the surface, the stalk is