Big Ugly Brewing Company

Foodies are in luck because September is packed with foodie events and activities in Virginia. We’re talking food truck battles, oyster roasts, apple harvest festivals, beer benefits, and more unique foodie throwdowns all across the state.

A. Smith Bowman Distillery is announcing the second release in its Experimental Series, which includes distilled spirits from a wide range of expressions, separate from its Abraham Bowman whiskey releases. This experimental release features a rum titled Virginia Rum.

The Virginia Governor’s Cup® is one of the most stringent competitions in the U.S. Each year, world-class judges gather to sample hundreds of the best Virginia wines. The highest 12-ranking red and white wines will become the Governor’s Cup® Case, with one bottle taking home the coveted Governor’s Cup®. For the second year, Best in Show Cider will be awarded. The competition is hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association.

For over 100 years, Duke’s has been a beloved household name in the Southeast, where the brand is a staple of many restaurants. As Richmond continues to establish itself as a culinary destination, Familiar Creatures looks forward to helping expand relationships with local businesses here and in each of Duke’s core markets, bringing fans together whether they are cooking in a commercial kitchen or at home.

The farm-to-store restaurant concept is growing, but can be tricky to master. Luckily Gentle Harvest, with a location in Marshall (and soon Winchester) has had success bringing fresh, local products to consumers in Virginia.