Big Ugly Brewing Company

Picking out our favorite foodie accounts wasn’t easy, but we buckled down and did just that to show you how and where we find our foodie inspo. These are some inspiring and influential bloggers, Instagrammers, and flavor-combiners we love!

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.

This ain’t your Grandma’s recipe! This unique holiday pie features red wine, pears and cranberries. Spices like star anise, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and orange zest gives it a kick and a distinct flavor profile. If you’re a baking extraordinaire like Arley is, feel free to gussy up the pie crust by creating a lattice pattern and cutting out some seasonal shapes from leftover dough, and if you’re not, well, that’s okay too. Happy baking!

There is a great group of foodies that are helping out their community during the Government Shutdown. We rounded up the best food and drink deals in the Virginia, DC, and Maryland areas to help those affected by the current government shutdown.

Nothing says autumn like biting into a crisp and zesty apple, and some of the very best in the country spring from Virginia soil. From u-pick orchards to cider festivals, there’s no better time of year—and no better place—to celebrate this noble fruit!

It’s October foodie friends, which means fall is officially here! This month is jam-packed with Fall/Food Festivals, Oktoberfests, Oysterfests, beer and wine events, food trucks, and much more. Now is the perfect time to explore some new tastes, so check out our list below.