What a wonderful time of the year as weekends are spent enjoying the almost limitless number of travel options and weekdays are focused on upcoming weekends! Seriously summer’s like that as it offers so many choices to please our lifestyle and, of course, our palates.
Now it’s time to think about helping the vintners do harvest. [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, Nelson County, News, Rappahannock County, Wineries on August 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
There’s exciting news in the Piedmont again and of course, it involves wine!
8 Chains North Winery will be having their Grand Opening Celebration on August 21 from 11am-6pm.
Located in the “Waterford Cluster” of wineries, 8 Chains North showcases hand crafted wines made from Loudoun County grown grapes. Their philosphy is that great wines are made in the [...]
Filed under: Events, Local Products, Loudoun County, Wineries on August 16th, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s an exciting month at Patowmack Farm. From their new guest chef to their new menu, we’ve got the scoop on their August happenings.
Andrew Little from Sheppard Mansion in Hanover, PA will be Patowmack’s guest chef on Thursday August 12. ”Chef Little’s dedication to cooking, not just by the seasons, but by the day, has garnered him, [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Local Products, Loudoun County, Restaurants on August 9th, 2010 | No Comments »
We’ve all heard of pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, but how about the farm? Often the farm is pet unfriendly and it’s not hard to figure out why. When was the last time you took your 120-lb Lab to the zoo? OK, you get it. Well, this weekend, you won’t have to leave Fluffy or Fido [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Wineries on August 6th, 2010 | No Comments »
Instead of just serving a particular wine and hosting wine dinners from one of your favorite local wineries, why not have the winery create your own label? That’s the conclusion from the pairing of a private label wine by Tarara Winery for its County neighbor, Lansdowne Resort. Tarara’s two new private labels produced for Lansdowne [...]
Filed under: Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants, Wineries on August 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year again, as Magnolias at the Mill hosts our 3rd Annual Beer Festival. This Saturday, July 17th at 11 am the Magnolias will open for one of the best celebrations of the Summer. They will bring you over 25 breweries from around the country and will be pouring some [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants on July 15th, 2010 | No Comments »
Two big food events you won’t want to miss, but the clock is ticking on the reservation front. Plan now; enjoy later in the month. You’ll be pleased you were organized, or that we helped smooth the path of summer chaos! The irony for these two taste-busters is that they are the same busy weekend. [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Orange County, Restaurants, Wineries on July 8th, 2010 | No Comments »
Our region never suffers from a shortage of possible fun offerings. This coming weekend (11-13) is no exception. Yes, Virginia, the weekend starts on Friday and since it’s summer, it barely concludes on Sunday.
Let’s get focused:
If the work week’s a killer, then maybe it’s time to unwind at Veramar Vineyards’ newest enterprise, Bogati Bodega, an [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Loudoun County, Restaurants, Wineries on June 9th, 2010 | No Comments »
Jordan Harris of Tarara Vineyards in Lucketts, VA will be the guest winemaker at Tuscarora Mill, for the guided tasting and paired wine luncheon created by Executive Chef Patrick Dinh. The luncheon will take place on Saturday, June 5, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
The menu for the luncheon includes:
Shaved Prosciutto with Poached Pears and Melon
Tarara Viognier [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants on June 4th, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s always good news when a talented pastry chef returns to the region and provides sweet tastes. That’s the reason for a warm welcome to Sheree McDowell, the new pastry chef at Ayrshire Farm, its store (Home Farm), restaurant (Hunter’s Head Tavern), and catering operations.
What could be perceived as a daunting task for some has [...]
Filed under: Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants on June 3rd, 2010 | No Comments »
