Kang’s Note: Today we have the 5 Star foodie blazing a trail of culinary glory to sample some of the best eateries in the US of A. In this post, she is at the Inn in Virginia and it’s one of those posts which evokes a sense of holiday…… – Kang. The Inn at Little Washington There’s a small Virginia country town, called Washington, located near the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains, only a few hours away from the busy streets of the capital. It is home to one of the all-time classic restaurants in the United States, the Inn at Little Washington. The Inn, as it is known, has been awarded five stars by the Mobil Travel Guide every year for almost two decades. In 2008 the Inn is celebrated its 30th anniversary. The chef and the proprietor of the Inn is Patrick O’Connell. Patrick O’Connell is a trail-blazer for modern American cuisine, featuring refined American classics with fresh local and seasonal ingredients. Amazingly, he is completely self-taught. His exceptional genius stems from his ability to select just the right combination of flavors and turn these into fantastically beautiful, artistic creations. The Inn has also encouraged the emergence of fresh produce and local farms tailored to fine culinary resources in the Virginia countryside. A true culinary pioneer, Patrick continues to make his own way and pave the
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