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DINING WITH PEGGY
Downtown Charm
Got a restaurant
Meets Uptown Quality
Fardowners is way up on the list of Crozet's best eateries
by Peggy Hyland, Contributing Columnist
I
n the heart of downtown
Crozet, Va., Fardowners
stands out as a unique
and inviting eatery. Nestled
in an unassuming storefront,
it off ers a charming
view of Crozet's train
depot. Stepping inside,
I was immediately drawn
to its laid-back atmosphere,
a perfect setting for a
relaxed dining experience.
Th e staff were friendly
and helpful. Th e space is
small but not cramped,
and several large tables
are available for family
gatherings. It was the
perfect place to catch up
with an old friend.
We made a split
decision on appetizers.
My dining companion is
an avid chicken wings fan,
so he opted for the regular
wings with jerk seasoning.
Th ey were perfectly
cooked, with a slow heat
deriving from the spices.
We also tried the Hippie Wings: breaded slices
of portabella mushrooms in the sweet heat sauce that
perfectly balanced the honey and raspberry sweetness
with some habanero in the fi nish. Th ey were crunchy
and very satisfying.
We couldn't resist the pot stickers, with their
crunchy exterior, delicious fi lling and sweet dipping
sauce. It was hard to pick a favorite, but the Hippie
Wings edged out the competition by the slightest of
margins.
I have been on a fi sh and chips kick for months,
and this one knocked it out of the park. Th e rockfi sh
was tender and fl aky inside its crispy coating. It is also
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available as a sandwich.
Th e Fardowners Burger
came on a heavenly
pretzel roll, and the
burger was incredibly
juicy. Th e side was the
soup of the day, a country
ham and cabbage soup
that was a silky sensation.
We wanted to
try one of the several
vegetarian options, so
we chose the Parking
Lot, which was also on a
pretzel roll with tender
grilled onion and tomato
with two kinds of cheese.
Th e caramelized onions
were truly extraordinary.
For dessert, who
can resist a peanut butter
brownie? Certainly not
me. It was delectable
and made in-house.
Also house-made was the
carrot cake, my all-time
favorite. Th e massive cake
slice was light and fl uff y.
My return to
Fardowners aſt er a decade was a nostalgic journey. To
my delight, the restaurant had not only maintained its
high standards but had also possibly improved. Th e
thought of staying in town overnight and returning
for a leisurely brunch the next morning was already
tempting me.
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Fardowners
5773 Th e Square, Crozet, VA 22932
Phone: 434-823-1300
Website: fardowners.com
Hours: Monday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday-Th ursday 3-9 p.m.,
Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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