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Entrée Welcome to my restaurant, One Block West, punnily named
because it sits a block west of The dining room is quaint, romantic, and comfortable with
widely spaced tables, set elegantly with burgundy table linens, large white
napkins, heavy flatware, English china, fresh flowers, candles, and fine
Italian stemware. 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. The inspiration for each night’s menu
comes from the season, from what I found at the farmers market, and from
serendipity. I love seafood, wild mushrooms, artisanal cheeses, and braised
dishes, so you will likely find these on the menu. Each menu features about 8
appetizers and 8 entrées, half of which are seafood. Other entrées vary
widely but often include a vegetarian option, beef, bison, pork, duck, lamb,
or game.
Vegetarians are always welcome. And if you don’t see something on the menu that appeals
to you or if you want something special, you know that my staff and I will
bend over backwards to work with you. And for those looking for the
extraordinary, we offer private dining with custom menus at our Chef’s Table. 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.
Ed Matthews Chef and Owner |
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