Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center at Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern

10/28/2026

Cafe Menu for October 29-31
In the Halloween Spirit…
Special of the Week - Dracula Dip (the rest of the year it is known as French Dip) with your choice of mac and cheese or salad (the Devil says go for the carbs!)…$14
Soup
Cream of Mushroom with Wild Rice (No cream! It is made with coconut milk) …$8/7
Quiche, served with a side salad…$9
Assorted - Lorraine, Western, and vegetarian
Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake…$6
Flourless Chocolate Cake…$6
Bakery
Pumpkin Croissant (Oh, so good with your morning coffee! Believe me!
Pumpkin Bread with Pecan Topping…$13
Ghoulish Sourdough…$15
Almond Brioche…$13
Sourdough Pull-Aparts…$16
Sour Cream Cinnamon Bread…$11
Scones…$4
Cookies - Pumpkin Spice, She Stole The Kids’ Rolo Candy ‘Chocolate Chip’…$1.50

10/23/2026

Autumn thrill, Autumn chill! Come on by for a visit Saturday 10/24 10-2 inside the Artisan Center and the Heathsville Farmers Market outside. We expect you’ll find some seasonal goodies! 🧙‍♀️👻🕷️

10/22/2026

Cafe Menu for October 22-24
The Guest Chef of the Week is Ian! Easily identified by crazy, colorful socks.
Feature
Ian's Famous Chili with Cornbread…$13
Soup
Vegetable (definitely vegetarian) …$7 bowl/$8 cup
Quiche, served with a side salad…$9
Western
Mushroom, onion, and peppers
Desserts
Apple pie…$6
Tiramisu cups…$6 (Keep the w**e glass…$10)
Bakery
Sourdough…$15
Almond brioche…$13
Sourdough Pull-aparts…$16
Cinnamon Apple Bread…$11
Sweet Potato Braid…$12
Scones - blueberry…$4
Cookies - Oatmeal Butterscotch, Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodles…$1.50

In a hurry? Call for takeout! 804-580-7900

10/15/2026

Cafe Menu for October 15-17 Come join us for lunch!

Soup:
Zucchini and corn chowder…$9/8
Feature:
Sloppy Joes in a rich red sauce - just the way you like them! Served with chips...$12
Quiche, served with a mixed greens side salad…$9
Asparagus, mushroom and country ham
Ham, broccoli, onion, with Gouda and Swiss cheeses
Asparagus, mushroom and dill
Lorraine
Desserts:
Pumpkin Pie...$6
Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake...$6
Bakery:
Sourdough…$15
Almond Brioche...$13
Cinnamon Raisin...$13
Cinnamon Sour Cream Swirl…$11
Scones…$4
Cookies...$1.50 ea
In a hurry? Call for takeout! 804-580-7900

10/14/2026

We’re heading into a great fall weekend and would love to welcome you to the Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center at Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern! Our friendly volunteers are always here to help our guests and often you will see local artisans working in the studios. Visit us between Thursday and Saturday 10-2!

10/07/2026

Feature:
Grilled Quesadilla...over-stuffed with seasoned ground beef, sweet red pepper and sweet onions, layered with sharp cheddar cheese and served with sour cream on the side...$13

Soup:
Chic Pea Tortilla (vegetarian) Protein-packed chic peas simmered with veggies and topped with crispy tortilla chips...$8/7

Quiche:
Lorraine with gruyere, leek and bacon...
Asparagus, leek, mushroom and country ham...
Veggie Western with sweet bell peppers and onion, and sundried tomatoes...
$9, served with a mixed greens side salad

Bakery:
Sourdough...$15
Almond Brioche...$13
Tavern-made marble rye...$12
Cinnamon Raisin swirl...$13
Sour cream cinnamon swirl...$11

Chocolate chip cookies; Lumberjack (old fashioned molasses) cookies...$1.50 ea.

Desserts:
Cherry Crumble...$6
Dubai Chocolate Cake...$7 OMG- this has to be fantastic!

Soft drinks, bottled water, ice tea, coffee and hot tea...$2
Enjoy your day...try something new!

10/01/2026

I am receiving this very late on Thursday and apologize for the delay.
Soup:
German Potato, Sausage and Cabbage...hearty and filling with a bit of zip...tastes like Octoberfest in a bowl!
$9/8

Feature:
Our very best Brunswick Stew...a Southern staple, served with a generous slab of Tavern cornbread...$15

Quiche:
Asparagus, Ham, Mushroom and Dill...
Veggie Southwest with green and red sweet peppers, green onions and sun-dried tomatoes...
$9, served with a mixed greens side salad

Desserts:
Tres Leche Cake...
Mango Mouse Cake...
$6

Bakery:
Barbara's Sourdough...$15
Almond Brioche...$13
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl...$13

Cookies:
The Best Chocolate Chip...
Snickerdoodle...
$1.50 ea.

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Here are just a few of the gifts awaiting you in our shop this weekend! The shop, artisan studios/guilds and cafe are open Thursday through Saturday 10-2. Everything is locally made and lunch is delicious!

09/24/2026

Feature:
Our final Sid's Barbeque of 2026!
Tender, melt-in-your mouth BBQ pulled pork served on a brioche bun with your choice of Sweet Baby Rays, Moonshine or tangy Carolina Gold sauce. Accompanied by our own Tavern-made cole slaw and slow-cooked baked beans...$15

On the side: Baked German Potato Casserole...deliciously herbed with dill, chives and parsley. Served with Quark cheese topping...$3

Quiche:
Crab,mushroom and caramelized onion...
Bacon, sweet onion and mushroom...
Western with red and green sweet peppers, red onion country ham...
$9/slice, served with a mixed-greens salad

Soup:
Creamy Shrimp Chowder...$9/8

Bakery:
Barb's famous Sourdough...$15
Cranberry Pecan or Cinnamon Raisin Swirl...$13
French Country white batard...$12
Sour Cream Cinnamon Swirl...$11
Almond Brioche...$13

Desserts:
Black Forest Tart pastry...$6
No-flour Chocolate Cake...$6
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake...$6

Scones:
Blueberry and Cinnamon chip...$4

Cookies:
The Best Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Scotchies and Snickerdoodle...$1.50/ea

For the Farmer's Market, outside concession kitchen:
Sausage, egg and cheese sandwich on country biscuit...$6

Baked German Potato Casserole with Quark cheese...$2

Freshly baked glazed Cinnamon Rolls...$3

Grilled Bratwurst, lightly browned and simmered in Guiness, served on a Pretzel Bun with grainy mustard...$8
with sauerkraut, add $1

100% Angus Beef Hot dog on brioche bun...$5
with sauerkraut, add $1

100% angus beef grilled Cheeseburger...$8

Assorted breads and cookies available outside