Things to do
Salamander Resort & Spa
Discover exciting adventures, scenic landscapes & a plethora of activities at the Salamander Resort & Spa! Enjoy indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts, complimentary putting green for aspiring golfers, full equestrian center & lawn games. Also, discover the surrounding area & browse local boutique shops, explore local wineries, zoom down zip lines & enjoy exclusive golf privileges at Creighton Farms. Your options for fun in Middleburg are nearly endless!
King Street Oyster Bar
If you want to dine like a local, look no further than King Street Oyster Bar. Their fantastic daily happy hour runs from 3:00-6:30pm EVERY day of the week: 1/2 price oysters & $5 drinks. Highly recommend the margaritas, burgers, lobster rolls & oysters!
Market Salamander
Market Salamander is a charming gourmet market located in the lovely village of Middleburg, VA just steps away from Salamander Resort & Spa. Enjoy an indulgent breakfast or lunch in the café or outdoor patio or select from their convenient selection of grab-and-go items.
Crème de la Crème
Shop the boutiques in downtown Middleburg. Though the entire downtown area spans just a few blocks, you’ll find a ton of great boutiques for clothing, accessories, home goods, antiques & more. Crème de la Crème, Gaby's favorite shop in Middleburg, specializes in home decor with a French & Italian influence!
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
Greenhill is the foremost boutique winery in Loudoun County, Virginia, delivering quality wine, with friendly and professional staff in a breathtaking farm winery setting. Matthew's Recommendations: Chardonnay Cabernet Franc
Chrysalis Vineyards
Lovely vineyard just 5 minutes from the main street in Middleburg. Our favorite! Beautiful views, delicious pizza & incredible wine! Matthew's Recommendations: 2020 Albariño 2020 Viognier 2019 Barrel Select Norton 2019 Locksley Reserve Norton
Lost Barrel Brewing
For our beer lovers – Lost Barrel Brewing is a great spot to enjoy live music, bonfires & delicious food! Matthew's Recommendation: The Toasted Lager
Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill
What’s that about the five-star culinary experience, you ask? Let me break it down for you. Salamander is home to Harrimans Grill – a Virginia Piedmont grill that features a local bounty of bold & flavorful dishes celebrating the rich resources & history of Virginia’s most fertile region. Chef Ryan Arensdorf creates a menu that focuses heavily on the finest local proteins, butchered in house & seasonal dishes with ingredients from the resort’s expansive culinary garden.
The Restaurant at Goodstone
Drawing inspiration from its 265 acres of rolling hillside & farmland, Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is one of the top rated restaurants in Virginia & provides guests with an unparalleled farm-to-table culinary experience. Goodstone's 820 label wine cellar offers an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Their Wine Program is overseen by the Wine Director & Sommelier, Stephen Elhafdi.
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
From intimate dinners in The Tavern, a cocktail in the Pub & al fresco evenings on the tented Garden Terrace, each culinary experience at the Red Fox Inn & Tavern is paired with a unique atmosphere!
il Canale
Il Canale is one of our favorite Italian restaurants in DC! If you are privy to the Washingtonian social circles, you must have heard of Il Canale, a celebrity hot spot in the heart of the nation capital’s neighborhood Georgetown. Il Canale has been a go-to place of journalists, actors & heads of states. In fact, Harrison Ford likes to come here when he is in town & so does the Mother of the Bride! Our top picks are the scialatielli allo scoglio, the penne al salmone, the gnocchi alla bolognese & the margherita pizza! P.S. Ask for Benedetto! He’s the man!!
CUT by Wolfgang Puck - DC
CUT by Wolfgang Puck, located at the Rosewood Hotel in Washington, DC, holds a special place in Gaby & Matthew's hearts because that's where they celebrated their engagement!
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
Lively, upscale spot with creative Mexican tapas & street food, plus a lengthy cocktail & wine menu. The Maid of Honor's favorite is the quesadilla de chicharones!
Founding Farmers DC
Located just three blocks west of the White House, the award-winning Founding Farmers flagship restaurant has the best brunch & lunch in town!
The Salt Line
For something casual & fun, Gaby & Matthew love the Salt Line! Their typical date night involves going for a drink & grabbing some burgers & oysters by the water!