Our local eateries and bakeries are going all out for the holidays. Here are a few of our favorite cozy spots, jolly eats, and festive treats. Try this For cozy mountain vibes, head to The Matterhorn, a tented alpine ski-bar atop Common House. The festive decor, crackling fireplaces, and themed cocktails will have you feeling […]
Our local eateries and bakeries are going all out for the holidays. Here are a few of our favorite cozy spots, jolly eats, and festive treats. Try this For cozy mountain vibes, head to The Matterhorn, a tented alpine ski-bar atop Common House. The festive decor, crackling fireplaces, and themed cocktails will have you feeling […]
Most of us check the weather forecast to decide how to dress, or evaluate the impact it has on our travel or events. For farmers who grow grapes and winemakers whose craft is innately tied to the whims and blessings of Mother Nature, the weather report is even more crucial. Vintage variation, the impact of […]
The Downtown Mall transforms into a winter wonderland for Magic on the Mall, five weeks of holiday happenings. Win prizes by completing an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, and follow the Peppermint Trail to discover delightful sips, from candy cane coffees to minty craft cocktails. Then, hop on the Holly Trolley and take a […]
October is the tail end of the harvest for Patrick Collins, the cidermaker behind Patois Cider. But the apples on one of his favorite trees are just about ripe. “That guy there, with all the yellow orbs,” Collins says. “That tree is so delicious. See how it’s still full of leaves? It tastes fantastic, but […]
Cool beans It’s all about the flavor at Cumbre Bakery, a culture-fusing concept on East Jefferson Street. Owners Tito and Juanchi blend flavors from Italy and Argentina in their mouth-watering alfajores, medialunas, and empanadas, served alongside aromatic coffees. It’s easier than ever to get your caffeine fix on the go with the opening of Future […]
The Two Up Wine Down Festival will showcase Virginia wines of all kinds, but it will also shine a spotlight on broader talent from our winemaking region when 11 curators pour 15 wines at the Jefferson School on October 29 from 3 to 6pm. Tracey Love, one of the event’s organizers and the marketing and […]
Celebrate good food and seasonal recipes with Mary Beth Lind, co-author of Simply in Season. Now in its 10th anniversary edition, the cookbook invites novice and master chefs alike to embrace the art of sustainable and mindful cooking, and offers up stories, tips, serving suggestions, and substitutions alongside over 300 recipes organized by season. Foodies […]
By Mary Esselman, Maeve Hayden, Tami Keaveny, and Susan Sorensen Walking in to a busy diner is an exciting sensory experience. The clang of silverware and dishes banging around, orders called from front-of-house to back, and air laden with the savory perfume of the kitchen. Trays go by filled with warm toasty waffles, deliciously greasy […]
Bring your appetite and sweet tooth to the Ikore Festival, a farm-to-table celebration of Black food, cooks, and farmers. Using fresh produce and ingredients grown by Black farmers, participants will whip up delectable dishes for sampling and judging. Grab a plate, chat with a farmer about seasonal gardening, then cast your vote for best in […]
Wisdom from the grill If you’ve visited The Ivy Inn in the last two years, chances are lead line cook Noel Hayden had a hand in preparing and plating your dinner. Hayden began his culinary career at age 14 at Greenwood Gourmet Grocery, and joined The Ivy Inn’s close-knit staff in 2021, training under chef/owner […]