Hidden in the Shenandoah Valley sits a rustic log cabin where Virginians willingly drive hours just for a spoonful of cloud-like potato perfection.
Edelweiss German Restaurant in Staunton might look like an ordinary woodland structure from the outside, but inside awaits a culinary experience so authentic you’ll swear you’ve been teleported to Bavaria without the hassle of passport control.
I’ve eaten potatoes prepared every way imaginable – fried, baked, twice-baked, scalloped, au gratin – but nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to the mashed potatoes at this unassuming German haven.
The restaurant’s exterior gives you the first hint of what’s to come: a charming wooden structure with a bright yellow sign proudly displaying its name…