The January 3, 2010, Washington Post Magazine gives chef Tarver King and his crew 2 1/2 stars for their great work at the Restaurant at The Ashby Inn. They strongly support the local farm community, and under Tarver’s leadership have given the restaurant an impressive bounty of creative fare.
Love when Tom Sietsema ventures into our bountiful Piedmont.
Congratulations [...]
Filed under: Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Local Products, News, Restaurants on December 31st, 2009 | No Comments »
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Just a reminder, time is running out for the Keswick Holiday Dinner Theatre Giveaway. Here is a little bit of information about thesethree magical nights at Fossett’s at Keswick Hall. They invite you to come for dinner and swing your way home for the holidays. Eight talented singers and dancers will perform great renditions of your holiday favorites [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, News, Restaurants on December 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Are you looking for a unique gift that really gives back in the spirit of the Piedmont? As part of the 25th Anniversary of Great Meadow a commemorative lamp has been commissioned. This lamp is not only a lovely work of art but also a great reminder as to our surroundings. The lampshade is a dramatic [...]
Filed under: Fauquier County, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products on December 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
Home décor stylist Joanie Ballard offers just the right inspiration for entertaining this holiday season. Setting a mood of light and cheer with the glow of French dripless candles, the elegance of crisp table linens and the fragrance of freshly cut evergreens, she suggests that dining at home can be the focal point of [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, News, Rappahannock County, Shops and Boutiques on December 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
Appetizerpaloosa
By Brian L Lichorowic
Is it me or do people always serve pretty peculiar creations around the dark days of winter. Seems so to me…
I try everything put before me.
I guess it my upbringing in general, if someone took the time to make it, I’ll try it, and give an honest opinion to boot. Every year [...]
Filed under: Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Restaurants on December 11th, 2009 | No Comments »
There are three nights, and three nights only in December, where Fossett’s at Keswick Hall invites you to swing your way home for the holidays. Eight talented singers and dancers will perform great renditions of your holiday favorites in this special production created for just for Keswick Hall. The dinner theater fun begins when a snazzy sister act teams [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, News, Restaurants on December 11th, 2009 | No Comments »
So often we talk about food and wine pairing dinners, but this weekend you have the opportunity to pair cheese and wine at the annual Everona Dairy Open House with Barboursville Vineyards. The event is this Saturday, December 12 from 10 AM at the Dairy in Rapidan. Advance reservations are necessary for the lunch and [...]
Filed under: Culpeper County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Gourmet Food, Local Products, News, Orange County, Wineries on December 10th, 2009 | No Comments »
Need to get away from the stress and pressure of the holidays, why not get back to basics and spend some quality time with your family building a gingerbread house? This weekend offers the opportunity for your whole family to come out to Lansdowne Resort and build a Gingerbread House with the help of their culinary team, [...]
Filed under: Events, Hotels and Country Inns, Loudoun County, News on December 9th, 2009 | No Comments »
Looking for a great Christmas Gift that really keeps giving through the year. The Local Food Hubin Charlottesville is offereing a wonderful Calendar that offers 12 months of support for this great project. Here is a great explanation of what the Food Hub does, and how you can order this great Calendar. Use your dollars [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, News on December 4th, 2009 | No Comments »
