The October 2011 issue of Virginia Living is the tastiest yet, featuring our favorite pairings of cheese and wine, with every crumb and drop made right here in Virginia. Cheese and wine aren't the only Commonwealth couplings in this issue, as we welcome back our weddings section. We also go deep underground to bring you the story of coal in Virginia; the state's most valuable natural resource, and the cultural bedrock of towns like Appalachia and Dante. From coals towns to college town, we get the Charlottesville zeitgeist, examining the big-city vibe meets small-town charm that makes "the Hook" so popular. We also visit the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, whose mission recently expanded from studying endangered animals to actively saving them from extinction. Also inside: an interview with Virginia wine guru Gabrielle Rausse; Richmond Sports Backers' Jon Lugbill's bid to make Richmond the nation's leading sports town; a haunted school in Christiansburg; sweet treats that are actually good for you in Roanoke, and more.
Though this city has attracted a diverse and sophisticated crowd and has a decidedly big-town vibe, it hasn’t lost any of its small-town charm. more »
Nov 3, 2011 by Sarah Sargent in Exploring (2 Comments)
Pair wine with cheese, then add one of these fine accompaniments from Chef J Frank. more »
Oct 18, 2011 by J Frank in Food & Drink
Celebrating 25 years in the saddle. more »
Sep 19, 2011 by Katy Lovin in Arts & Events
Take to the road to check out some of our favorite off-beat October occasions more »
Sep 7, 2011 by Peyton Manchester in At Large
Though the city has attracted a diverse and sophisticated crowd and has a decidedly big-town vibe, Charlottesville hasn't lost any of its small-town charm. Photography by Jeff Greenough. More at VirginiaLiving.com/Cville more »
Jeff Greenough took some beautiful photographs of Charlottesville for our October 2011 issue feature story. more »