A Summer Stay In Blue Ridge Country Means Morning Hikes And History Plus Evening Sips And Savors What first comes to mind when you think of Charlottesville and Albemarle County?…
Try this trio of delectable plum-based food and drink creations from around the state By Betsy DiJulio As it turns out, Virginia is for Plum Lovers. From Flint Hill to…
Sequel cookbook from baker Connie Weis—whose treats you may have indulged in at TASTE—is decadence done right By Marisa Marsey Extremists can make the world more dangerous, but there is…
Find yourself by the coast and enjoy these local happy hours that have great deals and drinks Happy hour. A time to gather with co-workers and new friends or fly…
feature image courtesy of Greg Powers / The O Group Charlottesville’s Keswick Hall celebrates grand opening of new mountain eatery boasting five star menu and expansive golf-course views Over the…
Women-owned Virginia companies crafting gourmet cocktail mixers with one key ingredient in mind—health Photos courtesy of Red Root Co. and Navy Hill Richmond’s Navy Hill Tonic + Soda, which was…
By Marisa Marsey These trendy cocktail carts and other mobile bars are coming to an event near you Drinking and driving don’t mix. Unless the drinks are driven to you…
It is said that in wine, there is truth. Yet, if the perennial popularity of winery weddings tells us anything, there is also plenty of true love in those bottles…
Your Roadmap to Virginia’s Tastiest Food Trucks Long ago, food trucks weren’t trucks at all, rather small carts outfitted with nothing but two wheels, a modest griddle and a singular…
Once again, we asked our readers to raise a glass to their favorite wineries, breweries, distilleries, festivals, destinations and more by voting in our annual Savor Virginia’s Best Readers’ Choice…
By Ashleigh Meyer Memories of a sweet summer job Virginia loves melons. They grow wonderfully in our climate, and they make the perfect sweet addition to every picnic table. However,…
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…
A Colorful Voyage on Virginia’s “Valley” Road Route 11 parallels I-81 like a neighborly older sibling, taking you from the scenic Shenandoah Valley to the majestic mountains of Southwest Virginia.…
“It’s just like building houses,” Alex Toomy, the founder of Ragged Branch Craft Distillery, says. “You learn the fundamentals from a person who knows. And then you do it yourself and build up…
With Numerous Health Benefits, We are not so Sour About the Gut-Friendly Fermented Food Trend Did your grandma make sauerkraut and store it in a large crock down cellar? For…
Connect with Nature Without Sacrificing Comfort at Virginia’s Luxury Camping Destinations My husband is an Eagle Scout who spent lots of time backpacking throughout Virginia; thus, he digs camping. I…
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…
Scenic Reminders of Days Gone By Virginia is home to some of the most fascinating bridges in the world—from modern-day bridges spanning miles over coastal waters to historic covered bridges…