When it opened to pedal pushers and pedestrians alike in 2015, the hope was that the Virginia Capital Trail would be a route dedicated to recreation, healthy living—and, of course,…
Photos by Sera Petras Photography Ian Boden experienced a different upbringing than many other chefs. “I didn’t grow up cooking on my grandmother’s apron strings,” says the former “latchkey kid”…
For some Virginia wineries, not only is it easy being green, it just makes sense. Farming grapes requires a great respect for the land, and many winemakers believe their operations…
While traversing the roads of Rappahannock County on a recent getaway, I find myself in the middle of Sperryville, a true small town complete with a charming Main Street that…
When the craft beer industry began to take off, bold and high-octane IPAs seemed to be the go-to for many breweries. And while these super hoppy brews still have quite…
Virginia Celebrates Its 400th Anniversary as the Birthplace of American Spirits This fall, Virginia celebrates the 400th anniversary of being the birthplace of American spirits. To recognize this achievement, the…
The Top Wineries, Craft Beer, Spirits And More. The Results Are In For Our Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Thank you to all of the lovers of a good cocktail, beautiful…
Photography courtesy of The Inn at Little Washington As we make our way on winding roads, heading to rural Rappahannock County, I completely lose cell phone service about 30 miles…
Image from Revel Photo Co. Let’s face it, a crisis often calls for cocktails. And with everyone grounded safely at home, many of us enjoy drinking responsibly at the end of…
Highlights To Try As You Meander Through The Villages Of This Quaint County For even more entertaining options, activities and information on hiking trails and tours, visit Rappahannock.com. Before &…
Under the tutelage of Chef Matthew Greene, every member of the kitchen staff at Charlottesville’s Common House plays a role in the important daily process of making the homemade sourdough.…
A Versatile Space Offering Craft Beer, Cocktails and Killer Live Music I arrive at The Vanguard shortly after opening on a Sunday afternoon. The laidback vibe lures me in along…
Trevor Dickerson Fills Us In on Richmond’s Fastest Growing Neighborhood—And How the Craft Beverage Industry is Helping it Thrive It’s been called the hottest ’hood in RVA, and it’s where…
Taking a detour off Route 13 just 12 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel will place wanderers right in the middle of the Eastern Shore town of Cheriton, a…
Runners hit the pavement for a variety of reasons—to clear their minds, improve cardiovascular health, lose weight, find like-minded fitness friends and more. But no matter why they begin, once…
Well-Done Whites and Historic Charm in Staunton’s Wharf District One of my favorite things to do when visiting Staunton is strolling through the Wharf Area Historic District, a quaint section…
On a recent Monday afternoon, his day “off,” Chef Travis Milton prepared for a big event he was doing in conjunction with the Virginia Nature Conservancy, planted tomatoes on the…
Milton’s Local, a Hopewell-based provider of high-quality and locally sourced meats, has also teamed up with Virginia-based brewery Devils Backbone to create their newest flavor of sausage: Devils Backbone Vienna…