BBQ, Old 690, and Hillsborough Vineyards
Yesterday a few of us started out this holiday weekend in style by enjoying the wonderful scenery that Virginia offers. We went for a short bike ride along the W&OD trail in Purcellville, VA. I like to call it my annual bike ride since I really only get on a bike about once a year after much persuasion from everyone around me. I'm still not so great at stopping (though am better than the last time!), but at least I can bike in a relatively straight line now! ;) Afterwards we stopped by Monk's , a local BBQ restaurant. Conveniently located one block from the end of the W&OD trail in Purcellville, it offers great food, a number of BBQ sauces to try, and local beer on tap. I ordered the pulled pork, which has been my go-to lately, and their delicious baked beans. As for the beer (because what's BBQ without beer?!), I opted for Adroit Theory's Hibiscus Saison; it had a beautiful red tint and was perfect for a post bike ride drink. Next w...