It’s long been reported that women have a better palate than men for all food and beverage tastes. This especially holds true with wine. Women winemakers are a growing cadre and our region proudly boasts an impressive representation (27)–see fall 2009 Piedmont Virginian article–with the national average closer to 15% of women as winemakers.
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Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, Restaurants, Wineries on March 11th, 2010 | No Comments »
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 [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants on March 10th, 2010 | No Comments »
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 [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Farms and Farmers, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Prince William County, Restaurants, Wineries on March 9th, 2010 | No Comments »
Most of us have hopes and dreams and sometimes life truely gets in the way. If you have ever dreamed of writing a Novel, or if you have started writing a novel, here is your opportunity for your dreams to come true. Books & Crannies and the Middleburg Country Inn are sponsoring a writer’s retreat [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Loudoun County, News, Shops and Boutiques on February 26th, 2010 | No Comments »
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 [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants, Wineries on February 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
Laugh a little and let loose! After the past few weeks we all need a good laugh about now and Lansdowne Resort has just what the doctor ordered. Head out this Saturday, February 27 to Lansdowne Resort for a special Comedy Night. Lansdowne is pleased present this comedy night featuring Roger Keiss and Al [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants on February 19th, 2010 | 4 Comments »
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 [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants, Wineries on February 17th, 2010 | No Comments »
Haven’t you always wondered about the people who can manage to pull up a flavor profile from a swirl or a sip of wine? It doesn’t have to be figs, it could be a light berry or any number of possibilities. No need to worry; you can participate more knowledgeably in wine discussions by taking [...]
Filed under: Events, Loudoun County, News, Wineries on February 16th, 2010 | No Comments »
Ready to get out but not sure of the Road Conditions, then join Virginia Wine Adventures Valentines Weekend for their Winery Tours offered both Saturday and Sunday. This Valentines weekend they will have an extra special tour of 3 Loudoun County wineries. Enjoy a day of wine, music and fun and let Virginia [...]
Filed under: Events, Loudoun County, News, Wineries on February 11th, 2010 | No Comments »
Register to win a special Valentines Gift from Reston Limo for Valentines Day. You can win an evening with Reston Limo at your service, Dinner for Two at Morton’s Steak House in Reston, a dozen Roses by Karin’s Florist and a box of Godiva Chocolates, and I almost forgot, a gift from Tiffany & [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants on February 8th, 2010 | No Comments »
