Trummers on Main, yes it is worth the drive.

Nov 9, 2009 by Katelin

Hubby and I have some really dear friends who treated us to dinner at Trummer’s on Main a few weeks ago. I was excited to go as it was just recently in the Washington Post’s Fall Dining Guide and I had heard good things. Walking in to the bar area downstairs I was blown away by how different it looks. So modern, but warm and inviting.

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The onyx bar makes you want to stay at the bar all night. It is lit from underneath so the lighter onyx glows and gives the room a warm and really pleasant feeling. I might be back as Adam the line cook has assured me the burgers are worth the trip. One thing that really impressed me was when we ordered glasses of wine at the bar we were offered small tastes to make sure we liked the wine before given a full pour. I often like to try new things, so it is nice to be able to taste before you commit.

Our friends arrived and we had our cocktails before heading upstairs to dinner. We got to look at the beautiful wine cellar and private rooms downstairs before heading up, and let’s just say when I make partner this is where I will be taking our friends as a return trip to celebrate. (Note to Trummer’s on Main, this might be a while so keep up the good work.) The cellar is enclosed in glass and hosts an impressive selection of domestic and foreign wines including some local Virginia wines from Barboursville, Kluge and Pearamund.

We headed upstairs to the beautiful open dining room. Now this room still resembles the former space, with it’s huge open windows and lofty ceiling, but it has been upgraded. Out the back there is a lovely lit area which is slightly reminiscent of dining at 2941 with such nice outdoor views, but on a smaller scale. The bamboo fans keep it casual, but really classy.

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We started out with a Cakebread Chardonnay and some very good bread, warm and crusty, but tender. I started with the Vanilla Belly. A vanilla pork brisket with rhubarb, spinach and grenadine. This was luscious, but not overwhelmingly rich, the rhubarb really balanced the vanilla. I also stole a taste of the oxtail ravioli, which was really rich, but the pasta was really well made and the meat was tender as can be. Based on the multiple entrees I got to sample the best thing to order is fish, although everyone’s entrees tasted good my favorite was my Cobia really tasted wonderful.

But dessert really stole the show. I ordered the sweet potato, which was sweet potato ice cream over a gingerbread poundcake, maple and fluff, which really tasted like fall to me and was really comforting. But the concord grape stole the show. The soft cake with the tangy grape sorbet and cognac cream was so refreshing I was a little jealous I didn’t order it myself.

Overall it was a great meal in a beautiful setting and I can’t wait until I can go back. It truly is worth the drive for the city and if you are looking for a romantic special occasion dinner this place is a wower. And now I have to try to get back out for the burger. I was told it is special, they better be right.