"Crabmeat is so abundant in this cake that the potato chip crust provides welcome, crunchy contrast. Granny Smith apple slaw is a refreshing note on top."
Michael Stern
"Long-cooked collard greens add powerful vegetable savor to any meal."
Michael Stern
"This macaroni and cheese really tastes like cheese."
Michael Stern
"It is possible to order unsweet tea with a meal, but this is Virginia, where sweet tea is the true gout de terroir."
Michael Stern
"The idea of flan on top of cake is tremendously appealing, but this flan was awfully dense and perched on tart lemon cake. The alternative version, on spice cake, might have been better."
Michael Stern
"The fact that this part of the world grows a lot of sweet potatoes is not evident in Grits & Gravy's sweet potato pie, which tastes fairly ordinary."
Michael Stern
"In addition to these counter seats, Grits & Gravy provides table seating along the opposite wall."
Michael Stern
"We wish the new management of Grits & Gravy well, and look forward to return trips for more dishes from the broad and aspiring menu."
Michael Stern