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Fun Garnishes to Top Off Your Cocktail

–By Katie Farthing Spirited and unique, these cocktails come with oddly inventive garnishes that make them stand out at any party. Tomato Water Martini Sometimes less is more, and it certainly is in this case. Let tomatoes take over your taste buds in this terrific treat, thanks to The Vault at The Liberty Trust in […]

by Staff

Roanoke’s Vibrant Energy

Roanoke beckons with biking trails and more. For most of my life, Roanoke has been a bit of a mystery. Growing up at the opposite end of the state, I knew it only vaguely, as a railroad town on the edge of Appalachia, easy to zoom by on I-81 without blinking. (Photo by […]

by Staff

Most-Viewed Articles of 2022

Here are the Virginia Living articles readers loved this year: from croissants to costume design and everything in between. As always, we have had great fun serving our readers and seeing where their tastes lie—food, homes, Virginia towns, and farming—so it seems. One of the more surprising facts about this Top Ten list is that most of […]

by Staff

From Nuts to Soup

Ladle a luscious taste of autumn with Virginia peanut soup. It’s creamy and decadent, perfect for the first crisp day of fall. And although it’s been a Virginia taste tradition for centuries, peanut soup remains elusive on modern-day menus. It starts simply enough, with a hearty chicken stock. Fragrant with the […]

by Staff

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

Local Cheer

Some must-visit Christmas celebrations around the state. From iconic markets like Richmond’s Bizarre Bazaar to fledgling events like Middletown’s Kris Kringle Market at Belle Grove, Virginia plays host to a bevy of holiday artist hubs teeming with locally made goods. You’ll find baked treats and jewelry from more than 60 vendors at […]

by Staff

Kinnfolk Interview

Celebrating the Irish spirit and making it their own. The Knotted Circle is an exploration of Celtic music by two musicians (Kinnfolk) who feel in love with the music of Ireland and then fell in love with one another in Roanoke, VA. Konstantin Rega: So what inspired this new album, The Knotted Circle? […]

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

Pinball Wizard

Play through the decades at the Roanoke Pinball Museum. Learn pinball’s fascinating history, master the physics behind the game, and attempt to beat the top score at Roanoke Pinball Museum. Since opening in 2015, players young and old can’t get enough. “People come in and can’t believe our collection,” says Nic […]

by Staff

Salvage Save

The road from salvage store to lifestyle brand. Sure, you could call it a salvage business, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of Black Dog Salvage. It all began in 1999, when Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside bonded over the pending demolition of a local historic home. They made an offer […]

by Staff

Virginia in the Spotlight

Roanoke author Beth Macy’s book got Hollywood’s attention. Antony Platt HULU Dopesick Dopesick — “Breakthrough Pain” – Episode 102 — OxyContin is on the market but faces a potential threat, Purdue’s vast influence reaches the town of Finch Creek, Bridget steps outside her DEA authority, and the criminal investigation of OxyContin begins. Dr. Samuel […]

by Staff

The Life-Changing Magic of Fly Fishing

For these dedicated anglers, casting a line brought new possibilities. Fly Fishing Virginia Beaver Creek (Photography by Kyle Laferriere) For Beau Beasley, it all began in the back of an ambulance. Beasley, a 23-year-old Fairfax County paramedic at the time, had responded to a call concerning an angler at Burkes Lake who […]

by Staff

Ruth E. Carter Exhibit

Movie costumes showcase a master designer’s four decades of passion. Colin Douglas Gray SCAD Atlanta – Winter 2021 – Exhibitions – Ruth E. Carter – “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” – Documentation – SCADFash – Photography Courtesy of SCAD (Taubman Museum; photo courtesy of Scad) Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter has worked […]

by Konstantin Rega

One House at a Time

Historic renovations bring housing to Roanoke’s needy. Roanoke’s Restoration Housing is breathing new life into blighted historic-district properties while helping those in need of stable housing. Founded in 2014 by Isabel Thornton, a preservationist and affordable housing developer, the nonprofit has transformed five homes, now occupied by local nonprofits and low-income residents looking […]

by Elizabeth Cogar

Breaking the Ice

Welcome programs help newcomers feel at home in new surroundings. Shutterstock Portrait of cheerful seniors playing card game at lunch table on outdoor terrace laughing happily Being new in a senior living community can feel a little like the first day at a new school. Your surroundings are unfamiliar, and you haven’t […]

by Elizabeth Cogar

The War on Drugs

Roanoke author Beth Macy’s bestseller about drugs is now a series streaming on Hulu. Here’s what her publisher says: In this extraordinary work, Beth Macy takes us into the epicenter of a national drama that has unfolded over two decades. From the labs and marketing departments of big pharma to local doctor’s offices; […]

by Staff

Lucky Town

How a Roanoke restaurant became a perennial downtown favorite. Lucky entered the Roanoke dining scene more than 10 years ago, with a hip vibe and high-end comfort food that could have flopped fantastically in this small mountain city. Instead, the restaurant thrived as co-owners Hunter Johnson and J.P. Powell found proof that […]

by Staff

River Deep, Mountain High

Virginia cities rank in the national top three of urban kayaking destinations. Kyle LaFerriere Virginia Living Magazine Clinch River Outfitters WHEN YOU THINK OF KAYAKING, you might picture paddling out on the ocean or in a serene lake, but urban kayaking is a fantastic way to get outdoors while seeing a city […]

by Markus Schmidt

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The history of a place isn’t just about what’s documented in books and on display in museums. Another world is often overlooked— throughout the urban and rural landscapes, in towns, cities, and neighborhoods. They’re the churches and homes, the town halls and schools, once epicenters of family and community life all over the Commonwealth, that […]

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Burger Roundup

According to locals, travelers, and our own taste buds, these joints are a must for burger lovers.

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Christmas in Central Virginia

Merry Christmas, Charlottesville! Merriment & Magic. If you like your holidays with a dash of razzmatazz, check out Charlottesville’s Christmas events. The Grand Illumination takes place at Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall on Dec. 6. The merriment commences just as evening falls and features vendors selling holiday crafts, tasty treats, and beverages, as well […]

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