The Eat List

Even as the temperatures are dropping, Virginia is fired up with seasonal, foodie spirit. From holiday cookie classes to winter dinner pairings, there’s an event for every foodie to get in on the fun this month.

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Scrap the list of generic big-box items and use our Good Gift Guide to buy the special foodies in your life something local, unique, and most importantly – tasty.

Independent chef, Britt Shyrene, is passionate about sourcing local. So passionate in fact, that most weekends you’ll find her strolling through farmers’ markets in search of new and interesting ingredients. Her Instagram feed is full of colorful dishes inspired by her farmers market hauls.

Alexandria, Virginia, is a foodie’s paradise that’s been wowing the DMV area for some time. It’s hard to know where to go if you’re not from the area, so we thought we’d round up all of our favorite places that source locally.

So check it out, and let us know if we left anyone out!

Ahhh Summer… The time of picnics, live music, and late evening s’mores by the campfire. Now that the world is starting to open up a bit more, people are EXCITED to get out there again. Plus, everyone knows the secret to a good time is good food. With that in mind, we put together this list of music fests, wine dinners, and fourth of July fêtes. Check it out and get your summer started right!

Love is in the air and foodie events in Virginia are aplenty this February! If you’re looking to spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart drinking wine or tasting chocolates, you’ll find a great deal of options and unique date ideas this month.