The Atlantic hurricane season begins officially June 1. Many organizations are encouraging Virginians to prepare for the season by making a plan, creating an emergency supply kit and staying informed. Many of us have made sure that we took advantage of tax free purchases and stocked up on water, batteries and all our basic [...]
Filed under: Events, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, News, Piedmont Regions on May 31st, 2009 | No Comments »
This Saturday marks the opening for my favorite season, Twilight Polo at Great Meadow. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Great Meadow, so things are going to be Bigger, Brighter and Bolder for the Twilight Polo Season. There is going to be a fashion show and VIP area for opening night, but tickets are [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, News, Sponsor on May 29th, 2009 | No Comments »
Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), the non-profit certification organization that focuses on improving the lives of farm animals in food production, just announced restaurant and foodservice businesses with a strong commitment to purchasing Certified Humane Raised and Handled products for their menus.
Girasole Restaurant in The Plains was one of three restaurants recognized for their humane [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants on May 28th, 2009 | No Comments »
Taking a huge leap of faith Derek & Amanda Luhowiak have purchased a custom trailer, planted a huge garden and will be traveling the Piedmont serving local food. Local Sixfortyseven is a mobile farm-to-fork kitchen. They will pull up to local markets and cook fresh from farmers’ products. They use all eco-friendly compostable to-go [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, News, Piedmont Regions, Restaurants on May 28th, 2009 | No Comments »
More and more restaurants are pairing their foods with Virginia wines. Passion Food Hospitality, the parent company of well-known restaurants DC Coast, Ten Penh, Ceiba, and Acadiana, and the newest sibling PassionFish at Reston Town Center, has a full listing of events at each of the restaurant’s sites.
PassionFish celebrates the season with the “Taste of [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants, Wineries on May 27th, 2009 | No Comments »
The PEC’s “Meet the Farmer” dinner at Palladio Restaurant at Barboursville Vineyards will be held on Wednesday, June 10th. The evening will feature an exceptional four course meal prepared by Palladio’s celebrated chef, Melissa Close and guest chef Jonathan Hayward. There will be dishes prepared with the finest foods our local farms have to offer, including meats, vegetables, [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, News, Orange County, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques, Sponsor, Wineries on May 26th, 2009 | No Comments »
Just Say Viognier May 30th Tarara Winery will celebrate its Anniversary with a Fine Wine Festival. Come to Tarara to enjoy and experience five Virginia Viogniers chosen by a panel of distinguished wine writers as the Best of Virginia. Each wine will be paired with an exquisite dish to culminate a progressive meal. Wine seminars [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants, Wineries on May 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »
Hunt Country celebrates its 50th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour this Memorial Day Weekend. Hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church, this tour will take place in and around Upperville, Virginia. This self driven tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, (the 23rd and the 24th) from 10 a.m until 5 p.m. As well as the tour, [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Loudoun County, News on May 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »
Kick off your summer with a fun-filled weekend in the mountains! Spend memorial day weekend with Blues and Brews at Wintergreen Resort and enjoy music by Jonell Mosser Saturday and Sunday. Top off your weekend with a micro-brews festival, battle of the bands-blues-style, an arts & craft fair, a block party for the kids and [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Nelson County, News, Restaurants on May 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »
What do Wine, Swords and Thomas Jefferson all have in common? Come find out at Philip Carter Winery where they will be celebrating on May 23rd as they mark the 247th Anniversary of American Wine. This event will be Hosted by Thomas Jefferson and Charles Carter, and will include a Fencing Classic, equestrian demonstrations, luxury cars from Aston Martin, food, live music, [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, History and Historic Places, Local Products, News, Wineries on May 21st, 2009 | No Comments »
