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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

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

Local Zen

Staunton’s Zynodoa showcases Shenandoah farmers. _MG_3830 Courtesy of Zynodoa Stepping inside Zynodoa restaurant takes you right into the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Not just because the cozy dining room is tucked into the middle of Beverley Street, Staunton’s charming shopping district. It’s the food—one inspired dish after another, created to pay […]

by Phaedra Hise

A Striking Burger

From pop-up to carry-out to eat-in. Following a line around the block can be risky. But the wait at Cobra Burger, in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood, leads to something deliciously hot and juicy, meaty and cheesy. The original Cobra Burger—beef patties topped with cheese, Cobra sauce, Cobra pickles, pickled red onion, […]

by Ashley Hunter

Stir, Serve, Sip

Shake up your home-bartending game with these Virginia-made mixers and hand-crafted beverage accessories. (Daley Glassworks Decanters) CUSTOM-MADE HAND-BLOWN DECANTER AND GLASS SETS Daley Glassworks, Floyd Tim Burke of Daley Glassworks has curated hand-blown glass creations out of his Floyd County studio for more than 30 years. Burke’s made-to-order glassware […]

by Staff

The Taste of Place

At Troddenvale Cider in Bath County, Will and Cornelia Hodges are coaxing complexity from the humble apple. Jeffrey Gleason Jeffrey C Gleason On a crisp September morning, Will Hodges crosses the yard from his farmhouse to his cider cellar with bloodhounds Fanny and Hooch at his heels. There, he is greeted by […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Pair Off!

Seasonal appetizers + local libations = party perfection!

by Staff

Flights of Fancy

At Primland, game bird cuisine soars to delicious heights. (Photographs by Stacey Van Berkel) If you’ve never put quail, pheasant, or partridge on your shopping list—or in your oven—fall is the perfect time to discover game birds. You don’t have to be a hunter to enjoy them; pheasant, quail, and duck are […]

by Staff

Brewing and Bonding

Two new craft breweries are putting good vibes on tap. (Long Way Brewing) Two new breweries are building community over beer. In Radford, Long Way Brewing opened in the former Seventh Day Adventist Church last December. And in Hampton Roads, 1865 Brewing Company recently opened on July 30. Long Way plans […]

by Konstantin Rega

Eat, Pie, Love.

When it comes to eating pie, the experience is greater than the sum of its parts. Most of us can mark at least one life event by what we ate. For instance, the thing I remember most about my honeymoon flight is the basket of food that used to be gratis on […]

by lisa antonelli bacon

Smitten with Keswick

A London couple conjures a “maximalist wonderland” in Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyards. (Photo by Sera Petras) Enter the tasting room at Merrie Mill in Keswick and you’ll meet Chantal, a 150-year-old taxidermy sea lion, swaddled in pink and floating near the bar from circus balloons. She’s just one hint that the wine-tasting […]

by Constance Costas

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The U.S. DOE Labeled These Virginia Schools Outstanding

Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

UVA Claims Top Spots Among Public Universities

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. […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Can’t-Miss Spots in Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park offers breathtaking views, scenic trails, and diverse wildlife—the perfect prescription for nature lovers. Some spots to add to your itinerary include: This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2025 issue.

by Stacy Watkins

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