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COVINGTON Va. (VR) – Ray’s Sweet Shoppe & Poutinerie in Covington, Virginia, has a plethora of goodies and sundries to choose from. It’s a delightful 1950s-themed shop/restaurant specializing in Poutinerie (poo-tin-a-ry), which is a Canadian staple of gravy and fries. They have taken the gravy dish indulgence a bit further, offering combinations like BBQ Pork, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Philly Cheese and more. All of this is topped with Wisconsin cheese curds!
Also on the decadent menu are burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, sausages, subs and ice cream. Hand-dipped Tillamook ice cream can be enjoyed at their 50’s style counter while taking in the cozy atmosphere and jazzy 50’s music. To the delight of children and grown-ups, there are jars of bulk candies, Funko Pops (bobble-headed lollies), sweets galore and a slew of other gift items. Peruse the shops’ NFL, basketball, baseball & college sports apparel and swag; purses, jewelry, baby items, gemstones and an entire section of BigFoot memorabilia. More inventory is added all the time with regular discounts available on select merchandise.
Fran and Greg Burton have been open for a short few months in downtown Covington but have made themselves at home with locals, tourists and visitors who love stopping in to see what’s new.
Their son, Brian Carrillo, was the mastermind behind featuring the poutinerie dishes. Burton said, “We love having a spot that people can feel at home in and we enjoy every aspect of our small business. My incredible employees are super kind, hard workers and make my days at work a joy. They’re just really good people.” The family unit is dedicated to serving the public one happy smile at a time.
They offer take-out and local deliveries. Their website is under construction and will be up and running soon, but you can still call the shoppe at 540-962-3404 to place an order, pay with your credit card and choose pick-up or delivery. Gift cards are also available and make great stocking stuffers.
They are located at 352 Main St, Covington, Va. The business hours are Monday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and closed Sundays. Follow them on Facebook to keep up with their daily specials and events, or email them at rayssweetshoppe@yahoo.com. You can also order online with Google or through the Clover App.
