Blue Rock

"Whether you want to sample the a-la-carte foothills menu, like the super satisfying fried chicken, or sample Pineapple & Pearls alum Bin Lu’s tasting menu, this cozy inn has an Adirondack or dining room chair with your name on it. It also has one of the best sunset views in Rappahannock County." - Tim Ebner

"If a Virginia country getaway is calling, look no further than this picturesque inn set on 80 rolling acres. Helmed by executive chef Bin Lu — who left D.C.’s two-Michelin-starred Pineapple and Pearls to join Blue Rock — the restaurant features a four-course tasting menu and wine pairing. Diners have several cozy options to choose from, as the inn is outfitted with five indoor fireplaces." - Mekita Rivas, Eater Staff

"Chef Bin Lu is offering a special five-course Thanksgiving dinner and optional wine pairing at The Restaurant at Blue Rock on Wednesday with a to-go option. Menu highlights include Bluefin tuna toro, “mashed potatoes” with caviar, slow roasted duck, and “lazy: apple pie. Dine in for $135 per person and to-go is $200 for servings of two. Reservations to can be made here and to go here." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Inspired by the classic Nashville hot chicken delicacy, Blue Rock’s chicken bathes in a brine, is dusted with a secret spice recipe, and then doused in a sauce that’s a cross between Buffalo sauce and Laoganma (Chinese chili crunch). The restaurant serves it with house made pickles and marinated melon to help refresh palates between bites." - Tim Ebner, Gabe Hiatt, Vinciane Ngomsi

"A two-hour drive from the city, picturesque Blue Rock is bitten with the Barbie bug for a few days this month. The Blue Ridge Blossom cocktail starts either Ketel One Citroen or Botanist gin and includes Cointreau, blackberry basil syrup, fresh lemon, and egg white, with an edible flower garnish. Order it in the tasting room and restaurant from July 21 to 23." - Vinciane Ngomsi