The Drink List

Roanoke is home to lots of places that not only source locally but are also heavy hitters in the foodie game. This historic town has it all–from artisan ice cream, to bustling farm markets, and a bevy of breweries. Check out our list below to see why Roanoke is the Shining star that leads people down south:

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We’re knee-deep in the season of cookies and casseroles, and all things carb-y. We’re definitely fans of holiday feasting, but we love veggies too. One of the downsides of winter is that eating fresh this time of year is so HARD. We know the struggle is real, and like all things, balance is key. So munch on those Santa cookies and drink that hot cocoa, but be sure to eat some greens from time to time, too. From growing a cold-tolerant garden and visiting year-round farmers markets, to canning veggies and drinking cold-pressed juice, here are a few ways to make sure you get your vitamins when the weather outside is frightful:

The holiday season is upon us and the nagging feeling of the holiday shopping is creeping in. If you’d rather skip Black Friday and stay at home making the perfect Thanksgiving left-over sandwich, we feel you. Thus, we put together a list of great local products you can get for everyone on your list (you’re welcome!)

Pumpkin patches and all the activities that our local farms offer in addition to pumpkin picking make it one of our favorite Autumnal pastimes. From the hayrides to apple cider, petting zoos to punkin’ chunkin’, bonfires to face painting; a day at the local pumpkin patch is a memory to cherish forever. we’ve curated this list of family farms around the state that offer all the pumpkin-filled fun you can handle. So get exploring!

Here in Virginia, we’re lucky to have a truly world-class seafood resource right at our big, briny doorstep. But today we’re specifically talking that bodacious bivalve, the Virginia oyster: delectable raw or cooked, longtime quarry of the legendary Chesapeake Bay watermen, and a vital player in the Bay’s precious ecosystem.