The Drink List

From beer and wine fests to barbecue and food trucks, April is the perfect time to get together with family and friends, and enjoy the best of Virginia. It’s also National Garden Month — the perfect time to get your hands dirty in your own garden.

Celebrate all things edible with this ever-growing list of genuine brands. Your grocery haul and gift giving will be nothing short of tasty and unique.

December is here and it’s full of holiday light-peeping, food-eating, bevy-drinking, and lots of gatherings and celebrations. In Virginia, there is plenty to choose from for a festive outing — holiday light shows, visits with Santa, bar crawls, and plenty of sweet treats. As we wrap up the old year and ring in the new, we hope you and yours enjoy the festivities this month has to offer.

Whether you’re crunching the shells under your feet at the bar, digging into a bag during the ninth inning, or whipping up a classic PB&J, peanuts rank among America’s most iconic foods. Virginia has been a peanut hotspot since the 19th century, and gives its name to a variety celebrated as the “Cadillac of peanuts.”

2021 is winding down, but November is coming on strong and full of fantastic foodie flavors and events. There is plenty to choose from — savory seafood, barbecue, ciders, and warm soup and chili. November is the month of giving thanks, so let’s be thankful there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate food, wine, and music. Check out our full list of events, and get out there and enjoy!

It’s officially Farmers Market season, y’all! Going to your local farmers market is so much more than just getting groceries. Farmers Markets are a community experience that celebrates the bounty of the land we call home, and boy, does Virginia have some bounty! We’ve made a list of our favorite farmers markets in each region of the state. So, check out the list, find your region, and get to it, foodies!