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W. Matthew Shipman
Newest First Oldest First
Agrarian Cool
Music producer and songwriter Chris Keup finds inspiration on his organic farm. By W. Matthew Shipman • Photograph by David Deal
Jul 30, 2009 by W. Matthew Shipman in Arts (1 Comments)
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)
Tyler Darden
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.
Dec 11, 2009 by W. Matthew Shipman in At Large (3 Comments)
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)
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.
Aug 26, 2010 by W. Matthew Shipman in Sporting (3 Comments)
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)
Pork Above Politics
Rick Perry isn't fond, but Matt Shipman says pit-smoked pork barbecue with a vinegar-based sauce is the only way to go.
Sep 27, 2011 by W. Matthew Shipman in Food & Drink (5 Comments)
Southern Suds
Tracey Love tells the story of Starr Hill Brewery, W. Matthew Shipman tastes and grades the beers.
Oct 14, 2011 by Tracey Love | W. Matthew Shipman in Food & Drink (1 Comments)