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Meet E.T.s in Floyd with OuterSpace

Step into another world with OuterSpace, a curated, collaborative dining space in Floyd, where Revolution Juice, Grateful Bread Bakery, and Bootleg BBQ have cultivated an outdoor restaurant and “space café.” Revolution Juice’s tagline, “Keep Floyd Funky,” is a well-kept promise at OuterSpace, which features a blue magic bus, hanging funky lamps, blossoming flowers, E.T. sculptures, […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Delicious Fare, Downtown Charm

Sidecar elevates Roanoke’s burgeoning restaurant scene. Sidecar welcomes diners with an established presence that makes it feel like an old friend. But this downtown Roanoke restaurant is relatively new to the culinary scene. Opened in 2020, just weeks before the city shut down, it’s finally getting the recognition it deserves. Housed […]

by Staff

Holiday Sides

These Thanksgiving sides easily double for any holiday get-together. Chef Tyler Thomas, River and rail, Va Oyster and Cornbread dressing Tyler Thomas The River and Rail Restaurant, Roanoke Chef Tyler Thomas, River and rail, Va Oyster and Cornbread dressing Every chef dreams of a day off, and for […]

by Staff

Cocktails at the Hotel Greene

The drinks are swell at this whimsical fauxtel, but there’s not a room in sight. Stepping into Hotel Greene, you could be forgiven for looking for a bellhop. This cocktail bar transports us to the fictitious lobby of a grand hotel in Bavaria—or is it Budapest? Housed in part of the former […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Art of the Specialty Cocktail

To craft a drink that delights, think like a bartender. (Photo by Fred + Elliott) Slide into a banquette at any craft cocktail bar and you’ll be greeted with a list of specialty drinks with names that sound like Derby winners: Over the Moon, Liquid Sunshine, Gold Rush. Once exclusive to […]

by Staff

Seasonal Pie Debate

Which is best? Sweet potato or pumpkin? Cathy Barrow knows a thing or two about pies. So we tapped the author of Pie Squared and When Pies Fly (Grand Central Publishing) to settle the seasonal sweet potato vs. pumpkin debate. “Many folks see sweet potato and pumpkin pies as interchangeable, but […]

by Staff

Thanksgiving Sides

It’s the side dishes that make a holiday meal memorable. Tyler Darden Chef Jonathan Martin, Wilted Winter Greens and White Bean Cassoulet (Photo by Tyler Darden) Closing his eyes, Johnathan Martin remembers walking into his grandmother’s house and taking in the intoxicating aromas of a special meal, days in the making. “It’s probably […]

by Staff

A Trio of VA Winemakers

A new generation is earning accolades. If you’re a winemaker in Virginia, there are only three places to be when the year’s top wines are revealed at the Governor’s Cup Gala: pouring for the guests at Richmond’s glittering Main Street Station; up on stage when the Governor’s Case—the top 12 wines—is announced; […]

by Staff

Ruthie’s All Day

For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this Arlington hotspot is earning raves. REY LOPEZ Opened in the fall of 2020, Ruthie’s All Day has already nabbed a James Beard Award nomination and landed on countless best-of lists. The hearth-centered eatery by chef Matt Hill and partner Todd Salvadore offers wood-fired dishes like ribs […]

by Stephanie Ganz

The Soul of Bread

Baker and cookbook author Tara Jensen elevates her craft through practice, intuition, and fresh, locally milled flour. Tara Jensen wants us to see ourselves through the eyes of a baker. The sourdough evangelist is striking a chord with her stunning stenciled loaves, sold-out Sourdough Retreats, and her latest book, Flour Power: The […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Gas Station Grub

A new trail honors Winchester’s finest road eats. (Illustration by Victoria Borges) Known for its Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and country music icon Patsy Cline, Winchester recently unveiled its latest attraction: a 12-stop Service Station Grub Trail. Every flavorful stop is located in a gas station—both active and the repurposed kind. […]

by Staff

Zoll Vineyards Makes a Splash

Gloucester’s first winery also features first-rate food. Last we checked, Dutton, Virginia, near the county line between Gloucester and Mathews, wasn’t known for its robust winemaking industry. But head down Route 198, past James Store and Cobbs Creek, and you’ll find Zoll Vineyards, which became the area’s first winery when it opened […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Adoring Adarra

Attentive service and a Basque-inspired menu make it a standout. Step into Adarra in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood and you’ll feel a wave of tranquility. The lights are low, the music ambient, and everyone on the 11-person staff is working to ensure that your experience will be smooth and unencumbered. “You […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Cooking Up Classics

Brian Noyes cooks up comfort in The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook. Photographs © 2022 by Ronni Lundy Following the success of his first cookbook in 2018, bakery owner Brian Noyes will release a long-anticipated follow-up, The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook (Clarkson Potter) in August. “These are classic and, hopefully, familiar dishes […]

by Konstantin Rega

Downhome Good Breakfast

Scratch Biscuit makes its mark on Roanoke. At Scratch Biscuit Company, the down home breakfasts come hot and homemade. “We make our biscuits by hand each day,” says owner Nathan Webster. Beyond favorites like egg and cheese or sausage biscuits, look for the Jerry Garcia with smoked tofu; the Jezebel, made with […]

by Konstantin Rega

Juice Reboot

From smoothies to power bowls, White Birch Juice Co. makes healthy food delicious. At White Birch Juice Co., located in the heart of Abingdon, the smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and quinoa power bowls are made with fresh ingredients sourced from local farms. Owners Jeannie Ferracci and William Denton offer a wide variety of […]

by Staff

The Black Hen and Bar Blue

Spirited farm-to-table fare. Tucked in amid downtown Blacksburg’s bustling bars, you’ll find The Black Hen restaurant and its charming Bar Blue. Unlike its neighbors, the place is neither large nor loud. But the contemporary American cuisine and craft cocktails at The Black Hen & Bar Blue are worth writing home about. […]

by Staff

Bristol’s Blackbird Bakery

Local art finds a sweet home. On the Virginia side of Bristol’s quaint downtown, Blackbird Bakery is a feast for the eyes. The display case features freshly baked pies, signature doughnuts, and scrumptious cupcakes in a rainbow of colors; the walls are adorned with the works of local artists. “We’re lining up […]

by Staff

Sip ‘n’ See

Trek Virginia’s Craft Beer Trail along scenic Route 58. Sarah Hauser Sarah Hauser, Virginia Tourism C Damascus Brewery A local brewery located in Damascus, offering through hikers and Creeper Trail Riders a refreshing beverage. Virginia Tourism Corporation, www.Virginia.org More than a dozen breweries make up the Virginia 58 Beer Trail, part of […]

by Staff

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New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try

Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Virginia’s Best Small-Batch Ice Cream Shops

Move over, chocolate and strawberry. It’s not that you’re boring, it’s just that Virginia’s small batch scoopers are churning out so many flavors that it makes plain old vanilla seem, well, vanilla. In the Old Dominion, we found that Scoop in Richmond’s Fan District is out of this world, with flavor bombs like Tahini & […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Why Virginia Is Becoming a Major Tech Hub

Everyone knows tech geniuses are around every corner in Silicon Valley or Seattle. But don’t underestimate Virginia. The Commonwealth is becoming an increasingly major player in the tech industry, appearing on top techy lists worldwide. Hyperscale Hub From projected fusion plants to 3D-printed houses, it’s never a slow news day in the Old Dominion’s tech […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

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