IN COUNTRY

The Plains

the georgetowner

August 2008

Forlano’s Market
 6483  Main St, The Plains, Va
 540-253-5456

It’s Friday night and you’re headed out to your home in the country. You’re tired from the week and your whole family is hungry, but you can’t think of what delicious family meal you can enjoy without cooking for at least an hour. Now you have an answer: stop by Forlano’s Market and pick-up your mouthwatering, locally harvested dinner and fresh baked bread for the weekend!

The market sells freshly made deli sandwiches, homemade soups, fine wines, and imported beers. They are also a bakery, baking their own bread daily and a catering company, providing “meals to go” for up to 40 people.

Forlano’s Market is a lifelong dream made into fruition for Nick and Molly Forlano. Nick, most recently from The Rail Stop, had a vision for a catering company that would support local shops, use locally grown farm products and provide a simply delicious alternative for “meals to go.”  And that’s exactly what the delightful couple is doing now. You can taste their passion in the food and feel it in the atmosphere at the quaint market.

They’re closed on Mondays for cooking classes (only $75 per person and include recipes, participation, demonstration and a taste of wine for those over 21) allowing their students to get hands-on experience or just observe as wonderful meals are created around a theme.

Whether you are a local to The Plains in need of a caterer or to or a city-dweller looking for the best place to pack you a picnic for your day in the countryside, Forlano’s Market should be your first call.

Other Highlights from The Plains:

The Rail Stop 
6478 Main Street / 540-253-5644
Tom Kee’s staple restaurant features an outstanding Sunday Brunch and always delicious specials. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.

Peyton’s Place 
6484 Main Street / 540-253-5800
Owners Peyton Slade and Kenny Sherman sought out only the finest to showcase at this Shabby Chic furniture, home furnishings, and all other unique items “warehouse”. Make sure to see Peyton’s Palm Beach House, (in back) which occasionally holds sale items.

Girasole
4244 Loudoun Avenue / 540-253-5501
This rustic Italian upscale restaurant is truly a gem. Enjoy a night of fine dining with all the ambiance to match. One tip: Try to get a table on the patio…the gorgeous views will strike you almost as much as the delicious food!

Hunt Country Yarns 
6482 Main Street/540-253-9990
This superbly well-tailored shop dedicated to needle and fiber art supplies will fill your imagination and supply basket with ideas and the supplies to make them a reality. This is the ideal place to manifest your dreams no matter what skill level you are and the shop will even hunt down and mail your order if they don’t have it in the store!

Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market
66 and the exit for The Plains (Rte. 245)
 540-253-5289

After your weekend at the cozy Bed and Breakfast of your choice, make sure to stop by the Farmers Market on your way home Sunday. Open from 10am to 3pm Sundays, this market will surely tickle your taste buds with all kinds of products (veggie to meat) from the surrounding area.