CrossKeys Vineyards
Mount Crawford, VA
Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley just 15 minutes from Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup 2023 Awards
The 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup® awards have been revealed! Each year, world-class judges sample the best of Virginia to award medals and select the Governor’s Cup Case, Best in Show Cider, and Governor’s Cup winner.
Virginia Seafood: What to Eat When
Whether you’re dining out or cooking at home, it’s important to choose fresh seafood. Opting for local, sustainably caught seafood not only ensures better taste but also supports the local economy and helps protect the environment. Use this guide to find out what seafood is in season in Virginia, so you can enjoy fresh and responsibly sourced seafood throughout the year.
Sustainable Seafood Restaurants: 2024 Edition
The waterways of the Chesapeake are famous for their blue crabs, oysters, and rockfish. But you probably know that the health of the Chesapeake Bay is a little precarious. The good news is you can enjoy excellent seafood and help improve our waterways by making smart, sustainable choices when you dine. Check out our guide to sustainable seafood.
Very Virginia Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a true southern staple at any gathering. We’ve got a recipe that gives this crowd-pleasing party platter a real Virginia twist.
Dine Goals: Our Must-Try New Restaurants for 2021
We don’t know about you, but after last year, we are just itching to get out there and try new restaurants. But where to go? There are tons of locally sourced restaurants, cafés, and hotspots that have opened in the past year, and we did the dirty work of finding them for you! From Richmond to the Highlands, we put together a killer list of new restaurants that are sure to satisfy any foodie!
The Best Restaurants in Culpeper
Looking for the best restaurants in Culpeper, Virginia? You can find everything from tasty burgers at Graze to Griddle to perfectly roasted coffee at Raven’s Nest Coffee House. Don’t miss the hidden gems in this lovely town!
City Spotlight: Charlottesville
Charlottesville brings to mind three things: Thomas Jefferson, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and GOOD FOOD! Seriously though, the folks in Charlottesville are doing locally sourced RIGHT. C-Ville is smack-dab in the middle of an agricultural hotspot and the local produce served in restaurants, markets, and cafés is majorly yummy. Charlottesville is a college town, sure, but has a vibrant social scene and the local restaurant scene has exploded in the last few years, making it a must-visit spot for foodies all over the Commonwealth.
Strawberry Linzertorte Cookies
These linzertorte cookies, especially in their original heart-shaped incarnation, are the perfect bake sale cookie. What makes the perfect bake sale cookie? Let’s not mince words: Looks matter. Of course, taste matters, too. But it’s a lot less likely that the 8-year-old coming out of the supermarket is going to insist that her parents buy a sandwich bag of lumpy, homely oatmeal cookies than a neatly wrapped cellophane package of crisp, jewel-like, enticingly heart-shaped biscuits. These cookies are not only beautiful, however, they’re also legitimately delicious.
Wild Rice & Butternut Squash
This wild rice and butternut squash salad makes a great Thanksgiving side dish because it’s colorful and a little unexpected. Since this dish is vegan and gluten-free, everyone can enjoy it!