How can I explore Greensboro's food?

In Greensboro, we find ourselves in the unique position of having far too many restaurants and far too little time. While this is certainly what the younger generation would call a "first world problem," the company Tour De Food has actually devised a solution to this problem.

Tour De Food has created a way to sample as many restaurants in downtown Greensboro as possible in just a matter of hours. The concept behind the events this company hosts is that customers will walk down Elm Street of downtown Greensboro while stopping at participating eateries to sample food. This is conveyed by their "Eat Drink Walk" slogan, as the company advertises that the walk will contain "Civil Rights history, architectural beauty, and some of the tastiest places in town."

The walk exposes your taste buds to all kinds of flavor, ranging from favorite Southern recipes to chef's classics, as the chefs choose which dishes they want to put into the spotlight. If you feel that you are already a seasoned connoisseur of Greensboro's restaurants, Tour De Food offers other tours throughout North Carolina, including Charlotte, Davidson, and Winston Salem.

A list of dates and restaurants of the tour can be found here, but time is of the utmost importance - there are only 7 walks left in the season, and tickets sell quickly. The tours are kept small to ensure a sense of intimacy and personalization from the chefs. Tickets are about 50 dollars and can be purchased here. Private tours are also available for booking any day of the week. For more information on the tour, visit their questions and answers page. Just remember to bring your appetite!

Where in Greensboro can I find a fine dining experience?

During the summer, many find themselves with more time to enjoy themselves - especially by dining at restaurants! Greensboro has hundreds of restaurants, ranging from cheap drive-through burger joints to sit down places with perfect cuts of steak. Some places are in the middle of the spectrum, such as the Green Valley Grill. Located near Friendly Shopping Center next to the O'Henry Hotel on Green Valley Road, the Grill has a fairly central location that is convenient to most within the Guilford County area.

Green Valley Grill is known for its wine, with 75 by-the-glass wine selections to choose from. In fact, their wine list is awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence each year. For the wine connoisseurs of the area, the Grill offers a Wine Flight for a private wine tasting. The restaurant prides itself on its "old-world European culinary sensibilities and flavors" combined with its "informally elegant fine dining."* In other words, customers can enjoy the food of a very fine dining experience with the atmosphere of a relatively informal restaurant. Some of their enticing dinner entrees include wood-fired rotisserie chicken, pan seared smoked paprika dusted scallops, or heirloom tomato flatbread. Furthermore, the restaurant always asks for people with food allergies to inform the chef so that they can create a special hypoallergenic meal.

The decor of the Green Valley Grill is beautiful, transporting you into a world seemingly much further away than just a couple of miles away from downtown Greensboro. The restaurant also has a fantastic outdoor area with a large variety of greenery. This area is particularly beautiful in the summertime, as many of the flowers have bloomed and the leaves have all reached their green peak.

The restaurant also offers the unique service of pre-ordering food. Customers simply need to call, make a reservation, and place their order by 11 AM for lunch or by 4 PM for dinner. The food will be ready within minutes of their arrival. If you need catering for any event such as weddings, fundraisers, or business meetings, the Grill offers that service as well. If you ever find yourself at a catered event at the O'Henry Hotel, that has also been catered by the Green Valley Grill. 

Due to its partnership with the O'Henry, Green Valley Grill has been enabled to be more than just a restaurant. Cooking and cake decorating classes taught by the Grill's chefs are offered at the Hotel, as well as afternoon teas hosted by parties. Fun family events include special themed teas, including a Wizard of Oz Tea, a Mad Hater, Tea, and a Nutcracker Tea.

       

Green Valley Grill is more than just a restaurant - it is a place to build community. Stop by today for the ultimate food experience.

*All quotes and information can be found at www.greenvalleygrill.com