February 2017
Archive - February 2017
Features
The Great Beer Migration, by Taylor Pilkington
How did Virginia land new multi-million dollar facilities for West Coast craft brewing giants Stone, Deschutes, Green Flash and Ballast Point breweries? We find out what it took to woo the brew.
The Mellon Legacy, by Ben Swenson
From horticulture and the arts to education and sport, we examine the lasting legacy of late billionaire philanthropist Paul Mellon and his wife Rachel "Bunny" Lambert Mellon.
Virginia Weddings, by Valerie Hubbard
Beautiful real weddings from around the Commonwealth, plus Top Wedding Vendors 2017, your exclusive guide to more than 800 of the state's best wedding professionals.
In Every Issue
Letters | Contributors | Natives | Reviews | Style | Bellwether | About Town | Odd Dominion | Departures
Upfront
Bluegrass to Bach, by Caroline Kettlewell
Classical banjoist John Bullard redefines the instrument's possibilities. With photography by Michael Wilson.
Ghenting to Know You, by Eden Stuart
Spend the day on foot lunching and shopping in this perfectly hip historic Norfolk neighborhood.
Search for the Divine, by Bill Glose
Botticelli masterworks on display at the Muscarelle.
From Dirt to Glass, by Eric J. Wallace
Lovingston leads the farm-to-brew movement.
Where I Stood, by Don Harrison
The throwback country of Dori Freeman is winning national ears.
Departments
Virginiana | Treasure Map, by Garland Pollard
A mission to discover the origins of a treasured family woodblock print of a map of Eastern Virginia.
Sport | Pride and Joy, by Erin Parkhurst
Las Amazonas Del Dorado introduce the art of escaramuza to Virginia. With photography by Adam Ewing.
Food | New Oyster Cult, by Chef J. Frank and Phaedra Hise
Recipes for oyster shooters, grilled oysters with lemon bacon butter, cucumber-celery mignonette and more. With photography and styling from Fred + Elliott.
Home | A Home of Her Own, by Meridith Ingram
What happens when your interior designer is also your best friend? An Alexandria homeowner finds out.
Retirement Living | At Their Peak, by Deveron Timberlake
Meet three high-achieving senior athletes redefining post retirement fitness.
