CRANBERRY’S GROCERY

10.16.2017 by Passports and Provisions //

Have you ever been to Staunton, Virginia? Probably not. Why would you? On one of my drives South to Roanoke, I got hungry and wanted something healthy and quick. That combination is harder to find the further South you go, but Yelp! came to the rescue.

Staunton, which I learned is actually pronounced Stan-ton, is a tiny town in the Shenandoah Valley just a few minutes off the highway. It is the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, and home to 2 colleges. If you are taking a trip to Shenandoah, it is worth taking a little detour to check out the town and grab a bite after your hike or scenic ride on Skyline Drive.

Cranberry’s Grocery popped up as a grocery store and market with gluten-free options and smoothies. Liquid breakfast=best option if you don’t want to arrive at work with your meal on your shirt (or is that just me that spills in the car?).

All about efficiency here. Coffee and smoothie combined in the Grown Up Snack Attack.

They offer coffee, breakfast, salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and the BEST rice bowls. The rice bowl is definitely hazardous to eat on the go, but I would highly suggest you try the Taj Mahal or The Thai. Everything on the menu is clearly labeled with gluten-free and vegan options, and they are really good about substitutions, too.

Cranberry’s Grocery

PHONE

540-885-4755

LOCATION

7 South New Street
Staunton, Virginia 24401

HOURS

Open daily 7:30am-7:30pm

SAADIA’S JUICE BOX AND YOGA BAR

10.08.2017 by Passports and Provisions //

Richmond, I am smitten with your food scene. Every time I go for work, I find a new spot that I wish I could bring back to D.C.. On this visit, I stumbled upon Saadia’s Juice Box and Yoga Bar when I was trying to find an acai bowl. There is a yoga studio in the back, and cheery cafe in the front. Saadia’s also happens to be right next door to Lucy’s, a top lunch pick in my book!

Saadia’s sells smoothies, raw juice, chia pudding, acai bowls, salads, toast, and some interesting energy bites.

In addition to healthy eats, they have a unique coffee menu. Lavender, golden milk, beetroot, and pomegranate lattes

Saadia’s Juice Box and Yoga Bar

PHONE

804-299-0125

LOCATION

402 1/2 N 2nd Street, Richmond, VA 23219

HOURS

Monday-Friday 7:00AM–7PM

Saturday 8AM–5PM

Sunday 8AM–4PM

SEFTON COFFEE

09.27.2017 by Passports and Provisions //

I discovered Sefton Coffee by chance. My usual hotel was booked, so I ended up in a different neighborhood away from my usual coffee shop. I love trying to new places, but when you find a good spot (looking at you, Urban Farmhouse), it’s hard to break out. Tucked into a bustling city street downtown, Sefton was a welcome surprise that I wouldn’t have found otherwise.

I’m a sucker for a good mug collection. And this coffee art! Love it.