After running a successful catering and private chef business for the past 12 years, Chef Zan Dial and his wife Ann will open "The Federal Street Café" at 4 East Federal Street this Spring.

Federal Street Café will serve breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 am to 3 pm. There will also be a special brunch menu featuring dishes like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and fried chicken and waffles available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Chef Zan originally honed his skills in Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina prior to moving to Northern Virginia 12 years ago. His southern roots are not only evident in his food but also in his dedication to his customers and the community.

When asked about his cooking style he said, "I like taking simple, quality, local ingredients and properly preparing them at a reasonable price. If you're looking for a deconstructed cheeseburger, as interesting as that may be, Federal Street Café probably isn't for you. There are so many great farms in and around our area producing such high quality products it would be a shame to mess things up by trying to be overly clever."

Chef Zan is working with local farmers and vendors to secure as much local produce and products as possible. They will be serving products like locally roasted fair trade coffee from the Queen's Beans located in Warrenton, Virginia and Baker's Pork Farm bacon from Mt. Jackson, Virginia just to name a few.

Federal Street's will feature a full breakfast served all day as well as sandwiches made with house made deli meats paired with a side of hand cut fries for lunch.

Chef Zan told us, "We're so excited to become a part of the Middleburg community and can't wait to open our doors." He went on to say, "Bring the whole family, even the dog (on the patio of course)."

To keep up with what's happening at Federal Street Café be sure to follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FederalStCafe.