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…
Taking in awe-inspiring treetop views as your soar through the air, wind in your hair, legs dangling and heart racing. If this sounds like the sort of excitement you’re looking…
Photos by Jim Pile Chef Patrick Willis describes his mom and dad’s big backyard garden as one of his earliest food memories. “I specifically remember being 6 years old and…
When my family and I coasted into Norfolk’s Chelsea neighborhood on a recent rainy weekend and noticed the stilled streets, I assumed everyone used the gloom as a good excuse…
Photos by Andi and Zoë Photographers While simultaneous eating and talking almost always gets a bad rap, a new Virginia Beach tour proves eating and walking can be a most…
A population of highly coveted oysters—and the oyster farming industry—has created a major mollusk comeback in the commonwealth’s rivers and bays. This means cleaner, filtered waters, of course, and also…
Carl Henrickson Of Little Washington Winery Has Found The Key To Vineyard Victory Is Not Only Producing Great Products But Also Offering Education Photos by Annie Laura of 621 Studios…
Drink Williamsburg, a new tour company, has opened up to celebrate and share the breweries, distilleries—and even a meadery—around the Colonial Capital. Book a single ticket on the Drink Bus,…
Delight Your Guests With These Warm-Weather Sips Made With Virginia Liquors Sunshine and life outdoors puts us in the mood for cocktails and quality time with family and friends. We’ve…
Top Places To Design Your Own Two-Wheeled Wine Tasting Trip What if organized tours aren’t your thing? If you’d rather set your own course and agenda, there are plenty of…
Cycle Your Way Through Virginia’s Vineyards With These Wine Tasting Bike Tours Other than sampling a variety of palate-pleasing wines, another big reason to visit vineyards and tasting rooms is…
The Man Behind Legal Moonshine Shares His Spirited History And Thoughts On Virginia’s Booming Craft Distillery Scene Many people use the weekend as a reason to kick back and enjoy…
Saudé Creek Vineyards Most people have a vision of their perfect weekend afternoon. Mine always incorporates relaxation, my favorite people, warm weather and wine, of course. So when my husband…
Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery is now available in Coastal Virginia, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg. The brewery is partnering with Chesbay Distributing, an East…