Large or small, charitable giving makes any community healthy and vibrant. Educate, motivate, and inspire the philanthropist inside at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence’s seventh annual celebration of local good-doing. MacArthur “genius” award winner Bill Strickland speaks about his support of the arts at a special sold-out lecture. Get on the wait-list at thecne.org. Monday […]
Large or small, charitable giving makes any community healthy and vibrant. Educate, motivate, and inspire the philanthropist inside at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence’s seventh annual celebration of local good-doing. MacArthur “genius” award winner Bill Strickland speaks about his support of the arts at a special sold-out lecture. Get on the wait-list at thecne.org. Monday […]
Grab some Thanksgiving inspiration at a cook-off geared for greens. Whether you’re whipping out grandma’s trusty recipe or testing the waters with something new, crafty cooks can doctor up this Southern staple to take home the collard crown. Saturday 11/8. Free, 3pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. 260-8720.
Whistling in If you weren’t looking closely, you probably missed the opening of the Tin Whistle, an upstart Irish pub that’s moved quietly into the former Caffe Bocce space on Market Street across from the parking garage. Jacie Dunkle, who also owns Fellini’s #9 just a few blocks west, purchased the restaurant from the former […]
Was it a reason for tavola regulars to celebrate or cry in their Montepulciano? Sure, they were gathered for a night at one of their favorite restaurants in town. Definitely a plus. But the reason for the occasion was the introduction of an all-new kitchen staff at the Belmont eatery. Would the new kids be […]
Indulge in a cornucopia of autumnal activities with local food and artisans at Albemarle Ciderworks’ Apple Harvest Festival. Take a hayride over the mountain, taste local hard ciders, or test your baking mettle in an apple pie contest. Gallatin Canyon, Jim Waive, and The Get Rights keep the honky tonk tunes going all day. Free, […]
If you need a little extra motivation to hit the track, try adding food and wine at the finish line in the Race & Taste 10K. Participants will enjoy a scenic run through Trump Winery’s 1,300-acre estate and end at the vineyard’s pavilion for included brunch and wine tasting with live entertainment. All proceeds benefit […]
“Yeah, that’s a Special Order Item. You need to submit a Special Order form.” “I know, I submitted a Special Order form eight months ago.” “You’ll have to submit a Special Order form for any Special Order Items.” “I did—eight months ago—and I’ve been requesting the item every week since. Any progress on that request? […]
The folks behind Pasture rarely do anything under the radar. But the Stonefield-based restaurant’s patrons who walked by during the week of October 20 were likely surprised to find paper hanging in the windows and a sign tacked to the door. “We are currently closed as we transition into PastureQ…a southern regional barbecue restaurant,” the […]
If Oktoberfest failed to quench your thirst for craft brews, indulge your beer tooth at the second annual Homebrew for Hunger Beer Festival, where all proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Sample over 80 beers ranging from long-beloved saisons and IPAs to more original offerings, including Swedish Fish Sour Beer and Smoked Chipotle […]
On Fridays we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. It’s wedding season, so today’s picks come from Anita Gupta ofMaliha Creations, one of the area’s most sought after creators of wedding cakes, among other desserts. For her picks, Gupta focused on what she knows best: her favorite sweets and pastries around town. Gupta’s picks: 1) Macaron Ice […]