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Summer Safety For Your Pets

Sizzling sidewalks. Scorching cars. Sweltering backyards. Summer’s heat threatens our four-legged friends in sneaky ways. Never—not even for “just a minute”—leave pets in parked cars. That quick errand could cost a life as temperatures skyrocket inside vehicles. Those midday walks? Save them for cooler days. Exercise your pets during dawn or dusk hours when temperatures […]

What’s Behind Cirrus Vodka’s New Richmond Tasting Room Menu

The sun-warmed stone patio at Ballast, the new mixed-use development off Summit Avenue in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition, beckons passersby with its striped umbrellas, outdoor seating galore, and inviting sounds of chatter. Cirrus Vodka’s new tasting room, which opened April 24, sits beside the bonny courtyard across from specialty food shop Yellow Umbrella—evoking Mediterranean beach town […]

Top Tea Rooms and High Tea Experiences in Virginia

High tea is the bread and butter—or rather, the scone and clotted cream—of Great Britain, yes. But who says Virginians can’t join in on the tea frenzy across the pond? This extended list of Virginia tea rooms spotlights classic high tea experiences, bringing a touch of old-fashioned charm as well as delicious teas, pastries, and […]