… The Palisades Restaurant in Eggleston sources its fish from Brackens Fish Hatchery in Wytheville and serves rainbow trout with…
Commonwealth Cravings: The Most-Iconic Dishes in Virginia
By Jessica Strelitz
Try a taste of history with these iconic foods — and the best places to sample each — from the Old Dominion state.
Trout
The state is home to more than 2,900 miles of trout streams, and brook, brown and rainbow trout are popular among anglers and diners. The Palisades Restaurant in Eggleston sources its fish from Brackens Fish Hatchery in Wytheville and serves rainbow trout with a toasted oat and almond crust, lavender honey and rhubarb. The western Virginia restaurant hosts live music, and also offers cooking cam for kids in the summertime.