Shop and Dine Out Downtown (and Beyond) in Staunton

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Staunton is bringing back its popular Shop & Dine Out in Downtown program for its sixth season, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy an expanded outdoor experience all weekend long, beginning Friday, April 4th.

Beverley Street will be closed to vehicles from Lewis Street to Market Street every weekend beginning Friday at 4 p.m. until Monday at 7:30 a.m. through October. Cross streets will remain open to traffic. On certain holiday weekends closures will be extended through Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Special events may also require adjustments to the regular schedule. Changes will be announced on the city’s website www.ci.staunton.va.us.

Staunton’s Shop and Dine Out Downtown and Beyond allows restaurants and businesses to set up al fresco dining areas and merchandise displays, but it’s more than just a chance for the businesses to claim more dining and retail space. Did you know that eating (and shopping) outside actually has health benefits? We relax more when we’re breathing fresh air. It lowers stress, improves digestion, promotes mindfulness, and improves our mood. The added Vitamin D from sunlight helps with immunity and bone strength. Plus, the chance to listen to live music and greet your neighbors as they stroll by contributes to community wellbeing.

Dine Out in Downtown Participants:
Accordia
Baja Bean Co. 
BLU Point Seafood Co.
Cosette Cafe
The Green Room
The Pampered Palate
Queen City Bistro
Remedy Burger
Shenandoah Pizza & Taphouse
The Split Banana
Sweet Addie’s
Yelping Dog Wine
Zynodoa

Retail Participants:
Beverley Cigar Store
Bonfire Begonia
The Book Dragon
Burrow and Vine
CoArt Gallery
Foxtails
Frontline Model Kits & Hobbies
Heirloom Home
Juniper Lane Vintage
Little Opal
Little Shoppe of Crystals
Made
Magnolia Rose
Marion’s Candles Scents & Seasons
Queen City Gifts and Games
The Sparrow’s Nest
Staunton Books and Tea
Studio Broad
Words Matter

Other Participants:
Academy of Innovators
The Arcadia Project
Queen City Music Studios
Star Party Winery
Staunton Downtown Development Association
Stuart Hall

Where to Park

Beverley Street will close to traffic (and parking), but cross streets will stay open. Park in the New Street Parking Garage, Johnson Street Parking Garage, Wharf Parking Lot, or Augusta Street Parking Lot. Better yet, if you live close enough, walk downtown and enjoy even more of this gorgeous spring weather! While you’re exploring, look for murals and other examples of Staunton’s outdoor public art.

Downtown Restaurants 

Staunton has so many great dining offerings! Whether you sit down for a full meal or grab something to munch while you stroll, you’ll definitely find your next favorite dish!

Quick Bites

• Staunton mornings shine when you pair them with coffee and an artisan pastry from Magdalena Bake.  
• Nu-Beginning Farm Store is a great place to stop for coffee and a hot breakfast.
• The By & By has lattes, cappuccinos, and other coffee delights. They also serve pastries and panini sandwiches. Reunion Espresso & Bakery and Crucible Coffee Roasters also serve customers with freshly roasted coffee and decadent pastries.
• You could also pick up breakfast and coffee at Cranberry’s Grocery & Eatery or The Pampered Palate. 

• Collin’s Market serves locally-brewed coffee, sandwiches, and freshly baked cookies, muffins, and other treats. You can also stock up on all the snacks and essentials you might be running low on!

Dine Al Fresco

• Taste of India, Jade China House Restaurant, Chicano Boy Taco and Gloria’s Pupuseria will tempt your tastebuds with global fair. Baja Bean Co. serves Tex-Mex and a wide selection of craft beers, wine, and cocktails. Latin Soul specializes in Southern and Latin cuisine.

• Bijou dishes up “seasonally and artfully inspired soups, salads, and desserts.” They also serve wine and beer.
• Queen City Bistro melds Italian and Southern tastes while Zynodoa specializes in “inspired Southern cuisine” and focuses on local ingredients. 

• Enjoy a meal of finely prepared fresh seafood and a cocktail or two at BLU Point Seafood Co. 
• Fill up on American comfort food at The Depot Grille, Mill Street Grill, Remedy Burger, or Byers Street Bistro. 
• Pizza with gourmet toppings is on the menu at Shenandoah Pizza & Taphouse and Pizza Luca. 

• Indulge in loaded Belgian waffles from Sweet Addie’s or fresh gelato from The Split Banana!

Have a Sip

• Raise a glass to the guided global wine tastings Accordia hosts on Tuesday and Friday nights. The wine shop and bistro focuses on wines and food pairings.

• Kick back next to the tinkling fountain in Ramulose Ridge’s outdoor lounge area. The tasting room offers a range of wines and sangrias.

• Yelping Dog Wine sells local and global wines by the glass or bottle. Their gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are swoon-worthy!
• The Green Room serves craft beer, wine, and sharable snacks like cheese plates. 

• Try Ox-Eye Vineyards estate-grown wine in the cozy tasting room or outside on the patio.
• Ciders from Mars and Redbeard Brewing Company offer a range of carefully crafted flavors for cider and beer lovers. They often host live music and other fun events.

Shop Downtown

Some downtown retailers offer an outdoor display of their products or extended hours on Shop and Dine Out Downtown weekends. 

Hobbies

• Love to cook and eat healthy foods grown and produced locally? The Staunton Farmers’ Market kicks off on April 5. Producers set up their booths in the Wharf parking lot each Saturday morning from 7 am – noon.

• Staunton Books and Teas, The Book Dragon, and Words Matter cater to bibliophiles.
• Hobbyists can find their passions at Staunton Olive Oil Company, Frontline Model Kits & Hobbies, Heifetz International Music Institute, or Beverley Cigar Store.

• The Tubular Toy Box has toys and collectibles from years past, including one-of-a-kind themed bundles for Easter.

• Treasure hunt at 17 E. Beverley Antiques, Eclectic Retro, O’Brien’s Antiques and Art, or Staunton Antiques Center.
• Sign up for a spring class like novice guitar or ear training at Queen City Music Studio!

Gifts

• If you’re someone who enjoys unique and clever jewelry, souvenirs, and gifts, you’ll find them at Foxtails, The Sparrow’s Nest, Made; By the People for the People, Queen City Gifts & Games, and Bonfire Begonia. 
• Magnolia Rose sells gifts and offers healing and support to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.
• Little Shoppe of Crystals has items to transform your energies and well-being.
• Well-Balanced Paw carries gifts and supplies for your dog, including guided nutrition and pup massage sessions.
• Pufferbellies Toys and Books stocks a wonderful selection of toys, books, and games guaranteed to promote imagination and fun!
• Welcome spring with Lichen or Knot or Burrow and Vine’s supply of plant-themed items and home decor. Heirloom Home offers luxury linens, and Marion’s Candles Scents and Seasons will make everything smell amazing. 

• Bring life to your home with a one-of-a-kind work from a local artist at CoArt Gallery. Each month the gallery shows a featured artist and hosts a gallery reception and artist’s talk.

Clothing

• If you’re looking to spruce up your spring wardrobe, browse contemporary fashion and accessories at CFO Trading Company, Billy Opal, Baby Opal, Latitudes, and Design At Nine. 
• Juniper Lane Vintage emphasizes sustainability and carries apparel from other decades, including a selection of vintage wedding gowns “thoughtfully curated for its craftsmanship, quality, and distinct style” that dates back to the 1950s.

What are you waiting for? Round up the friends and family for a springtime al fresco adventure in Staunton.