Social networking and the rise of the regional wine movement
Holding a spit cup and tasting sheet in one hand, a wine glass and pen in the other, and cradling a sheath of papers between her forearm and chest
Give a dog a home
It’s a dog eat dog world, folks. Hot dogs, that is. And while the hot dog cart is a growing trend—as Restaurantarama touched on last week—one local chef is bringing […]
Moscato d'Asti is springtime in a glass
Ah, spring. Birds are chirping, people are smiling, the world is alive again. And, after more than 60 inches of snow this winter, we seem to be taking the allergies, […]
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts breaks its cocoon
When I-64 dumps Charlottesvillians in the heart of Richmond, and they see the stoplights, the long, flat stretches of pocked roads and chain restaurants they’ve never heard of, one thing […]
All hopped up
Brewmaster Jason Oliver thinks his recent win at the 2010 World Beer Cup is “pretty cool,” but Restaurantarama suspects he’s being a bit modest
Jim Law builds a Virginia wine apprenticeship program
“If it was about the money, I wouldn’t be here. I went from a high six-figure salary to just getting by.”
Going Upstairs
When you’re here, you’re family. At least, that’s how Harrison Keevil wants you to feel. The Goochland native and UVA alum just signed a lease on the former Upstairs spot. […]
Daughtry guitarist's recording studio takes shape
Brian Craddock remembers the first time he ever saw Shep Stacy. Craddock was sitting in a classroom at Albemarle High School, looking at a band that was playing in the […]
Ben Harper talks Conan, activism and his new band
Ben Harper, the songwriter and slide guitar player, played an important role in one of this new decade’s most amazing TV moments. On the final episode of the ill-fated “Tonight […]
Everyday wines for every night
Great memory: While living in Italy, I watched a housewife run a weekly errand.