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25 South Indian Alley
Winchester, Virginia 22601

540-662-1455
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Email: info@oneblockwest.com
Facebook: One Block West Restaurant
Twitter: @OneBlockWest
Blog: One Blog West

Lunch: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday, 5:00 pm – until

Reservations are suggested always and are necessary on weekends.

Our dinner menu changes daily.
We do not offer a children’s menu.

We have no dress code; dress comfortably.

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are welcome.

One Block West is easily handicapped accessible.

Gift certificates are available in any denomination.
Chef for a Day certificates are available too.

We provide limited catering for select clients. Carryout is always available.

We do host groups of up to 60 people.

We have 40 seats of outdoor dining on our deck.
Outdoor dining is first come, first served.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our deck.
Smoking is permitted only on our deck.

The restaurant is non-smoking.


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Welcome to my restaurant, One Block West, so named because it sits a block west of Winchester's downtown pedestrian mall. Hi, I'm Ed Matthews, chef and owner of this small, friendly restaurant that is an extension of my home. Many regulars simply call the restaurant "Ed's." I like having my friends over to dinner.

I hate to use the term "farm-to-table" because that term has been hijacked by so many people who don't walk the walk. As the orginal local and seasonal restaurant in our region, for 11 years now, the inspiration for each night's menu comes from the season, from what our growers and foragers bring to us, from what I found at the farmers market, and from serendipity.

We serve dinner two ways. Each night we offer a tasting menu called the Chef's Whim, which is the best way to experience what I and my crew want to cook that night. We also offer a standard dinner menu which includes seafood, one or more vegetarian options, beef, bison, pork, duck, lamb, or game. I love seafood, wild mushrooms, artisanal cheeses, and braised dishes, so you will likely find these on the menu.

Today at One Block West

Today is Friday, May 24, 2013. We're open today.

May 24 Menu Highlights: Lamb Chops, Soft Shell Crabs, Local Rabbit, Red Drum, Moulard Duck, Steak Tartare, Pork Belly, Morel Mushrooms, Crab Cakes, Artisanal Cheeses, Sea Scallops, Local Angus Beef
Blogging Now: Another Tasting
Today's Recipe: Honey Lime Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta

The dining room is both romantic and comfortable with widely spaced tables set elegantly, but it's not a formal space. So, please dress comfortably, relax, and let us take care of you.

People often ask me what kind of food we serve. I call it sensational seasonal cuisine™, which is marketing speak for fine dining (dishes and ingredients you wouldn't do at home) that showcases the finest products from local purveyors. My cooking is about a place, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and a time, right now.

Stone Crab Appetizer
Stone Crab/Parsnip Purée/Vanilla Beurre Blanc/Salad Burnet

 

What Others are Saying

"Winchester's most refined cuisine…."—Frommers
"Raises the epicurean bar…."—Virginia Living
"an epicurean gem…."—Northern Virginia

Bird Eggs and Blogs Read "Bird Eggs & Blogs" in the April 2009 Virginia Living

Finally, I'm a wine guy. I spent three years assembling a really nice wine list of manageable size and good breadth. I taste every wine on the list for value, wines that taste more expensive than they cost. My friends in the business call me a fool for offering 70 wines by the glass, but then, I'm a wine guy. While you're with us, don't be afraid to let us help you pick something you've never tasted before. Finding a surprising new wine is all part of the sensational seasonal cuisine™ experience that we offer.

If this appeals to you, come let us take care of you. Book using our Reservations Form or by dialing 540-662-1455.

Ed Matthews
Chef and Owner