Harrisonburg, VA

As an '04 graduate of JMU (go Dukes!) Kelly relishes a return to his alma mater...well, Cally's Restaurant and Brewing Co. to be more specific. Our latest excuse came after dropping off our Westie, Benny, with her grandparents. They're watching her in Roanoke while we **Spoiler Alert!** hit the road for a week of beer tasting through New England. Oh yeah, and we're going to a wedding.

To get in the spirit, we stopped at Cally's for dinner on the patio and I ordered the $5 sampler: Belgian White, Kolsch, Pale Ale, Nut Brown Ale, and Smokin' Scottish. Last night my favorite was the Nut Brown - more malty than dry and nutty. Kelly ordered a glass of the Kolsch - light and refreshing with a clean finish - and the Scottish, which is our go-to beer. In fact, it was our very first growler once upon a time.

1/2 price apps 4:30-6:30 Tues. thru Sun.

In addition to the beer and his monstrous pretzel, Kelly gave his pulled pork platter two thumbs up...especially the sweet potato fries and vegetable medley. I devoured my fish tacos (mmm corn salsa!) and finally, no trip to Harrisonburg is complete without a stop at Kline's Dairy Bar for world class custard.