Taking its name from a term for North Irish railway workers who helped build Claudius Crozet’s Blue Ridge Tunnel in the 19th century, Crozet’s Fardowners Restaurant combines a classy bistro feel with cozy small town charm. Our bistro fillet, stuffed with roasted garlic and served over mashed potatoes and asparagus, couldn’t have been better, and a Full Nelson IPA from Afton’s Blue Mountain Brewery complemented both the dish and the local feel. After wrapping things up with a dessert of caramel and ice cream, we weren’t sure whether we were in Crozet or heaven.
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