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A “Magical” Craft
Why does one become a builder of boats? W. Matthew Shipman talks to Steve Zimmerman, of Zimmerman Marine in Mathews, about the challenges and joys of running a boatyard.
August 26, 2010 by W. Matthew Shipman in Sporting
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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.
January 12, 2010 by W. Matthew Shipman in Eat in
Fine Objects, Rich Stories
Antiques expert Ken Farmer, a regular on Antiques Roadshow, talks about his love of American folk art, how he got started in the business, the fake Tiffany silver cocktail set that fooled him—and the Wythe County pie safe that he acquired after drinking more than a few Budweisers and singing Stanley Brothers songs with the owner.
December 11, 2009 by W. Matthew Shipman in At Large
Spice of Life
Virginia Chutney Co. sells the traditional sauce. By W.Matthew Shipman
July 31, 2009 by W. Matthew Shipman in Eat in
