When one is raised in any rural part of the United States, or even more-so, in this case, rural Virginia, it is naturally understood what it means to enjoy homemade food. At The Black Sheep, it truly enlightens someone when they sit down and open a menu to find a "Jerk Barbecued Chicken" sandwich, "Baked Seasoned Sweet Potato" turnovers, or "Pioneer's Porridge" grits. Pardon me for sounding too biased, but I felt quite at home in this little carefree locus. The menu is "subject to change," so the food selection may vary, but don't expect anything too spicy or aromatic. When applying the term "home cookin'" to the food, it implies that the menu consists more of comfort food than an exquisite fragrant selection. If i met someone not of this country and they had merely asked what our traditional Virginian cookery actually consists of, I would think no further than to send them to The Black Sheep.
My favorite menu item happens to be the "Dixie Dinner" with an Abita amber ale and a dessert of their delicious "Haystacks" (something I had only believed had been running in my family and I recommend everyone try them).
The building itself is a small, brick corner spot with an interior giving off the atmosphere of age, comfort, and hospitality.
The menu prices vary anywhere from $4.00-$18.00
The Black Sheep is located at 901 W. Marshall st. (at the corner of W. Marshall st. and Goshen st.) 804-648-1300
2 comments:
Wow. You know, I still haven't been to Black Sheep (and now I live right next to it!) but rave reviews are all I hear. It always seems so crowded too, which is a good sign for a small local spot. When would you say is the best time to get in and enjoy? Brunch time seems swamped.
Definitely go and wait outside around 5 because if I am not mistaken, that is when they are prepping for dinner.
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