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The News section features timely updates and resources for food and beverage entrepreneurs and businesses looking to start, grow, or expand in Frederick County, Virginia. Here you’ll find information on available programs, funding opportunities, regulatory guidance, and other tools designed to support business success. We’ll also share success stories spotlighting local restaurants, food and beverage manufacturers, and farms, who are contributing to the county’s vibrant food and beverage scene.Calendar
The Calendar highlights upcoming business development events relevant to food and beverage businesses, including workshops, trainings, networking opportunities, and industry-focused programs hosted by the Frederick County Economic Development Authority and its partners.Check back often for new updates, upcoming events, and stories celebrating the people and businesses behind FredCo Eats.
Vault & Cellar Featured on PBS
Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers
PHOTO: Vault & Cellar specializes in Appalachian cuisine and will appear in the Emmy-nominated television series "Lidia Celebrates America."
Kari grew up in nearby Front Royal, Virginia. She earned her culinary training from L’Academie de Cuisine, afterward cooking under James Beard and Michelin awarded chefs. She settled back in her hometown with her husband and two small children, and opened Vault & Cellar in a 120 year old bank in Middletown, Virginia. Chef Rushing is a Stave & Thief Society certified bourbon steward, curating the restaurant’s collection of over 300 bourbons, and earning it a spot on Bourbon Review’s Best Bourbon Bars in America.
The hourlong show airs Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. on local PBS stations MPT and WETA. WATCH NOW
FredCo Eats Restaurant Week: January 27 - February 2, 2025
PHOTO: Chef Kari Rushing and her team will also participate in FredCo Eats Restaurant Week, January 27 - February 2, where guests can savor a special multi-course menu. www.FredCoEats.com