Food

New Beer for the Old Dominion

In Alexandria, Port City Brewing is producing beers that pass the taste test.

Sep 8, 2011 by W. Matthew Shipman in At Large (6 Comments)

Tantalizing Tastes

Levering Orchard has a cherry disposition.

Aug 31, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Food

Smoky Scents and Mouthwatering Flavors

Cookouts and summer go hand-in-hand, so we've gathered some of our favorite grill-ready recipes to help you savor the season.

Jul 27, 2011 by Grace Albritton in Eat in

Absolutely Al Dente

For gatherings of family and friends, TINA GOMES BRAND prefers pasta done simply and creatively.

Jul 1, 2011 by Tina Gomes Brand in Eat in

A Summer to Savor

We don’t have that many picnics, so forget about calories and cholesterol for one blissful afternoon.

Jun 21, 2011 by J Frank in Recipes

Kip Dawkins

Summer Berry Afters

A collection of delicious post-dinner treats from some of Virginia’s agricultural finest.

May 27, 2011 by Katy Lovin in Recipes

In Praise of Greasy Spoons

Nearly every town has got a family-owned diner or eatery that’s been around for decades, serving decent (or better) food quickly and inexpensively. In an age of retro, these are the real deal.

May 27, 2011 in Dine out (4 Comments)

Lemon Cream Cupcakes

Perfect for a Southern picnic.

Jun 3, 2011 by J Frank in Recipes

The Long View

Richmond's Boathouse restaurant is a river scene.

Apr 8, 2011 by Joseph William Cates, Nicole Anderson Ellis in Dine out

Pork Palace

Here’s the lowdown on Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, which serves upwards of 6,000 pounds of its specialty Boston butt on a busy day.

Mar 28, 2011 by Libby McNamee in Dine out

A Humble Shepherd

Craig Rogers took an unusual route to sheep farming—he was an engineering college dean and a businessman first—but chefs rave about his lamb.

Mar 22, 2011 by Christina Ball in Nature (1 Comments)

Pulling Up Roots

In the Shenandoah Valley, Harvest Thyme Herbs produces lovely herbs and vegetables for restaurants that take the farm-to-table concept seriously.

Feb 22, 2011 by Christina Ball in Dine out

Selling Soup

A few favorites for the chilly season.

Feb 1, 2011 by Tina Gomes Brand in Eat in (1 Comments)

Warm, Inside and Out

In which we put together our own midwinter repast.

Jan 11, 2011 by Christopher Winton-Stahle in Eat in

Alma Huntley's Oysters and Other Seasonal Favorites

Get out the old index cards, because holidays are the time for old favorites. Corn chips are OK, but only if they go Lulu.

Dec 23, 2010 by Valerie Hubbard in Food

Fruit Bubbles

Hard cider lifts spirits

Dec 16, 2010 by Ben Swenson in Food

Traditional Country Feast

Recipes from Chef J Frank

Dec 8, 2010 by J Frank in Recipes

Salty, Slippery & Delicious

In its day, the Lynnhaven oyster was prized by celebrities and regular folks alike. Pollution nearly killed off the mollusk, but the seafood classic is making a comeback.

Dec 3, 2010 by Peggy Sijswerda in Nature

From Early Terror to Ostreaphile

Chef Eric Doarnberger has learned to love oysters.

Dec 3, 2010 by Peggy Sijswerda in Dine out

Terrace Oysters Recipe

Onion, ham, cheese and Pernod: The Lynnhaven appetizer

Dec 3, 2010 by Eric Doarnberger in Recipes

A Contemporary Euro-Style Oasis

A new team has transformed the historic Ashby Inn and Restaurant into a first class experience of food, wine and hospitality. Christina Ball travels to Paris for a memorable meal at a place where nothing goes to waste.

Dec 1, 2010 by Christina Ball in Dine out (1 Comments)

Fruitcake Rescue Mission

Red Truck Bakery brings good taste back to much maligned holiday desserts.

Nov 29, 2010 by Erin Parkhurst in Eat in (1 Comments)

Patricia Lyons

A River Repast

Fall being oyster season, we gathered an all-star group of chefs and threw a seafood party featuring Rappahannock River Oysters. Get their recipes here!

Oct 21, 2010 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Eat in

Tyler Darden

Culinary Destiny

The Clifton Inn, perched on a Blue Ridge hilltop, is a Relais et Château property with an eponymous restaurant that has won plaudits for years. Executive Chef Dean Maupin says that locals and travelers come to his restaurant with an “expectation” and with his elegant, small-plate dishes, he almost always fulfills it.

Oct 18, 2010 by Joseph William Cates, Nicole Anderson Ellis in Dine out

Putting Up the Harvest

Community canneries have had their ups and downs over the decades—but owing to several factors, they are now making a comeback. Call it preserving a tradition.

Oct 4, 2010 by Ellen F. Brown in Eat in (1 Comments)

Monument to Wine

Bartholomew Broadbent takes (to) Richmond

Aug 19, 2010 by Jason Tesauro in Dine out

Tyler Darden

Storybook Charm

Lexington’s Red Hen is a cozy and elegant restaurant where chef Tucker Yoder is committed to innovative yet approachable food.

Jan 18, 2010 by Christina Ball in Dine out (1 Comments)

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