Food is usually a supplement to traveling rather than the reason. We’ve all heard stories of food tours across the country but to design one’s trip around a restaurant is rare. This may start to change as reported by the Times, restaurant with inns are beginning to open in the U.S. One in particular is Town House. Located in rural Chilhowie, Virginia, food becomes the center of attention. With the husband-and-wife team behind the kitchen, hailing from two of Chicago’s most prominent restaurants, Alinea and Charlie Trotter’s, it’s no wonder why Town House is a destination of its own. The food, as expected, is experimental as seen on the restaurant’s blog. A few dishes from the menu include “Brulee” of Smoked Salmon Roe, Scrambled Egg Mousse, Covered In Snow… Foggy Ridge’s Pippen Apple, and Purple Mountains – so creatively titled.

After a 10 course meal, you’ll be sure to feel the effects from food euphoria. Fortunately, less than 5 miles from the restaurant is Riverstead, the sister property to Town House. The Victorian farm house consists of only two guest rooms, which are filled with luxurious modern amenities. Built in 1903 and restored in 2009, Riverstead appears to accompany the fine dining experience perfectly.