Cristina’s Cafe in Strasburg now holding weekly farmers market
Strasburg, VA – With all of the talk about the dangers of nano-foods these days, it’s good to know a place where you can get real homegrown, fresh vegetables in the Shenandoah Valley.
Cristina’s Cafe at 219 W. King Street in Strasburg, Virginia, is now hosting a farmer’s market in their parking lot every Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
You’ll have a chance to support local farmers and can purchase some of the meats, cheeses, breads and produce that the Cafe uses in their homemade, fresh recipes.
Live Music on the Weekend
Cristina’s Cafe also features music on the weekends. Tonight, Saturday, May 29, 2010, Five of A Kind, a popular local Bluegrass Band will be playing for the crowd. Reservations are recommended; the cover charge is $5.00.
Every Sunday night, the Cafe hosts an Open Mic Night for local talent from 6 to 10 p.m..
This Memorial Day, specials at the Cafe include:
- Creamy Zucchini & Corn Soup – cup $3.95 Bowl $4.95
- Crimini Mushroom, Cornerstone Farms Chevre & Strasburg-grown Spinach Quesadilla – $6.95
- Locavore’s Salad of the Week – Local greens served with Cornerstone Farms Chevre, a rosemary citrus vinaigarette & candied walnuts – $6.25
- Cristina’s Nachos – served with mozzarella, cheddar, black beans, jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, sour cream & salsa – $7.95
- Beef Stroganoff – a classic Russian comfort food dish using Golden Farms beef with a creamy mushroom sauce. Served over noodles & accompanied with a baby greens salad – $13.95
- Wendy’s “MURRY” – where Mexico meets Curry; a creamy, coconut curry sauce with sweet potatoes, peas, chickpeas, seasoned with chipotles & fresh herbs from our garden. Served over white jasmine rice – $10.95
(Add chicken for $3.00.)
- Mexican style Crab Cakes – served with a baby greens salad & a cup of today’s soup – $13.95
- Carnitas Tacos – three pork tacos served Mexico City style with lime, cilantro & onions. Served with Spanish-style rice, black beans & green salsa.
$11.95
- The “GOLDEN” Burger – back by popular demand, the only local, grass-fed beef burger in the valley! Served with french fries – $9.95
Desserts: Dark Chocolate Cream Pie – $4.25; Farm Fresh Creme Brulee – $3.95; and Blueberry Lime Pound Cake – $3.50.
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Contact Information and Hours of Operation – Cristina’s Cafe:
Cristina’s Cafe is open from: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Monday, and Wednesday – Saturday, unless otherwise noted on their web site.
Sundays, they are open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Their phone number is (540) 465-2311, and their email is: ccafe ~at~ shentel.net.
Thanks for sharing this useful information. Virginia has plenty of valuable eating places. We are really glad to find one of the best places and visit to this café coming weekend holiday.
Best Regards,