Miss Vinegar has been hesitating over this review. ("Duh!" you say.) In light of Copeland's of New Orleans's withdrawal from the Winston-Salem area, does she dare say another word about a decent restaurant? Think of the local economy, for Pete's sake!
With cautious optimism, then, Miss Vinegar reviews:
Village Tavern
corner of Stratford Road and Hanes Mall Blvd., Winston-Salem
The Food-- The Village Tavern takes its food seriously, even where lunch is concerned. They offer a wonderful selection of appetizers (Miss Vinegar recommends the hot crab dip, though she's also a sucker for all things ahi tuna) and twists on traditional American food, from burgers to wood-oven pizzas to steak. Miss Vinegar had delicious marinated flank steak with soy-based sauce, and marveled at the size of the lunch portions.
The Service-- Miss Vinegar was one of a party of three with PoBoy and Ma Vinegar, and the service was very helpful, explaining the history of the restaurant and helping to navigate the menu when indecision reared its starving head.
The Ambience--Miss Vinegar had long been intrigued by the comfortable yet elegant facade of the Village Tavern: inside, one finds upscale pub decor with polished wood and brass. There's also an outdoor patio with large tables, where Ma Vinegar could throw crumbs to waiting birds and enjoy the Indian summer breeze.
Overall: ***1/2 (three point five stars out of five)
(Miss Vinegar apologizes in advance if the Village Tavern should vanish in the next two weeks.)
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