Edible Blue Ridge Spring 2023

EDIBLE EXCURSIONS

CROZET ALL DAY

LISA ARCHER

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J ust a twenty-minute drive from Charlottesville, thirty minutes from Staunton, and an hour from Harrisonburg, this cute little town has seen an influx of residents in the last ten years. This spring, get cozy in Crozet: spend a day (or weekend) exploring to see what’s drawing folks to the area. As many new residents to the area have young families, we’ve com piled a list of kid-friendly venues and activities. The beloved Crozet location Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters is a town staple. Owners John and Lynette Lawerence have been in the coffee business for over twenty years, serving both Charlottesville and Crozet thoughtfully-roasted beans and brews and offering a gathering space for live music, open mic nights and author readings. Inside the historic shop you’ll find ample space for settling into a sofa with your latest read, or you can sit down and play a tune on the piano. They have a box of toys for the kids to play with as well as plenty of outdoor seating. Start your day at one of Crozet’s coffee shops

There are kid-friendly offerings on the drinks menu and you can enjoy a baked good or a variety of sandwich options. The newest addition to Crozet’s coffee shop scene, The Yellow Mug , is housed in the former Green House Coffee space. And, you guessed it, all drinks are served in a variety of yellow glass

Strawberry photo: Aaron Watson Chiles tree blossoming: Sanjay Suchak

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