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Farm Dinners are Thriving Across the Commonwealth

Virginia farm dinners are gaining popularity across the Commonwealth, see more below about several of these field to feast meals.   Ayrshire Farm Heritage Breed & Wine Dinner, Upperville In…

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The Shack’s Ian Boden and Caromont Farm Team Up for a Farm Dinner

Photos by Annie Laura, 621 Studios Destination farm dinners aren’t exactly a new thing. Back in 1999, Santa Cruz, Calif.-based chef and artist Jim Denevan made waves when he founded…

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New Book Pays Tribute to Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks

Kelley Fanto Deetz says she’s “restoring culinary justice” with her new book on the legacy of American eating. “I think food is an important part of everyone’s culture, and it’s…

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Chef Patrick Willis Maintains Lemaire’s Acclaimed Reputation

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…

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Tupelo Honey’s Pimento Cheese Nachos Recipe

The Cinco de Mayo festivities taking place at Tupelo Honey Cafe are sure to rival those of any local Mexican joint. On Saturday, May 5, Tupelo Honey is offering dine-in guests…

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New Kent Winery’s Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Ribbon Salad

New Kent Winery is kicking off spring with a full lineup outdoor festivities including live music, themed events, morning yoga, Chesapeake Bay-inspired dinners and more. Also embracing the warmer weather…

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Inn at Little Washington Celebrates 40 Years

This year marks the acclaimed Inn at Little Washington’s 40th anniversary, and there is certainly reason to celebrate. The restaurant and Chef Patrick O’Connell have garnered five James Beard Awards,…

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ViBe Creative District Arts + Eats Walking Tour

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…

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The Richmond Barbecue Tour

Too Much Pork For Just One Fork? Take the Richmond BBQ Tour And Experience A Slow-Roasted Renaissance. Photos by Jim Pile The dirty secret about barbecue restaurants in Richmond is that there…

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Tupelo Honey Pairs Dinner with Copper and Oak Spirits

Tupelo Honey Cafe in Virginia Beach partnered with Portsmouth’s newest distillery, Copper and Oak Craft Spirits, for an exclusive three-course dinner event. Customized versions of Tupelo Honey’s most famed South-inspired…

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Press Wine Bar Opens in Virginia Beach

Press 626’s sister location, Press Wine Bar, celebrated its soft opening in Virginia Beach on Dec. 3, and since that first intimate gathering, the wine bar has been in full…

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6 Of The Tastiest Ways To Eat Oysters In Virginia

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…

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A Cultivated Passion: Pippin Hill’s Certified Horticulturalist

For over two decades, certified horticulturalist Diane Burns has shared her agricultural expertise with numerous commercialized and home gardens throughout Virginia. In addition to running her own gardening business for…

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Foggy Ridge Cider Winter Squash Gratin Recipe & Pairing

Instead of reaching for the bubbly or rosé this Thanksgiving, cidermaker Diane Flynt of Foggy Ridge Cider recommends enjoying your turkey dinner with a glass of Final Call, a dry…

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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards’ Virginia Apple Cobbler

While National Apple Month in October comes to an end, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is paying homage to Virginia’s beloved fruit in a warm and delicious way throughout the fall…

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Winegrower’s Wild Game Dinner at 8 Chains North Winery

In celebration of the harvest’s end, 8 Chains North Winery in Waterford invites guests to their inaugural Winegrower’s Wild Game Dinner on Friday, Oct. 27. This unique, four-course wine dinner…

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The Return of the American Chestnut at Virginia Chestnuts

“We’d like to see this area become for chestnuts what the Salinas Valley is for almonds,” says David Bryant of Virginia Chestnuts. “And we feel strongly we can make it…

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Starr Hill’s Last Leaf Maple Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Autumn has officially arrived, and the season is persuading taprooms across the state to replace their refreshing, summer lagers with fall brews. Pumpkin flavored porters and Oktoberfest biers are fireside…

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