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Adrift: The Northern Neck Dining Destination Is Anything But

On a Friday night in the offseason, White Stone, a rural town of about 400 people in Virginia’s Northern Neck, is quiet. But inside a simple faded green clapboard building near the corner of Rappahannock and Chesapeake, something special is happening. There, you’ll find Adrift, a small, mom-and-pop restaurant whose roughly 50 seats are filled […]

by Stephanie Ganz

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

A Bird in the Hand

Fried chicken feeds our hearts and heritage. Before noon in Gordonsville, if the air is crisp and you cock your head just right, you can still hear the long cry of Amtrak’s Crescent, traversing the iron arc bound for New Orleans. But the train no longer stops here, as it did more […]

by Staff

Shocking Truth About Virginia’s Peanuts

An old-school farming method returns…and yields spectacular results. Kyle LaFerriere Elisha Barnes The world’s oldest peanut looks puny and unassuming as it rests in a display case at the Isle of Wight County Museum in Smithfield. The man who harvested it, Pembroke D. Gwaltney Sr., wrote “1890” on the smoothest side and […]

by Don Harrison

Sipping TAPS

Local food and creative cocktails drive the vibe at The Georges’ main bar. Sera Petras Welcome to The Georges, Main Street Lexington’s charming inn where rich history meets modern accommodations. In the lobby, guests will find TAPS, the inn’s bar and restaurant, serving upscale pub fare. Visitors come for the craft beer […]

by Staff

Off the Beaten Path

The Bad Apple speakeasy and restaurant is worth the search. Looking for the Bad Apple? Don’t rely on your GPS to find it. This Prohibition-themed restaurant, outside of Pembroke (pop. 1,100), is situated inside a big, red barn at the end of Doe Creek Farm Road. From Blacksburg, you’ll take routes 700, […]

by Staff

Meet the Winemakers

The Omni Homestead Resort embraces Virginia’s finest wines. Wine lovers will be drawn to the Omni Homestead Resort’s new Virginia Wine Experience. It’s been a long time coming. A decade after the Homestead opened in 1766, Thomas Jefferson began growing wine grapes. While Jefferson never produced a harvest, his dream is now […]

by Staff

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Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025

STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]

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Top Summer Mountain Events in Virginia

Making the most of summer’s fleeting sweetness reaches new heights in a mountaintop setting. From the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies, sun-soaked adventures unfold among soaring trees and peaks. Discover what Virginia’s ridges offer at mountain venues this summer. Chairlift Sunset Sessions, Roseland July 12 & Aug. 16 Take in sunset views of misty blue […]

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