I have heard about the amazing food on the Virginia Tech campus but had never experienced it myself. After a trip to the West End Market, I was shocked to see grilled flank steak, homemade marinara sauce, cheese tortellini, and cheeseburgers packed with hickory barbeque sauce, ham, and the works. Why was I here? To…
For the third year in a row, owner Shaena Muldoon of Palisades Restaurant held the annual Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation. As usual, tickets sold out very quickly and the restaurant was packed! This year, not one but five chefs created some amazing appetizers and main courses. The chefs were Ashton Carter of the Palisades,…
Chef Michael, Rachel, Linda and a dedicated team of staff are gearing up for the re-opening of The Bank Food and Drink in Pearisburg, Virginia this Saturday, March 24th. They have been busier than ever with painting and decorating this historic space, creating a delicious menu, sourcing local foods, developing marketing materials, and more. I was…
While out at the Palisades Restaurant one evening, I happened to meet the very talented Greg Galbreath who makes the most beautiful handcrafted banjos right from his home in Giles County, Virginia. Right away I was intrigued and asked if he would be interested in having a story in New River Valley Magazine. Greg agreed and I…
Attendance at this year’s Celebrity Chef Tour at The Palisades Restaurant in Eggleston, Virginia was a huge success. Our little town of Eggleston had more guests booked than the Yankee Stadium dinner! Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, the owner of the Palisades, Shaena Muldoon, decided to host the event for two nights this year and both…
