Here’s a perfect package idea, what is being billed as a “Non-traditional wine-food pairing” at Philip Carter Winery, Thursday, August 6. Combining the talents of chef/owner Howard Foer of Poplar Springs Inn, the Carter winemaker, and author Joe David (Gourmet Getaways), this promises to be a fun evening.
There’ll be a little of everything: Wine education, [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Restaurants, Wineries on July 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »
No one seems to know how long the economy will toil along ever so slowly, but most people believe that the spendthrift ways of yesteryear have been replaced by a more practical approach. That philosophy definitely applies to dining out. It’s been a tough year for the restaurant industry, and restaurants that are still in [...]
Filed under: Events, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, Restaurants on July 21st, 2009 | No Comments »
Kudos, kudos, all around, from Michael Broadbent, internationally recognized Master of Wine, who just rated his recent visit to Barboursville Vineyards with the headline: “States’ Evidence: Virginia 1, California 0.” Now that’s a score to write about. YES!
In the upcoming August issue of Decanter magazine, Broadbent details his recent visit to the Estate. It’s been [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, News, Orange County, Restaurants, Wineries on July 20th, 2009 | No Comments »
Last week I finally hit the Wednesday Farmers Market in Warrenton, for the first time this year! I must tell you it has really grown and evolved and brought to my attention the changes that all the farmers markets in our area have taken recently. No longer is it hit or miss, veggies and [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, News, Piedmont Regions, Restaurants, Wineries on July 20th, 2009 | No Comments »
Last night I was so lucky to attend the performance of Albert Herring at The Castleton Festival, and I cannot tell you just how blown away I was by this whole experience. Overall, I was absolutely overwhelmed that we have that caliber of a performance, as well as this level of performer’s, in our [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Farms and Farmers, News, Rappahannock County on July 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Why not visit the newly opened Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden? The family-run, artisanal hard apple cider plant accepts visitors from Wednesdays to Sundays in the newly opened Tasting Room. They use heritage grown apples from their Rural Ridge Orchard, located just a few miles from Monticello. They currently grow over 200 varieties of apples.
For a [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Farms and Farmers, Local Products, News on July 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
Now there’s another reason to visit the newly-restored home of the Father of the Constitution. Montpelier has launched five new travel packages that include charming B&B accommodations, admission to Montpelier, wine tastings and activities in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains… All for one low price. Check out Montpelier Excursions. Even National Geographic is [...]
Filed under: History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, News, Orange County on July 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership’s (JTHG) Annual Meeting, July 15-17, will take place in historic Gettysburg, PA, at the Majestic Theater. With the theme of Switching the Lens: A New Perspective on History, this year’s annual meeting includes unique perspectives from the presidents of Harvard University, Gettysburg College and University of Richmond; launching of [...]
Filed under: Events, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, News, Piedmont Regions on July 14th, 2009 | No Comments »
Although we talked about this event a while ago, it is now time to grab your car keys. Starting Monday the 13th and continuing through the 19th, a number of Charlottesville restaurants will be participating in the city’s summer dining week.
The 3-course prix fixe menu for $25 makes dining out a special treat at a [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Gourmet Food, News, Restaurants on July 12th, 2009 | No Comments »
Can you guess where I am in the Piedmont?
Filed under: Friday Photo on July 12th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
