The Drink List

Fall in Virginia is a sight to behold, and we think there’s no better way to explore it’s natural beauty than with a leaf-peeping road trip. Rich in history and full of modern charm, Culpeper is an easy ride from all points in Virginia, DC, and Baltimore. It’s the perfect destination for a quick autumn getaway!

Did you know that a thriving chestnut orchard is growing in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains? It’s true! Virginia Chestnuts is a family owned and operated orchard that has deep roots in the heart of Nelson County.

The holiday season presents boundless opportunities to be local. That’s why we’re offering inspiration from one of Virginia’s expert designers. We asked Paul Miller of Makenest Interiors to create a seasonal VAfoodie spread to serve up the best of local enterprise this holiday season.

Hey ham fans! You may have heard that Edwards Smokehouse, a Virginia institution, has merged with another multi-generational meat business Burgers’ Smokehouse. Since we know our foodies are interested in all things ham-related, we thought we should share this message from Edward’s Smokehouse’s National Wholesale Sales Manager and Resident “Hamevangelist” Keith D. Roberts. Long live Virginia Ham!

Although it doesn’t feel like it, summer is officially wrapping up this month. But for foodies, this summer is going out with a bang. This month is stuffed with killer events like food truck feasts, heritage festivals, and our favorite fruit fete: The Carytown Watermelon Festival!

As the heat turns up, so does the amount of foodie events going on in Virginia. From Father’s Day dates to Farm to Table favorites we’ve got over 65 events for you foodies to visit this month.