I had the pleasure of heading back to the The Bank Restaurant in Pearisburg, Virginia to photograph and taste Chef Michael’s newest creations for fall. Since opening in the spring, the menu has been constantly changing with local, seasonal ingredients including the use of herbs from his garden. Mussels with a sundried tomato wine sauce,...

I have heard about the amazing food on the Virginia Tech campus but had never experienced it myself. After a trip to the West End Market, I was shocked to see grilled flank steak, homemade marinara sauce, cheese tortellini, and cheeseburgers packed with hickory barbeque sauce, ham, and the works. Why was I here? To...

For the third year in a row, owner Shaena Muldoon of Palisades Restaurant held the annual Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation. As usual, tickets sold out very quickly and the restaurant was packed! This year, not one but five chefs created some amazing appetizers and main courses. The chefs were Ashton Carter...

Chef Michael, Rachel, Linda and a dedicated team of staff are gearing up for the re-opening of The Bank Food and Drink in Pearisburg, Virginia this Saturday, March 24th. They have been busier than ever with painting and decorating this historic space, creating a delicious menu, sourcing local foods, developing marketing materials, and more. I...