Our editors’ favorite food photos from 2016.
2016 was a smashing year for food stories, if we do say so ourselves. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite images.
Chanterelles in the skillet. From our December 2016 cover story “Lambstock.”
Photo by Fred Turko
Roasted chicken served on sorghum, green olive and celery relish. From our August 2016 cover story “Amazing Grains.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
Baozi (steamed bun) stuffed with chicken, pickled cabbages and smoked peaches. From our December 2016 cover story “Lambstock.”
Photo by Fred Turko
Constantine “Deano” Chlepas of Birdsong Farm sells honey and beeswax products at the Blacksburg farmers’ market. From our October 2016 cover story “Take Me to the River.”
Photo by Sam Dean
Raw Hayman sweet potatoes. From our Nov. 22, 2016 daily post “Stayin’ Alive.”
Photo courtesy of Orapeake Farms.
The Social House in Blacksburg is a favorite area eatery. From our October 2016 cover story “Take Me to the River.”
Photo by Sam Dean
Roasted beets with pink grapefruit, endive and popped amaranth. Photo by Fred + Elliott
Roasted beets with endive, pink grapefruit and popped amaranth. From our August 2016 cover story “Amazing Grains.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
The Silver Queen cocktail at Maple & Pine in Richmond. From our June 2016 cover story “Mixing It Up.”
Photo courtesy by Fred + Elliott Photography
Charcuterie board from B Side restaurant in Fairfax. From our December 2016 story “Deep Cuts.”
Photo by Marissa Bialecki
Lamb tamales. From our December 2016 cover story “Lambstock.”
Photo by Fred Turko
Produce for sale at the Blacksburg farmers’ market. From our October 2016 cover story “Take Me to the River.”
Photo by Sam Dean
Virginia clams with sausage and kimchee. From our Sept. 23 daily post “Clamor for More.”
Photo by John Murden
Pasta primavera. From our April 2016 cover story “Pasta Perfect.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
Poached tuna, winter citrus salad, fennel, radish and smoked balsamic syrup. From our April 2016 story “The Heart of Fredericksburg.”
Photo by Adam Ewing
The Native (turkey, bacon and cheese croissant with pickle juice) from Tangent Outfitters in Pembroke. From our August 2016 story “Fill ‘Er Up.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
Forager Jitti Chaithiraphant. From our December 2016 cover story “Lambstock.”
Photo by Fred Turko
Clockwise, from top: Prosciutto-wrapped bread sticks, Olli Toscano salami, pear slices, plum chutney, rosemary crackers, giardiniera mix, marcona almonds, amber ale, green and black olives, goat cheese and Calabrese salamini morsels. From our October 2016 story “Get Cured.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
Butternut squash, ricotta and mushroom tarts. From our February 2016 story “Play Your Hand.”
Photo by Fred Turko
Bartenders Rachel Sargent and Kim Hartman at Quirk Hotel’s Maple & Pine restaurant in Richmond. From our June 2016 cover story “Mixing It Up.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
A seaside dinner in Cape Charles. From our June 2016 story “Good Tidings.”
Photo by Mark Edward Atkinson
Dining in at Tangent Outfitters in Pembroke. From our August 2016 story “Fill ‘Er Up.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
Ecuadoran shrimp. From our June 2016 story “Good Tidings.”
Photo by Mark Edward Atkinson
The Basil Smash cocktail from Dutch & Co. in Richmond. From our June 2016 cover story “Mixing It Up.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
Charcuterie spread. From our October 2016 story “Get Cured.”
Photo by Fred + Elliott Photography
February 2016 "Play Your Hand" April 2016 "The Heart of Fredericksburg" "Pasta Perfect" June 2016 "Good Tidings" "Mixing It Up" August 2016 "Amazing Grains" "Fill 'Er Up" September 2016 "Clamor for More" October 2016 "Get Cured" "Take Me to the River" November 2016 "Stayin' Alive" December 2016 "Deep Cuts" "Lambstock"
