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.…
The influx of boozy seltzers to the Virginia market has sparked a new line of refreshing libations: canned cocktails. Distillers and brewers across the state are emptying their bottles of…
“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…
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.…
The Williamsburg Winery is expanding with more than 8 acres of new vineyards planted on its 300-acre farm, Wessex Hundred. The new vineyards will bring the total acreage of grapes…
The Williamsburg Winery was awarded gold medals for their 2017 Petit Verdot Reserve and 2017 Barrel-Aged Virginia Claret at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of North…
From Abingdon to Damascus, Route 58 Delivers Historical Stays, Metropolitan Culture and a Trove of Outdoor Adventure Abingdon has long been the bright cultural light of southwest Virginia. But the…
Weekends in Downtown Lynchburg are hopping. People of all ages fill bars and restaurants or enjoy a stroll on the Bluffwalk after an evening of art or music. Such vibrancy…
In November, over 700 wine-loving philanthropists flocked to Southside Marina at Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach for the 29th Annual Grand Auction. The long-running auction hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation is…
The Williamsburg Winery is bringing good tidings to eggnog lovers with the third annual release of its festive Eggnog Trio. The creamy sips are crafted by Chef David McClure and served…
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…
Pairing top eats and drinks along with the excitement of bikes, hikes, ropes swings and river sports in Roanoke Valley While most summertime travelers flock to the beach, I opted…
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…
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…
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…
Cider Week Virginia returns Nov. 15–24 for a week-long celebration of the Commonwealth’s cider with 16 cideries participating this year. Cider lovers can expect to enjoy events at participating cideries…
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…
October Virginia Wine Month is in full swing. All of the Commonwealth’s wine regions are harvesting their grapes, crafting new vintages and sharing the unique savors of Virginia-grown wines. The…