A Sea Of Red

I'm staying there for three days in a few weeks. Sounds good.

http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/business ... city/3442/

Here's a reset of an earlier thread for those who want some background.

Sounds like HMO's type of restaurant (because of the food & atmosphere, NOT the wine list).

I look forward to a review, badger. BTW are you a TripAdvisor reviewer?

I have eaten there a 1/2 dozen times It is absolutely fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend the macaroni and cheese side dish. TRUST me on this one. It is made with all white cheezes The steaks are great. The manager of the place actaully was a Mid Atlantic hot shot for Ruth's Chris so he still uses those suppliers. The best way to summarize it is to say it makes the Crown Sterling look like Burger King. It is pricier then CS but WELL worth it. The filet is nice but don't be shy of the NY Strip either! ANy more questions, jsut let me know

Hey wait, The crown sterling IS burger king...

where else do you go to get a fine dinner and have a salad bar?

Yes. But not very active. I should do more because we travel a fair amount. Can only handle so many boards, etc. and still work.

Cider Jim wrote:Sounds like HMO's type of restaurant (because of the food & atmosphere, NOT the wine list).

The wine list was about the only thing I had good there!!! Ha...kidding kidding


seriously though it was one of the worst steaks I've ever had...and for $45 bucks??? come on....although I have gotten the Salmon there and it was great...I just dont recommend the steaks...they were supposed to be as good as Ruth's Chris since the chief worked there or something...wronggggggg


but the other items are ok...but you can give me main street eatery any day over that! & 1/3 the price...

Although it is a good atmosphere, you dont feel like your in lynchburg any more...


is that pizza place open yet down there?


Edit: I didnt read purples post...I guess I'll give the steak another shot...the mac and cheese was good...they had some other things that were nice to get at an upscale place like that...I'll try again

badger74 wrote:Yes. But not very active. I should do more because we travel a fair amount. Can only handle so many boards, etc. and still work.

You really need to go to Main Street before you leave town as well as Dish...IMO Dish blows everything out the water locally and it's a small plate type place so you can try several things...please go there for me...you'll be glad you did and all of these places are a 20 second drive or a 5 minute walk if you feel up to it from where your staying

Hold My Own wrote: is that pizza place open yet down there?

I was wondering this too. It seemed like I saw they put a sign up on the building like a year ago. It intrigued me but I've yet to see it open. Get on the ball!

Ha...alright I'll find out



not yet...May 1st...anything else?

Millstone Tea Room = best steak & duck I have ever had.

We ate there our last trip last Fall and really liked it. Can't remember all we got but it was about 6 plates and we were stuffed. Very cool. We really try to hit the local places and not the chains on Wards Rd. I also want to try the new place next to Randolph College that used to be Shadds or something like that.

I did read the trains going by the hotel can be noisy. We'll see about that part.

blwall1416 wrote:Millstone Tea Room = best steak & duck I have ever had.

NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT! I challenge anyone to try to find better food...I sure cant in New York, L.A. wherever I honestly cant say I've had a better meal then up there!

blwall1416 wrote:Millstone Tea Room = best steak & duck I have ever had.

Where is this place? I've never even heard of it.

If I ever pay $45 for a steak, shoot me.

SuperJon wrote:If I ever pay $45 for a steak, shoot me.

Have you ever HAD a $45 steak?? It is like Porsche' there is NO substitute!

Well, I cant say I've ever paid for one up to this point! Hopefully I will continue to find people who are willing to smoooze and have "brilliant" ideas

Hold My Own wrote:

blwall1416 wrote:Millstone Tea Room = best steak & duck I have ever had.

NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT! I challenge anyone to try to find better food...I sure cant in New York, L.A. wherever I honestly cant say I've had a better meal then up there!

You know how some places the main dish is awesome, but the salad or dessert or something isn't quite up to par.....NOT at Millstone Tea Room!!! Everything from the salad to dessert is without a doubt the best I've ever had.....anywhere.