Harrisonblog

We came across a new local blogger in Harrisonburg. Her name is Katie Hudson, and she loves food. In fact, she has a blog dedicated to that fact, and frequently visits local restaurants (and other foodie joints) and gives her take on each experience. Katie is currently a senior at James Madison University. One more [...]

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There is a new restaurant in Downtown Harrisonburg, further creating buzz around downtown by adding a delicious menu and great atmosphere to the area. HburgNews.com posted a thorough review of the restaurant, so head on over and check it out!
…the shining star here is Chef Ryan Zale’s food. Zale honed his skills at the highly-acclaimed [...]

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Many local restaurants have joined together to provide, once again, a fabulous event called Taste of Downtown. This year, the 3-day event will be held on August 18 - 20 in Downtown Harrisonburg. (No tickets required!) Local restaurateurs will provide menus at reduced prices that will showcase some of the areas finest chefs. For more [...]

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Tonight from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Harrisonburg (this is a NEW restaurant on the corner of Reservoir and Evelyn Byrd) there will be a special fundraiser event to provide financial support for the Harrisonburg Farmers Market. Head on over and get a burrito, chips, salsa, and soda for just $5 [...]

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The Taste of Downtown event is back this year! From March 10 - 12, you can enjoy three whole days of dining pleasure and fantastic lunch and dinner specials at some of your favorite restaurants in Downtown Harrisonburg. Here is a list of participating restaurants:

Artful Dodger
Blue Nile Ethiopian Cuisine
Cally’s Restaurant & Brewing Co.
Clementine
Dave’s Downtown Taverna
Downtown [...]

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If you are like most folks, you probably like to eat out on occasion, but times are tough, so wouldn’t it be nice to save some money while still feasting on food prepared by professional chefs? Harrisonburg is part of the International Dining Club, which means you can order a club card and visit a [...]

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Downtown Harrisonburg will soon have a new restaurant.  It will be called Beyond, and will feature international cuisine. The proprietors will be the same folks who own and operate the highly popular Taste of Thai on South High Street. The location? The old Spanky’s building at 50 West Water Street. The building will undergo a [...]

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Last night I enjoyed an evening at Clementine, a fun and very trendy restaurant that opened earlier this year in the old Strand Theater building. I was mindful that I might not have been able to enjoy dining there without the efforts of Eddie Bumbaugh and his staff at Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. Since 2002 [...]

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Downtown Harrisonburg is a place filled with history, shopping, dining, and local businesses. It carries a wonderful ambiance. When visiting, it feels like you are in a different world, so here are some good reasons for not just visiting, but frequenting Downtown Harrisonburg.

Shops: There are many local retail shops in Downtown Harrisonburg. You can find [...]

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