🍔...And the winner is... 🍔

Fellow Winstigators,

The winner of the “Best Burger in Winchester” contest is Vibrissa, narrowly edging out Snow White Grill!

Yesterday, I headed up to Vibrissa to award them a plaque for “Winchester Wire’s Reader’s Choice Award 2025 Best Burger in Winchester” and treated myself to a burger. There are three burger options on the menu, and I went with the “Royale Smash.” Two smashed patties, lettuce, tomato (hold the pickles and onions), perfectly melted American cheese and their homemade burger sauce. The patties were juicy, with that perfect crust every good smashburger should have, cooked just right and lightly seasoned to let the natural flavor of the meat shine through. Tremendous.

It wasn’t a contest about fries but you’d have a hard time finding better fries anywhere else. I got to meet with one of the chefs on staff, Huey, who is a Winchester local. Huey explained that their fries are seasoned with a homemade blend and the base of their burger sauce is made by slowly reducing one of their flagship beers to its most concentrated form. Jesse, the bartender for my visit, was super appreciative and excited to be handed the winning plaque and equally thrilled to share it with Huey and the other chefs in the kitchen. It’s truly a team effort at Vibrissa and the pride they take in their work shines through in every pint poured and every burger served.

Not a burger fan? Huey recommended the street tacos with Al Pastor pulled pork. And if you’re not a carnivore, pies like the Pizza Bianca and Totally Shrooms are a big hit as well as the roasted garlic potato soup.

This is a brewery and restaurant with a mission focused on great beer, delicious food, and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere…and it shows from the moment you walk in and are greeted by friendly staff to the last sip of your beer and bite of your burger.

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Events and happenings in Winchester and the surrounding territories:

Wednesday, June 18th

Bear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont - Bingo and Brew, 6:30pm

Vault and Cellar, Middletown - Intro to Rye - call for time and reservation

Bridgeforth Stadium, Winchester - Winchester Royals vs. Woodstock River Bandits 7pm

Dirt Farm Brewing, Bluemont - Happy Hour 3pm-5pm

Kimberly’s, Winchester - Wine Class: South Africa 5:30pm-6:30pm

Thursday, June 19th

Bright Box Theater, Winchester - Escape From the Zoo w/ Hans Gruber & the Die Hards, doors at 7pm

Bridgeforth Stadium, Winchester - Winchester Royals vs. Woodstock River Bandits, 7pm

Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville - History and Culture Kayaking Tour (kids 10-12)

Dirt Farm Brewing, Bluemont - Happy Hour 3pm-5pm

50/50 Taphouse, Winchester - Trivia Night 8:30pm

Chilly Hollow Brewing Co., Berryville - 4pm happy hour, Bingo Night starts at 6:30pm

Skyline Harley Davidson, Winchester - Live Music with Cedar Creek Grade 6pm-8pm

Friday, June 20th

Bear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont - Live Music, Dan Barry, 6pm

Willow Grove Farm, Winchester - An Evening W/ Danielle Howle & Jay Byrd 6pm

Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville - Discovery Hours 10am-2pm

Bright Box Theater, Winchester - Songwriters Night - Daniel Cain / Micah Howard / Brennan Edwards, doors at 7pm

Piccadilly Public House, Winchester - Jumptown rocks Piccadilly Public House, 7pm

Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester - SSMT: Behind the Curtain of Singin’ in the Rain, 3pm

Bridgeforth Stadium, Winchester - Winchester Royals vs. Purcellville Cannons, 7pm

Daughter of the Stars Theater, Stanley - Open Mic Night, 7pm, doors and dinner at 6:15pm

The River House, Capon Bridge WV - Cacapon River Fest (Friday and Saturday events)

SPCA, Winchester - Petco Day at the WASPCA, 10am-5pm

Drum Orpheum Rehearsal Hall, Winchester - Ver Azul 7:30pm

West Oaks Farm Market, Winchester - Farm Concert - Chris Darlington Band, 7pm-10pm

Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Winchester - Power of the Purse 2025, 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday, June 21st

Dirt Farm Brewing, Bluemont - Trail Ruck Benefiting Boulder Crest Foundation at Dirt Farm, 10 am-4pm

Frederick County Fairgrounds, Clear Brook - Winchester Power Pulls, 6pm

Chilly Hollow Brewing Co., Berryville - 1st Annual Hollow Honky Tonk - line dancing, cowboy hats and more, starts at noon

Sunset Polo, The Plains - Pretty In Pink Night, gates at 5:30pm

Big Meadows Lodge @ Shenandoah National Park, Front Royal - A Walk for Sunshine Appalachian Trail Show, 4pm

The Catamount Lounge, Front Royal - Chris Porter And A Bunch Of Weirdos: A Comedy Showcase 8pm

Valley Mall, Hagerstown - Hagerstown Sports Card, Pokemon & Memorabilia Show 10 am (Sunday times, too)

Winchester Brew Works, Winchester - Pride @ WBW noon-6pm

Lost Barrel Brewing, Middleburg - Summer Solstice Festival, 11 am

Clarke County Farmer’s Market, Berryville - Farmer’s Market 8am-noon

Bright Box Theater, Winchester - Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle w/ Cody Christian, doors at 6pm

Backseat Events, Winchester - Freaks Unleashed Metal Fest, 1pm

The Monument, Winchester - Southall, 10 years of Six String Sorrow, 7pm

Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville - Nature Photography Series: Wildlife Photography and Scavenger Hunt, 9am - noon

Wolf Gap Vineyard, Edinburg - Live Music with Tucker Wyatt at Wolf Gap Vineyard 2pm-5pm

Fox Meadow Winery, Linden - Summer Dinner in the Vines - multiple times

James Charles Winery and Vineyard, Winchester - Live Music with Rachel Brinkmeier 3pm-6pm

Winchester Book Gallery, Winchester - Author Event: Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy - Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, 11am-1pm

Winchester Book Gallery, Winchester - Author Event: Joan M Kop - The Spy From Beijing 2pm-4pm

Sunday, June 22nd

Stitch Needlepoint, Middleburg - Sunday Afternoon Stitch 2pm-4pm

The Monument, Winchester - Lakeview’s Blue Collar Country Tour, doors at 6pm

Bear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont - Dueling Pianos, 5pm

Dirt Farm Brewing, Bluemont - Dirt Don’t Hurt Hiking Club – Group Hike, 9:30 am-noon

Byrd Visitor Center @ Shenandoah National Park, Front Royal - Historical time-travel to meet FDR and the CCC boys 1pm-2pm

Wolf Gap Vineyard, Edinburg - Live Music with Robbie Limon at Wolf Gap Vineyard 2pm-5pm

Purple Fern Studio, Winchester - Abstract Painting Class with Lindsay Browning at Purple Fern Studio 1:30-3pm

Bright Box Theater, Winchester - Broken Hearts: Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers doors at 6pm

Lost Barrel Brewing, Middleburg - Live Music: Sharif, 1pm

West Oaks Farm Market, Winchester - Six Strings and Bourbon, 1pm-4pm

Winchester Book Gallery, Winchester - Author Event: Patricia Doll - Bluegrass Song noon-2pm

Lost Barrel Brewing, Middleburg - Sunday FUNDay: Waterford Foundation, 2pm

Monday, June 23rd

Bear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont - ½ priced burritos

Winchester Golf Club, Winchester - Winchester Host Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament, check in at noon, golf starts at 1pm

The Village Square, Winchester - Author Event: Pam Webber at Village Square 11:30am - 2:30pm

Shenandoah University, Winchester - Summer Young Writer’s Workshop 9am (week long event for kids)

Tuesday, June 24th

Vibrissa Beer, Winchester - Trivia Night, 6:30pm

Dirt Farm Brewing, Bluemont - Happy Hour 3pm-5pm

Bear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont - Taco Tuesday ($4 tacos), trivia night 6:30pm

Wolf Gap Vineyard, Edinburg - Behind the Scenes Tour with an Owner 2pm-3:30pm

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