The sweet spot: Rediscover sweet wines with spicy food
As a wine writer, and a peddler of the juice too, I’ve often felt the urge to get defensive when it comes to the much-maligned “tall bottles”: German and Austrian […]
Super taco: Newly renovated La Michoacana still relies on home cooking for its charm
From the moment you pull in, there is something endearingly unapologetic about the set-up. The converted house suffers gently from dilapidation; the menus are dog-eared (with corrections scrawled in the […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: This week’s food and drink news
Say goodbye to Positively 4th Street. The Downtown Mall spot that’s been serving up appetizers, sandwiches, and brunch since April 2011, will serve its last customers on Saturday, February 1. […]
Five Finds on Friday: Andy McClure
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Andy McClure, owner of Citizen Burger Bar, The Virginian, West Main, Three Restaurant, and The Biltmore. “Loving the […]
Pippin Hill owners to open Tuscan-inspired restaurant on Downtown Mall
Say goodbye to Positively 4th Street. The Downtown Mall spot at 401 E. Main St. that’s been serving up appetizers, burgers, and brunch since April 2011, will serve its last […]
At Kokoro, sushi lovers are in good hands
Often when I eat out, I ask if the chefs would make whatever they like. While the request can perplex some servers, a little persistence can usually have it delivered […]
Health issue 2014: Why some say it’s time to stop being gluttons for gluten
This story is part of our 2014 health issue, which also includes articles on mammography, concussions in young athletes, and rhabdomyolysis. Five years ago, if you’d mentioned the word “gluten,” […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: This week’s food and drink news
A popular southern beer is making its debut in Central Virginia. The notoriously hoppy beers produced by the Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Company, which was ranked by the Brewer’s Association as […]
State of the vineyard: Local winemakers look forward to what 2014 will bring
Every year around this time, our nation’s president makes a State of the Union address reflecting on the challenges and accomplishments of the previous year, while also looking ahead at […]
Perfect pairings: Finding the right combination of food, drinks, and personalities during Restaurant Week
Ask restaurateurs about the conceit known as Restaurant Week, and you’ll get a variety of responses—some of which they want off the record, some of which would be unfit to […]