Bird Eggs & Blogs
Christina Ball follows a blog trail to a back alley in Old Town Winchester, where chef Ed Matthews does a lot more than muse about the wonders of food at his destination-worthy restaurant, One Block West. Photography by Tyler Darden
Jun 17, 2009 by Christina Ball in Dine out
Classic and Cosmopolitan
We found an old-style Italian eatery and a chic wine bar across the street from each other in Fredericksburg. By Christina Ball • Photography by Tyler Darden
Jul 27, 2009 by Christina Ball in Dine out
Casual Chic
In Richmond, two chic Fan restaurants, plus an enduring lunch spot. By Christina Ball • Photography by Tyler Darden
Jul 27, 2009 by Christina Ball in Dine out
Ten Mile Meal
For beef, many of Virginia’s best restaurants turn to Mount Air Farm in Crozet, home to Gryffon’s Aerie beef and more. Christina Ball tours this sustainable farm and stays for a memorable meal. Photography by Stacey Evans
Jul 29, 2009 by Christina Ball in Eat in (2 Comments)
Illustration by Kelly Alder
Searing Wisdom
Grilling advice from across the state. Reporting by Daisy Khalifa, Brooke Elliott, Caroline Evertz. Illustration by Kelly Alder
Jul 30, 2009 by Brooke Elliott | Caroline Evertz | Daisy Khalifa in Eat in
Spice of Life
Virginia Chutney Co. sells the traditional sauce. By W.Matthew Shipman
Jul 31, 2009 by W. Matthew Shipman in Eat in (2 Comments)
Jeff Greenough
Two Minds Are Better Than ...
A pair of former Chicago chefs have brought haute cuisine to Chilhowie’s Town House. By Christina Ball • Photography by Jeff Greenough
Sep 14, 2009 by Christina Ball in Dine out (3 Comments)
Infusions of Grandeur
Transform the simplest meals with flavored oils. Photography by Patricia Lyons • Prop styling by Tyler Darden • Recipes and food styling by J Frank
Sep 21, 2009 by Christine Ennulat in Eat in
Tyler Darden
Inside (the) Stove
Sydney Meers—raconteur, artist and, above all, dazzling chef—heats up Port Norfolk. Photography by Tyler Darden
Sep 29, 2009 by Christina Ball in Dine out
Robb Scharetg
Off the Rails
With outdoor autumn events like the Montpelier Races nearly upon us, it’s time to plan a sumptuous, over-the-top tailgate repast. Photography by Robb Scharetg • Recipes by J Frank • Prop Styling by Joy Mouledoux
Oct 5, 2009 by Christine Ennulat in Eat in
Edna of Freetown
Culinary icon Edna Lewis redefined sophisticated Southern cooking during her long career. Photography by John T. Hill
Oct 13, 2009 by Neely Barnwell Dykshorn in Eat in
Tyler Darden
Puttin’ On the Ritz
Luray’s lustrous Mimslyn Inn and its restaurant, Circa ’31, bring a touch of elegance to the Shenandoah Valley. The Thornton Grille, in nearby Sperryville, is destination dining, too. Photography by Tyler Darden
Nov 3, 2009 by Christina Ball in Dine out
Tyler Darden
From Beach to Bistro
Todd Jurich’s namesake Norfolk restaurant is proof that the veteran chef has parlayed talent and business savvy into big-city success. Photography by Tyler Darden
Nov 9, 2009 by Christina Ball in Dine out (1 Comments)
Patricia Lyons
Brut Force: The Powerful Finesse of Grower Champagne
What do you get when you mix Grand Cru bubbly, a five-course meal from the chef at 1 North Belmont, and three couples in a spirited mood? An elegant dinner party with plenty of fizz. Photography by Patricia Lyons | Food styling by Frits and Andrea Huntjens
Nov 9, 2009 by Jason Tesauro in Eat in
Patricia Lyons
The Art of Champagne Sabering
Festive and flamboyant: You too can learn the maddest of skills—beheading the bubbly. By Jason Tesauro Photography by Patricia Lyons
Nov 16, 2009 by Jason Tesauro in Eat in
Robb Scharetg
Soul Food
Their lives up-ended, a New Jersey couple came to Virginia by way of the Outer Banks and fell into farming.
Nov 24, 2009 by Christine Ennulat in Eat in
Kip Dawkins
Good Tidings for the Nutty Season
… or a Christmas carol mash-up in which we fight nuts with nuts.
Dec 7, 2009 by Christine Ennulat in Eat in
Kip Dawkins
Brew Crew
Legend Brewing Company started as a one-man brewpub. Now it’s the state’s biggest independently owned craft brewer, and, at age 16, hitting its stride with broader distribution and a new product guaranteed to please Joe Six-Pack. Plus: Beer pairings.
Jan 12, 2010 by W. Matthew Shipman in Eat in (2 Comments)
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)
Tyler Darden
Hide and Speak
Unmarked doors, passwords, exclusive elegance: The speakeasy is back, serving up carefully crafted cocktails with Jazz Age ambience.
Mar 12, 2010 by Jodi Broadwater in Dine out (2 Comments)
Kip Dawkins
Spring Fling
Now is the time to stalk the many possibilities of asparagus.
Mar 26, 2010 by Christine Ennulat | Food styling by J Frank in Eat in
Tyler Darden
Fresh Bread and Warm Places
The Taubman Museum is transforming Roanoke’s cultural landscape and attracting a new kind of tourist to the city—and downtown eateries are striving to keep up.
Apr 28, 2010 by Christina Ball in Dine out
Kip Dawkins
Berry Unlikely
Sweet twists on the simplest summer fruits.
May 20, 2010 by Christine Ennulat | Food styling by J Frank in Eat in
Kip Dawkins
In Season
In summer, vegetables rule. In fact, incorporating a bit more produce into the seasonal menu doesn’t have to be a challenge to non-vegetarians.
Jun 16, 2010 by Tina Gomes Brand in Eat in
