Beer + Food = !!!

I'm taking a little break from homemade recipes, as Mike and I are in the process of moving.
Here are some of my favorite "Beer + Food" hot spots in and around my hometown.

Local Breweries

...from nearest to farthest distance from the Charlottesville Downtown Mall, what I consider Cville's "melting pot", where locals and tourists gather to enjoy the aromas and sounds of the outdoor pedestrian mall.

1. Champion Brewing Company
One of the newest Belmont hot spots, features local brews (and food trucks most afternoons.)
Hanu Truck, Mouth Wide Open and Blue Ridge Pizza Co. are regulars. I've only tried Hanu Truck, the food featured below are Korean-style Tacos and Mulitas, which are my favorite!

FYI - @BlueRidgePizza will be at @ChampionBeer this Wednesday 8/7/13 - Check our their extensive local pizza menu here!

2. James River Brewing Co.
Located in Scottsville, only 20 minutes from Cville. This small establishment offers relatively large tastings compared to others. Mike and I split the full ~12 beer flight and then grabbed a full glass to enjoy in the beer garden.

James River Brewery hosts LIVE shows in the summer beer garden every Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm through October. And Food Trucks, like Hickory Chip BBQ, usually hang out on the side!



3. Blue Mountain Brewery

To me, Blue Mtn. has the best BEER & FOOD combination if your looking a casual no-rush brunch or dinner. Left to Right: Breakfast omelet and fresh fruit. Specialty breakfast pizza with fried eggs, tomato, basil and Double H Farm sausage. Pizza Trio features Blue Mtn.'s Bratwurst w/ Apples and Onions, Local Sausage (and peppers) and Margarita pizzas all with a to-do-for thin herb crust.

Try the Nachos and Hummus plates for appetizers!

4. Wild Wolf Brewing Company

Honestly, this is my least favorite Beer + Food spot out of the list, but it's slowly growing on me.

I really like how much room they have and the cute little shops around the Brewery. Very Family-Friendly.

PLUS... Bold Rock Hard Cider is 0.2miles from here, for those that like hard cider. I love the Virginia Draft!















5. Devil's Backbone Brewery
This is a farthest drive, but the largest facility = more Beer + Food. (They have a huge selection of Virginia Wine as well.) Located in Nelson County DBB is a great place to visit if your in the area hitting the slopes or the hiking trails. The log cabin, environmentally friendly structure features wildlife from the area and an ice trough in the Men's bathroom! Although I don't have any food featured, They have amazing salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, Oh and REALLY GOOD fried pickles.

Others not mentioned:

6. South Street Brewery (Charlottesville, VA)
Pros: Fireplace in winter, and good food
Cons: Beers give you headaches and poor service

7. Star Hill Brewery (Crozet, VA)
Pros: Good Beers, cool/close location for easy growler refill
Cons: No Food on-site

8. Blue Mountain Barrell House (Arrington, VA)
As the sister brewery to the original Blue Mountain Brewery, the barrell house offers the same great beer, local food trucks and bands regularly!

This is Mike's favorite stop on his way home from work :)

We actually took my dad's car club here during our annual Columbus Day weekend Wine Tour!