Roe your boat: If caviar is gonna make a comeback, it needs a makeover
Where did all the caviar go? Hard to say, but the fact that it went out of style in our area probably had something to do with the 2015 closing […]
Fowl play: Order your farm-raised Thanksgiving turkey before it’s too late
We’re not fans of the candy corn and skeletons that appear on store shelves in July. And don’t get us started on Christmas merchandise that shows up before the leaves […]
Thanks, honey: A no-fail shortbread for gift-and-party season
If you’re not going to a lot of parties—Friendsgiving, holiday soirées, New Year’s Eve gatherings—this season, you’re doing it wrong. And if you are, but you aren’t bringing a treat […]
In good spirits: Ragged Branch is ready to pour
On a picturesque, 92-acre hillside ranch in southern Ivy, native Virginian Alex Toomy and two partners have launched an enterprise centered on a perfect pairing: bourbon and beef. Craft distillery […]
Underground, uncovered: The Coat Room under Brasserie Saison is a real treat
You know the saying—“secrets secrets are no fun, unless they’re shared with everyone”—and though it’s likely been a while since you singsong sassed that to a friend on the playground, […]
Worth the wait: An orphan amber Pinot gets a second life
It all began with a little generosity from Mother Nature. “We had a Pinot Gris block come in heavier than expected,” says Joy Ting, enologist and project manager at Michael […]
Little by little: A trio of city homes maxing out square footage
Beyond the county line, it’s not uncommon in our area to find lavish estates with square footage numbering in the thousands. But as these city dwellers know, good things sometimes […]
Blank slate: How white walls can save a space
It’s a not-so-secret design secret that mirrors can help open up a dark space. But, says WKNDR Design owner Becky Seager, in some cases, white walls can deliver the same […]
The big update: Scott Weiss creates a farmhouse’s new wing
With six previous renovations under their belts, Frank and Rebecca Gristina had lots of practice sizing up old houses. When Rebecca, accompanied by her mother, came to see a 1906 […]
Back to school: VMDO pushes the envelope on educational design
Since it began in 1976, VMDO—the firm that won Best Architect in this year’s Best of C-VILLE reader poll—has come a long way. And it’s established itself as a part […]