The Milk Parlor is a quirky dive bar in Blacksburg, VA. They offer live events like live music and dancing a block from Virginia Tech. You can find them under the beautiful mural on Draper Street. They offer a full bar, a hard milkshake menu, a white Russian menu, and bar food.
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Bollo’s Café & Bakery is a coffeeshop in downtown Blacksburg, VA. It is walking distance from Virginia Tech. Also, it offers a lively, cozy atmosphere, good service, and great food. Their tea selection is incredible and their prices are very affordable.
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This week I tried out Pizza Twist in Winchester, VA. They offer traditional pizzas, as well as Indian Fusion Pizzas, and Halal Pizzas. I wanted to try their unique offerings so I opted for the Indian Fusions Masala fries and pizza. I opted for takeout so I did not experience their storefront, though I know they are new establishment.
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Brickhouse Diner is a mid-size diner in a shopping center in Virginia Beach, VA. They offer an extensive breakfast menu. I found the service and atmosphere to be very good. However, the food was mediocre.
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This week I visited IJ Canns American Grill in Winchester, VA for a classic American dinner. They have a very spacious and comfortable, yet classy dining experience. The food is tasty, filling, and generously portioned. IJ Canns is a good spot to grab a nice meal with American staples.
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This week I attended the world premiere of Grounded at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Grounded was an avant-garde, modern opera about the military and its psychological impact on a female fighter/drone pilot. I found it was quite provocative and not for everyone. However, the Kennedy Center was spectacular and I can’t wait to return for another performance.
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Bahama Breeze is a Caribbean food restaurant in Virginia Beach, VA. It is in Virginia Beach Town Center near Pembroke Mall. I found they offer a great value with wonderful food, service, and atmosphere at affordable prices.
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I attended the debut of Across the Atlantic with Tara McNeill and Alexander Bernstein in Goodson Chapel Recital Hall at the Shenandoah Conservatory. The conservatory is part of Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA.
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Mattie’s Frozen Custard in Winchester, VA is a wonderful place to grab dessert. It is a simple walk-up counter with friendly staff and some of the best ice cream in Winchester. They have rich creamy custard and offer unique well-crafted flavors.
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Sumittra Thai is a small Thai restaurant in downtown Frederick, MD. They have decent curry but it is on the expensive end. You may face long wait times and it can be a bit congested.
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