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Eat Your Way Along the Shenandoah Valley Food Trail

In addition to its famously spectacular scenery, the Shenandoah Valley has become known for its lineup of great breweries stretching from Botetourt County all the way to the West Virginia border. And while the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail is all about guiding beer lovers to the region’s best brews, it also happens to be the ideal […]

by Erica Jackson Curran

Spirited Sips

Craft cocktails and wine, all with the convenience of a can. Biarritz. Tangier. Charleston Alluring destinations, yes, but also the artfully composed flavor profiles of Colony Cocktails’ three canned wine creations. Philip and Jessica Miller developed the line, inspired by their travels. “We loved how food and drink had the ability to pull people together […]

by Ashley Hunter

Made in Virginia Awards 2021: Drinks

Here are the drinks that won our 2021 Made in Virginia Awards. (Photography by Fred and Elliott) Black Chevron Vodka (Three Crosses Distilling: in Powhatan) For the Davenports, their 80-proof vodka had been high on their wish list since the beginning. “When we were coming up with products before the […]

by Markus Schmidt & Mindy Kinsey

Party on a Platter

Charcuterie boards are shareable, infinitely adaptable, and camera-ready. Tyler Darden (Photography by Tyler Darden) The bites we crave when sipping have been elevated to new heights, thanks to the proliferation of kaleidoscopic charcuterie “grazing boards” (remember when they were meat and cheese platters?). These artful arrangements now outpace restaurant #foodporn on social […]

by Phaedra Hise

The Buttery Restaurant

A local favorite shines with expanding offerings. (Photography courtesy of The Buttery) Clarke County locals have long loved The Locke Store—a modern country store in Millwood offering fresh, made-to-go food along with wine, beer, and local goods—but the opening of the store’s restaurant, The Buttery, has brought even more foodie fanfare. “Millwood […]

by Ashley Hunter

Happy Farmers, Healthy Chickens

Farmer Focus brings better birds to your table. (Photography courtesy of Farmer Focus) Do you know where your chicken crossed the road? Unless you’re buying from a local farmer or specialty market, it’s hard to know where your chicken comes from. Farmer Focus is changing that. Founded in 2012 with 300 birds […]

by John Haddad

Foodie Friday: Classic Cherry Pie

Sweet or sour, it’s delicious either way. (Photo by Stacey Haines) Classic Cherry Pie 3 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons corn starch 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice * Pit cherries by hand for a prettier pie Combine first […]

by Staff

Flying the Coop

Simple in form, complex in what it can do, the egg is a many splendored thing. (Photo by Andrea Hubbell) They can be blue or green or brown, not just white; as large as a cantaloupe or as petite as a pecan. Regardless of size, shape or color, eggs—quail, duck or the […]

by lisa antonelli bacon

Steampunk Sipping

A passion for sci-fi informs Caitlyn Horton’s Gears and Lace wines. Winemakers love dreaming up special blends to please their own palates. For Caitlyn Horton, the result is Gears and Lace, a line of steampunk-themed wines with names drawn from Victorian-era slang. The inspired theme earned Horton, the daughter of Horton Vineyard […]

by Constance Costas

Marigold Blossoms at Keswick Hall

The latest in Chef Jean-Georges’ global collection arrives in style. When a world-renowned chef chooses Keswick (population 4,304) for his latest outpost, it’s a coup. But after Keswick Hall’s extravagant renovations, the luxury resort makes a fitting home for Marigold, the newest showstopper in Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s portfolio of 40-some restaurants, scattered […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Double Fun at Goosecup

This Leesburg outpost serves both coffee and craft cocktails. (Photography by Angela Newton Roy) When Zaara and Ahad Raza moved home to Virginia from Texas, they went searching for the coffee and craft cocktail bars they’d enjoyed in Austin. Coming up empty-handed, the couple decided to open their own. At Goosecup Coffee […]

by Staff

The Sweetest Thing

A Richmond micro-bakery offers irresistible indulgences. (Sourdough French Boule) On market days, fans of Jenna Foti’s scones, cookies, cakes, and morning buns know to get there early before her supply runs out. Foti launched Richmond’s Saltncinnamon bakery in 2020, offering small batch baked goods made with high-quality ingredients. “Our products are truly […]

by Ashley Hunter

Next in Line

D.C. Navy Yard seafood restaurant opens Arlington location. The Salt Line, known for its New England-style seafood, has come to Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood (since this September). In addition to the fresh oysters, lobster rolls, and raw dishes offered at the original location in D.C.’s Navy Yard, the Arlington outpost features Mediterranean and Italian […]

by Ashley Hunter

Charlottesville’s Waterbird Takes Flight

Canned cocktails make a splash. This bird is about to leave the nest. A few short years ago, canned cocktails weren’t a viable offering in Virginia. But in 2019, Waterbird founder Wilson Craig testified before the Virginia House and Senate in support of legislation that puts ready-to-drink cocktails in the same category as wine […]

by John Haddad

The Primordial Stew

A pot of hearty food, nicely seasoned and bubbling away in the kitchen, goes a long way toward warming winter nights. (Photography by Patricia Lyons) On a cold, cold night, a big pot simmers on the stove. The house smells wonderful—garlicky, spicy, heady with the warm, dark aroma that emanates from meats […]

by christine ennulat

Divine Drinking Chocolate

Take a sip, swirl it in your mouth, savor the way it coats your tongue. This is the way the season should taste. Adam Ewing No usage without written permission. Belgians will argue that they make the best chocolate; the Swiss lay stake to similar claims. The Dutch simply assume their place […]

by lisa antonelli bacon

Lobby Libations

5 cocktail recipes from Virginia’s most stylish hotel bars. (Red Square Cocktail: photo by Sera Petras) Virginia’s hotels are home to a delightful mix of craft cocktail bars where you’ll find expertly combined flavors, fresh ingredients, local spirits, and charming ambiance. We offer five recipes to inspire your adventures across the state—from […]

by Ashley Hunter

Selling Soup

A few favorites for the chilly season. (Photography by Kip Dawkins & Styling by Jennifer Sisk) “We’re having soup again?” you often hear. The “again” tacked on the end, as if to eat soup were some poorer option. I suppose it is, because, like all the other food we cook regularly, we stick […]

by Tina Gomes Brand

Barrel Fever

As bourbon demand rises, Virginia is bringing the barrels. Back in 1964, when Congress officially recognized bourbon as a “distinctive product of the United States,” it created a handful of rules to govern its making. In addition to US provenance, corn content, and distillation proof limits; the law dictates aging bourbon for […]

by John Haddad

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The University of Virginia has climbed to No. 4 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings, advancing one position from last year. The university maintained its No. 24 overall ranking, tying with Emory and Georgetown universities. UVA’s commitment to accessibility and student success stands out in several key metrics. […]

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Small Town, Big History: The Stories of Abingdon

Long before the first European settlers ventured into the American wilderness, the Delaware and Catawba tribes tracked a buffalo trace through the Shenandoah Mountains. Abingdon—once known as Wolf Hills—emerged along this trail, today’s Route 11. Frequented by westward expansionists on the Great Valley Road, Main Street grew. Today, the city of 8,336 residents hugs Route […]

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