we’ve been on a roll with nrw through the month of may, and last week was no different. per nathan’s recommendation, seven of us met up in virginia highlands to try out illegal food. illegal food actually got its start as the first kitchen incubation project at the edgewood game bar joystick. chef steven lingenfelter gained quite a following from the locals as he reinvented two of america’s favorites: burgers and fries. the success at joystick led them to their very own restaurant, and interestingly (and sadly enough) they now occupy the space that once was my beloved bar meatball. bar meatball had a short life but will always have a special place in my heart. it was hard to walk into that building knowing that i wouldn’t be having risotto meatballs over mashed potatoes and covered in gravy, but i guess that’s just how life goes sometimes.
kelsey v 