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Return of Heritage Pork Farming at Cartwright Family Farms

Photos courtesy of Cartwright Family Farms Derek Eason resuscitated his great-grandfather’s Pungo farm in 2014—and helped reintroduce heritage breed pigs to Coastal Virginia In 1980, Virginia was home to about…

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A Culinary Kingdom at The Inn at Little Washington

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…

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New PBS Documentary Chronicles Chef O‘Connell and The Inn at Little Washington

“The Inn at Little Washington: A Delicious New Documentary,” which takes viewers inside the fascinating world of Chef Patrick O’Connell, aired Tuesday, March 10 on PBS. From Emmy and Peabody…

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Public Murals Mark Virginia Foodie Destinations

Murals are hot. And they have been for several years, both in small towns and big cities across Virginia, the United States and the globe. Mural fests have taken their…

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Common House Combines Creative Ideas and Sustainable Cuisine

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.…

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In Review: Taste by the Bay at The Tides Inn

Before closing for the season on Dec. 1, The Tides Inn hosted its seventh annual sell-out event Taste by the Bay. The celebration of Virginia libations, regional art and Northern Neck…

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Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Promotes Eating Local

The long-running “Virginia is for Lovers” marketing campaign just got a little more flavorful. In early October, the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) partnered with the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) to launch “Virginia is…

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Fall Wine Dinner Series at The Tides Inn

The Tides Inn commemorates autumn’s arrival with a two-part fall wine dinner series. For the Irvington resort’s first dinner on Monday, Oct. 28, the Tides joins forces with the Staunton-based…

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Chatham Flower Farm ‘s Meet at the Table Dinner

Farm-to-table fans, mark your calendars for the second annual Meet at the Table dinner on Oct. 19 at the Chatham Flower Farm in Painter. Once again Kat Meyer, artist, and…

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Taste of the Blue Ridge Root to Table Culinary Series

In its third season, the Taste of the Blue Ridge Root to Table culinary series features top chefs and guest chefs from Virginia and West Virginia. Each event has a minimum…

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Eastern Shore Chef Jason Van Marter Enlivens Cuisine at The Local

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…

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Guide to Local Honey Flavors

In 2013, 20 of the world’s most celebrated honey aficionados joined forces with food critics, beekeepers and sensory scientists at the UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center to revolutionize the…

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Virginia’s Beekeeping Revolution

Colony Collapse Disorder Inspired a Virginia Beekeeping Revolution, and Everyone is Buzzing About More, and Better, Local Honey At this point, it’s probably safe to say your average food-loving Virginian…

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Executive Chef Dave Walters Makes Your Vintage Tavern Experience Exceptional

When Vintage Tavern underwent a six-week renovation in October 2018, the owners refurbished the dining room décor, expanded the bar and created a more casual meal option to add to…

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Boar’s Head Resort Introduces Hydroponics

In December, Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville debuted its beautifully transformed Trout House Farm. The $11 million renovation included the farm’s new hydroponic system as well as a reimagined Mill Room…

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The Inn at Little Washington Recognized as Fifth Best Restaurant in the World

The Inn at Little Washington received a 98.75 rating from leading French restaurant guide, La Liste, making the humble eatery the fifth highest ranked restaurant in the world and the…

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Cooking with Bourbon

According to the Virginia Distillers Association, Virginia became the birthplace of American Spirits when colonist George Thorpe distilled the first batch of whiskey made from corn in 1620. This first…

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Molon Lave Vineyards’ Chambourcin and Poached Pear Dessert

Nothing beats a glass of red wine, especially a cherry-colored pour of Chambourcin. The French-American hybrid flourishes in many Virginia wine counties and is widely celebrated for its subdued tannins…

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