Chef Meseret’s new summer menu celebrates the season’s vibrant flavors. Join us at The Colonnade for an intimate dining experience that captures the beauty of summer —where each course tells a story.
Open Thursday through Sunday with seatings at 6:30PM and 7:00PM
Call 804-438-6053 to reserve your table. Reservations are required.
This summer, the Hope and Glory Inn’s Chef Meseret is taking a Sabbatical embarking on an exciting culinary journey to Paris and London! While she’s away studying at the prestigious École Ritz Escoffier, dinner service at The Colonnade will be paused in June and July. Located at the Ritz Paris, the École Ritz Escoffier is not only considered one of the two best culinary schools in the world, but the birth place of modern cuisine.
We’ll miss her thoughtful, artfully prepared dishes—but there’s no shortage of excellent dining nearby. Within walking distance, we recommend Salt & Meadow at The Tides Inn, 77 Social, The Office Bistro, The Local, Dredge, and Livvy’s Market. Looking to venture farther? Kilmarnock and White Stone offer even more great options—just ask us!
Chef Meseret’s time at the Ritz—an extension of her classical training from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts—will deepen her artistry and bring fresh inspiration to future menus. Auguste Escoffier, the first Chef at the Ritz Paris, is known as The King of Chefs and the Chef of Kings. Paris is the undisputed capital of luxury dining with 121 Michelin-starred restaurants.
Mark your calendars: Upon her return to The Colonnade, she’ll host a special Paris-inspired dinner weekend, August 14-17, featuring elegant, French-influenced dishes and stories from her time in the world’s culinary capital—on the plate and in person.
Bon voyage—and bon appétit!
Welcome to The Colonnade, where dining transcends the ordinary and becomes an unforgettable culinary journey that delights all the senses. Nestled within the elegant Hope & Glory Inn, The Colonnade offers an intimate setting where time slows down and every detail is thoughtfully crafted.
From the warm glow of our fireplace to the carefully curated menus designed by our renowned Chef Meseret, each meal is a celebration of flavor, artistry, and ambiance. With a commitment to excellence that has drawn comparisons to Michelin-starred establishments, The Colonnade invites you to savor an exceptional dining experience where your table is yours for the evening, and every moment feels timeless.
Reservations are required and are encouraged to be made as far in advance as possible. You can place your reservations by calling 804-438-6053.
Chesapeake Bay magazine describes us as “first class” and they “recommend you treat this like a popular New York City restaurant and make reservations well in advance”
Join us at The Colonnade at the beginning of August for an intimate dining experience that captures the beauty of summer—where each course tells a story.
Priced at $145* per person
*Excludes additional alcohol, specialty coffees, taxes, and service charge.
Available August 1-3, 7, 9-10. Reservations are required. Please call (804) 438-6053 to secure your table.
Ms. Crockett, the Executive Chef, and Manager at the Hope & Glory Inn and Vineyard was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was educated in French schools. She is a graduate of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. Fluent in five languages, it is not uncommon for her to speak Italian, French, and German when recommending wines from those countries. She is also known to the producers of the Food Network, having hosted them for dinner at the Hope and Glory Inn!
In 2018, she was invited to New York to attend a Food Network Cooking School event for Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Last year, Samuelsson was the honoree at the James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne event. He joined a list of predecessors including Martha Stewart, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Wolfgang Puck, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and more. Chef Crockett is also known to celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio, a five-time James Beard Award winner and a past guest of the Hope and Glory Inn!
The Colonnade offer a prix fixe menu and a table d’hôte fine dining experience. This enables Chef Meseret Crockett to showcase her talent and source local fare, especially rockfish, oysters, and crab. We buy our ingredients from local farms, and our seafood comes straight from the Rappahannock River and its coves, ensuring the utmost freshness and taste.
Our Irvington, Virginia, restaurant’s seating is limited to 20 guests. However, your table is yours for the evening. You should expect to spend 2 to 2 ½ hours dining with us – it’s a culinary experience.
Reservations can be made for Thursday – Sunday for seating’s between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. (Private events and other commitments could preempt our dinner schedule and can be arranged on Tuesdays and Thursdays).
Our delicious food speaks for itself, but excerpts from our recent guest reviews are certainly impressive!
“Unbelievable chef” “truly a memorable experience” “nothing less than spectacular” “a joy to all who meet her” “amazing and personalized dinner” “food was phenomenal” “impeccable service” “incredible food and service” “a true gem in eastern Virginia” “you will never be disappointed” “possibly the best food and evening we have ever shared” “each bite a taste sensation” “a fabulous gastronomical event” “a Michelin star class plus restaurant in Irvington, Va” “absolutely one of the best I can remember” “chef is a consummate professional” “an amazing food experience” “The Hope and Glory is an acknowledged gem and its superb restaurant shines with equal radiance.”
* Excerpted From recent Guest Reviews on Trip Advisor and Google
Chesapeake Bay magazine describes us as “first class” and they “recommend you treat this like a popular New York City restaurant and make reservations well in advance”
With an expert chef, the freshest ingredients, and a charming atmosphere, an evening in The Colonnade will be one you remember for a long time. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and indulge in one of the best meals you’ve ever had! Call and reserve your table today. We look forward to speaking with you!
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Our boutique inn has been featured as the “Best of the South” by Southern Living and was ranked as “The most enchanting bed and breakfast in Virginia” by MSN.com!
