Spicy lamb meatballs with cucumber raita at Middleburg’s months-old Tremolo Bar. | Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post The idyllic town is bursting with great dining options these days Middleburg is a charming country town about an hour outside of D.C. filled with scenic wineries, breweries, boutiques, and a thriving equestrian community. In recent years, this small town has upped its game as a dining destination in Northern Virginia. For those itching to plan a day trip or weekend getaway, historic Middleburg, Virginia is an ideal option, and it’s better to come hungry. Drive a bit further beyond the town and find luxury resorts like Salamander and the Goodstone Inn, plus some incredible wineries like RdV Vineyards and Crimson Lane Vineyards. And big fall events like the International Gold Cup horse race (Saturday, October 26) brings crowds to the area every year, just as the leaves start to turn. Here are 16 essential dining destinations around Middleburg.