Tonight's focus is on some of the places to get an awesome sandwich while in town, perfect for taking on hikes or hanging by the lake or just enjoying at the eatery.
West Main Market had been on our list the last time we visited, but since it was in October their seasonal hours had changed and we were unable to go. We were very happy to find that their summer hours were right in tune with our schedule, so it was our first stop when we got into town.
The market is set up with a few small round tables for dining in, with a case of chilled local wines to your right and another display case full of cold salads directly in front of you. The menu is on chalkboard on the wall in the front and there is no shortage of sandwiches to choose from.
I went with the Fresh Mozzarella panini, grilled on herbed focaccia, with basil, roasted red peppers and olive oil.
I was so happy they didn't skimp on the cheese, and I really liked that they chose roasted red peppers instead of traditional tomatoes. The basil was also nice and fresh and I love the grill marks on the bread, giving it a nice crunch.
Justin chose the Smoked Turkey and Avocado with fontina cheese and peach and cilantro salsa on whole grain bread. Of course I stole a bite and the peach and cilantro salsa was different and worked well with the turkey.
There was no resisting any of the sides at this place either. I picked Yukon Gold potato salad and Justin had Cream of Broccoli soup. Both were fantastic and homemade, no prepackaged goods here.
This place is so good that we rewarded ourselves with more after our 4mi hike to a mountain peak on Wednesday. This time I went with a traditional Cuban Pork with sliced ham, havarti cheese, pickles, and whole grain mustard on a toasted roll. My favorite part of a Cuban is the crunch of the Dill pickles and the sweetness they give to the sandwich with the mustard. The ham and pork were also not too salty and paired well with the havarti.
Justin chose the Roast Beef and Bleu Cheese with red onions and horseradish sauce on a toasted sub roll. Dare I say it, I was a little bit envious of his sandwich and wished I had ordered it! Fortunately he let me have a bite and between the tender meat, bite of the bleu cheese, creaminess of the sauce, and sweetness of the onion it was to die for.
For our side this go around we both chose the Corn and Crab Chowder, which was nice and chunky with potatoes and a generous amount of crab. It was also very creamy.
On Tuesday we wanted to go to a local lake for the afternoon and sandwiches of course are very easy to travel with and keep in a cooler until you're ready to eat. Our other favorite lunch place in Luray is called Gathering Grounds, both a patisserie and cafe. The staff is very friendly and were able to point us in the direction of sandwiches that would travel well. You can choose to dine in and be waited on or order food to go. It's set up in an old opera house and decorated with all kinds of unique things.
My sandwich was a version of the Italian Cold Cut with banana peppers, red onions, and a black pepper mayo. Again I love the crunch and sweetness from the onions and the peppers and you really just can't go wrong with this traditional sub. This place also lets you choose between 3 sides, so we both had the corn and black bean salad, cool and refreshing on such a hot day. I sadly did not get a picture of Justin's sandwich and therefore can't for the life of me remember what it was, but he said it was good! This is mine:
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I have sooooo many blog posts to catch up on from the last week it's crazy, and I'll be adding more stuff as the week goes on so be sure to check back often! Some things to come are our homemade grilled kabobs, several cupcake bakery reviews, and a dinner restaurant from Luray. Stay tuned!
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