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Whitney Cardozo’s Delicious Detour at Chez Foushee

What do you do when you’re sitting at your desk and a listing for an “architecturally interesting restaurant” lands in your inbox? If you’re Whitney Cardozo, you buy it. The owner of Richmond’s beloved Chez Foushee never intended to become a restaurateur, but sometimes the most rewarding journeys begin with unexpected detours. A Kitchen Awakening […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Celebrate Virginia’s Wine and Spirits

Virginia’s liquid legacy gets a double celebration each fall. September marks Virginia Spirits Month, spotlighting the Commonwealth’s booming distillery scene—from award-winning whiskeys in the Blue Ridge to innovative craft spirits across the state. Distilleries host tastings, special releases, and behind-the-scenes tours that showcase Virginia’s growing reputation as a spirits powerhouse. October transitions seamlessly into Virginia […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Apple Cider Donuts Recipe: Your New Favorite Fall Treat

Makes 12 donuts and holes Ingredients 2½ cups apple cider 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 2 or 4 teaspoons baking powder (see Recipe Instructions) 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, preferably freshly grated ½ cup packed […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Sweet and Savory Fig Recipes to Please Every Palette

Backyard Fig Cake with American Buttercream Frosting When they’re in season, figs can turn just about any dish into a showstopper. This Backyard Fig Cake is a late summer star. Cake ½ cup (114 grams) butter at room temperature ¾ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs at room temperature […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Virginia

The German traditions of Oktoberfest flourish in Virginia with lively local events filled with beer, food, and music. Fredericksburg • 6 Bears & A Goat Sept. 13: Kick off autumn and Oktoberfest season with a bang at Fredtoberfest. This fourth annual event features live music, authentic eats, games, local makers, and more. 6BGBrewingCo.com Middleburg • […]

by Lauren Stanley

The Art of Hand-Pulled Noodles in Virginia

Twist, stretch, fold, repeat. Lamian—meaning “pulled noodles”—are said to be among the hardest noodles to make in the world; they’re thin, and the technique of dough-stretching is tricky to nail. Lamian originate from China, where centuries of skilled chefs have mastered the art of pulling and stretching incredibly long and thin wheat-based dough into ribbons […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Virginia’s Stadium Food Hall of Fame

What says summer more than a Friday night cheering on your hometown baseball team? Add stadium cuisine, and you’ve created the perfect American pastime. Virginia’s ballparks serve local flavors that rival the talent on the field and turn game day into a sensory feast. While Boston boasts its Fenway Franks and Los Angeles claims its […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Yorkie’s in Virginia Beach: Chef Kip Poole Serves Sandwiches with Purpose

Creating the perfect sandwich is all about balancing the layers of flavor between two slices of bread, and at Yorkie’s, a modern deli in Virginia Beach’s ViBe district, the sandwiches are a testament to this goal. Featuring careful compositions of lovingly sourced and housemade ingredients, Yorkie’s sandwich menu is like a bible for the sandwich […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Fine Dining Goes Blissfully Wild at Sperryville’s Sumac

It’s high summer in Rappahannock County, and everything feels abundant. The grass is charging upwards, crested by weeds and wildflowers. Birds and bugs vie for who can chirp loudest. And the sky over the Shenandoah Valley is a clear azure, dotted with cotton-ball clouds. It’s here, on this unlikely mountaintop in Sperryville, where you’ll find […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Richmond is the Heart of Virginia’s Mimosa and Brunch Scene

Fruity and fresh with a splash of fun, mimosas are a brunch addition with endless possibilities beyond the classic OJ and sparkling wine. Richmond—a mini brunch mecca, with standout spots like The Fancy Biscuit, The Jefferson Hotel, and Perly’s—makes for the perfect place to toast to this fizzy favorite. Now, thanks to the first-of-its-kind Richmond […]

by Hope Cartwright

Indulge at Sweet Tooth Café in Gloucester

Gloucester’s Main Street gem isn’t just serving sweets—it’s unleashing them. Step inside Sweet Tooth Cafe and customers come face-to-face with an epic display of pies, cakes, muffins, scones, cupcakes, and pastry perfection that rivals anything in the Commonwealth. When owner Crystal Burton transformed her cupcakery into a full-blown café, locals said it was a […]

by Madeline Mayhood

The Best Brunch Accessories for Summer

The morning sun, a soft breeze, bountiful blooms, and good conversation: ingredients for a stellar summer brunch. These dreamy tablescape accessories are guaranteed to add exponential charm to a delightful meal. Even better, they’re all sourced from Virginia. This Bernada basket with raffia stitching on pine needle coils is perfect for serving bread, rolls, or […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Northern Virginia’s Top 5 Most Creative Cafés

Whether you want to sip tea in a secret garden or you’re craving coffee with a side of kitty cuddles, there’s no shortage of inventive cafés in Northern Virginia. Here are some of our favorites. Secret Garden Cafe, Occoquan: In Old Town Occoquan, this quaint café operates out of a former pharmacist’s office dating back […]

by Erica Jackson Curran

Must-Try Korean Corn Dogs Across Virginia

Corn dogs are a quintessential American classic, tied to summer nostalgia—baseball games, county fairs, and food trucks. The savory meat wrapped in honey-sweetened cornmeal is oddly delicious, and South Korea’s spin takes that to the next level. Korean corn dogs offer extra toppings, crunchier, often sweeter batters, and surprisingly satisfying flavor combinations. They tend to […]

by Hope Cartwright

The Ideal Brunch Menu, Curated by a Virginia Chef

For Chef Kyle Perkins, executive chef at the Tides Inn, Sundays growing up meant down-to-earth family meals. “On Sunday, we would relax and cook brunch for hours before finally sitting to eat,” he reminisces. Perkins looked forward to his dad’s top-secret “home fry,” along with pancakes dripping with Vermont maple syrup, scrambled eggs, and buttered […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Waynesboro’s Blue Ridge Bucha Makes Gut Health Fun

Kombucha may have been around for a couple of thousand years, but Waynesboro’s Blue Ridge Bucha is focused on keeping it fresh with flavors like Elderberry Lime and Ginger Hibiscus—and there’s “hard ‘bucha” for the over-21 crowd. This family-run business, founded in 2010, is committed to promoting the health benefits of the probiotic-packed fermented tea, […]

by Erica Jackson Curran

Where to Find Hot Pot Dining in Virginia

For a chef, broth is a blank canvas just waiting to be tinkered with, adding this and that to achieve the right flavor profile. In hot pot dining—a traditional East Asian experience—that canvas is yours. A pot of boiling broth sits at the center of the table, surrounded by an array of raw ingredients, from […]

by Hope Cartwright

Meet Virginia’s Finest Summer Fruits

Some states flaunt signature fruits that define their agricultural identity. Georgia’s luscious peaches command a cult following. Florida’s sunlit groves burst with world-class oranges. Washington’s pristine valleys deliver some of the most exquisite cherries you’ll ever find. Massachusetts harvests ruby-red cranberries from its distinctive bogs. And Hawaii’s volcanic soil nurtures the majestic pineapple, a tropical […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Virginia-Made Recipes for Summer Fruit

Brown Turkey Fig Jam Recipe by Stephanie Ganz Makes 3 cups This pectin-free fig jam, scented with vanilla and orange zest, is my favorite way to make use of a glut of figs. Packed in 4-ounce Ball jars with a little ribbon, the chunky jam makes a sweet gift. 12 pounds brown turkey figs, washed, […]

by Stephanie Ganz

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Alexandria – 23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival Sept. 13–14: Stroll Old Town’s John Carlyle Square Park as it’s transformed into an outdoor art gallery for this fall festival. Admire the work from more than 200 juried artisans from around the globe. VisitAlexandria.com Virginia Beach – VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Sept. 26–28: The 51st anniversary of […]

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Where to Eat, Drink, & Stay in Staunton During Queen City Mischief & Magic

Staunton might be a small town, but during the annual Queen City Mischief & Magic Festival, the last week of September, it’s larger than life. The festival draws tens of thousands of witches, wizards, warlocks, ghouls, and more to the Shenandoah Valley—and they fill up the local hotels, restaurants, and bars quickly. To plan ahead […]

by Hope Cartwright

A Couple’s Small-Town Makeover

After a successful career in investigative services in Washington, D.C., Terri Wesselman and her husband, Julien Patterson, decided to settle down in Irvington. Initially drawn to the area by the Tides Inn, the couple had been weekending in the Northern Neck since the late ’90s. “There was something about the area that was quiet but […]

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