hamptonroadsparents.com » Local Eats http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:51:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 OBX Restaurant Reviews http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com/2010/05/19/obx-restaurant-reviews/ http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com/2010/05/19/obx-restaurant-reviews/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 17:56:20 +0000 hrparent http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com/?p=808 Flying-Melon-ad

I recently had the opportunity to spend a wonderful week in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  We stayed in Salvo, a laid-back area of the Outer Banks, and it was just charming.  Since it is before the summer season really starts, we had the beaches to ourselves and it was like having a private island.

One of our favorite restaurants, which was located in Avon, was the Froggy Dog.  It’s a casual place with a separate bar area and also a nice deck.  Our food was delicious.  The first stop we had steamed shrimp and the most delicious french fries we have ever tasted.  It is located on the main drag so you can’t miss it.  If you get down to OBX, we recommend the Froggy Dog.

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We also took a trip, by ferry, to Ocracoke Island for the day.  It was a beautiful ferry ride, which is free, and the ferries run about every half hour.  We weren’t sure where to eat lunch but then we came across the Flying Melon.  I had a delicious Curried Chicken salad and my husband had a tasty Spinach salad.  It is a place we would definitely go back to and highly recommend.  The island itself was quite charming and most people were walking throughout the restaurant and shop district.

]]> http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com/2010/05/19/obx-restaurant-reviews/feed/ 0 The Painted Lady Restaurant and Tea Room is Open http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com/2010/01/29/the-painted-lady-restaurant-and-tea-room-is-open/ http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com/2010/01/29/the-painted-lady-restaurant-and-tea-room-is-open/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:14:59 +0000 hrparent http://www.hamptonroadsparents.com/?p=448 I recently had lunch at the Painted Lady Restaurant in Norfolk.  I used to frequent the restaurant when I worked in downtown Norfolk but, last year when I made plans to meet a friend for lunch we realized The Painted Lady had closed for renovaP1000268tions.   It turns out The Painted Lady reopened last May and the original owners, after several ownership changes, are now back at the Painted Lady.  The interior looks updated with bold walls and interesting artwork.  The menu has returned to the original menu and they still have a tea list/menu.  I enjoyed the Vegetable Napoleon and it was fabulous.

The upstairs is now available for overflow seating, instead of the gift shop, and all the art in the restaurant is for sale.

So whether you are looking for a great meal for lunch or dinner in a restaurant with charm, warmth and good food or you want to go for tea, go back and try The Painted Lady.  I have talked to several friends who plan to take their daughters there for tea, just as their mothers did with them so many years ago.

Get the word out to let locals know the Painted Lady is back and better than ever!

The Painted Lady is located at:

112 East 17th Street Norfolk, VA 23517-2302

Phone: (757) 622-5239
Open Mon 11am-4pm; Tue-Sun 11am-9pm (call to check hours)

The Painted Lady Reviews, Other Photos and Maps

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