Gimme shelter: How to tent your event (just in case)
The dreamy vision of a beautiful outdoor wedding goes hand in hand with the reality of weather risk, but both soaking rain and punishing sun can be managed with a […]
Make it official: If you’re skipping tradition, abide by these rules
Choosing the perfect officiant is another great way to put a personal stamp on your ceremony. But if you’re planning to ask a friend to officiate your wedding, in Virginia […]
Cents-ible spending: Making ends meet and avoiding big day budget busters
It’s one of the first questions any planner asks: “What’s your budget?” But before your wallet starts nervous sweating, take a cue from Anyvent Event Planning’s Jazmin Portnow and newlyweds […]
Uncommon venue: Common House is a downtown wedding spot with flair
If you’d like your rehearsal dinner or reception to have a vibe that leans more “sophisticated” than just plain “pretty,” consider one of the newer kids on the block—Common House, […]
Grease lightning: 20 ways to get oiled up for summer
This may not be your quickest path to a bikini body, but how ya gonna argue with fried chicken? Or fried pickles? Or fried Oreos, for that matter? This issue, […]
Cool drinks: This summer, we’re looking through rosé-colored glasses (and then some!)
Summer is a lighthearted time. While in colder months we may enjoy ruminating on deep thoughts while swirling something weighty in our glass—like port, or a full-bodied Sangiovese—summer calls for […]
Four of a kind: Zocalo’s margarita flights take the choose work out of your booze work
One glance at Zocalo’s drink menu on a warm day and there’s no question what you’ll imbibe: a margarita. The question then becomes, which margarita? Zocalo offers a few, and […]
Vegan anew: Local blogger dishes on all things vegan
“I could never live without cheese!” That was one of Ashley Addington’s mottoes. She’d been vegetarian since she was a tween, after seeing videos of animals being “processed” in what was […]
Griddle me this: Venezuelan arepas come to Charlottesville
Looking for a quick, tasty meal? Here’s an option that might not be on your radar—arepas from the Latin grocery La Guadalupana. What’s an arepa, you ask? It’s somewhere between […]
Up on the Hill: Picturesque gardens feed a winery kitchen
Diane Burns’ journey has taken her to some pretty interesting places—but it’s a good bet that her current place of work, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, is one of the […]