The Small Plate Explosion and the Creative Mixologist

The headline could be a book title for anyone following news in the food world. Restaurants have tuned in to the small plate explosion, whether they call it small plates, mezze, or tapas, the result is the same: A more affordable and fun way to eat out. Maybe it’s a response to the continuing focus [...]

Richest County in Country–Whew!

The word is out and Loudoun County grabs the ring: What a Distinction! What does it mean to be the richest county in the country? It could be good for attracting high-end businesses and finding builders who want to match the demographic information from the Forbes list of the top 25 richest counties.
The report found [...]

Save the Bay, Local Action and Local Food

Tuesday, March 9th you have the opportunity to help the Save the Bay and have a great dinner. Charlottesville area restaurant Camino and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation have teamed up to create a unforgettable meal and reminder for patrons to take local action to protect streams and the Bay. There will be a special prix [...]

DrinkLocalWine Event shines the Spotlight on Virginia Wine, must have ticket for 2010

Do you want to learn more about Wine, or just want to experience it on another level then think about attending the Virginia Drink Local Wine Event.
Drink Local Wine Conference is an exciting addition to the world of Virginia Wine, and an event that will bring our wines center stage. This second conference, [...]

Virginia Wine Expo, Even More Wine than in 2009!

Head to Richmond this weekend for the 3rd Annual Virginia Wine Expo. This is Virginia’s premier, upscale wine and food event of the year. There will be over 55 Virginia wineries  on site pouring their finest vintages. The Virginia Wine Expo will also feature some of Virginia’s finest restaurants, they will be sampling their finest dishes.  On hand there will [...]

First Tuskie’s Winemaker Luncheon with Nate Walsh, winemaker Sunset Hills Vineyard

  Tuscarora Mill is proud to announce that Nate Walsh, winemaker at Loudoun County’s acclaimed Sunset Hills Vineyard, will be the first winemaker in a new series, The Tuskie’s Winemaker Luncheons. This Winemaker Luncheon will take place on Saturday, February 27 from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at Tuskies in downtown Leesburg. The purpose of this [...]

Chef Bonanza: A Celebration of Wine and Food

Hard to beat the perfect combination of chef wizardry and world-class wines. Now you’ll have an unique opportunity to savor the best with the opening of the Guest Chefs for a Dream Season at Palladio Restaurant, at Barboursville Winery. To celebrate Chef Melissa Close’s 10 year anniversary with Sommelier Alessandro Medici, the series kicks off [...]

Food Inc, brought to you by Warrenton Green Drinks and Farmer Girls

Please join Warrenton Green Drinks for a showing of Food Inc. at Fauquier High School on Friday, February 19th at 7pm. This is a great movie for anyone interested in Local Food or concerned about where your food comes from. Admission is free, however donations are welcomed and will benefit Fauquier High School’s FFA and Volunteer Fauquier. [...]

“Chocolates Galore and More” need I say more?

The Loudoun YMCA hosts an event every year called “Chocolates Galore and More.” I am pretty sure that this event is something that we all need after these past few weeks of that stressful white stuff. “Chocolates Galore and More” will be held this year on February 19 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm [...]

It’s All Champagne and Roses in the Plains

As part of the Second Saturday’s in the Plains, the local merchants will be offering free Champagne and Roses in their shops. What a great way to spend some time with your loved one wondering through the great galleries, like Live and Artful Life, and unique shops like Peytons Place and Crest Hill Antiques. [...]