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Besides the obvious (wine..hello…) visiting wineries has become a place for hanging with friends and family, eating cute little snack spreads, enjoying the beautiful weather and of course, getting a pic for the gram. We’ve seen quite a few scenic shots in our day, but these wineries take the cake. Take a look at 8 of our favorite wineries in Virginia that set the background for hitting all the best angles. Go on and get grammin’ while the getting’s good.

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.

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!

Chef Marcus Repp, Director of Culinary for Lansdowne Resort and Spa kicks off the 2nd dinner in the Root to Table Culinary Series with his, “An Italian Farm Dinner in Loudoun” on May 31st.


Strawberry season is in full swing and while we think eating fresh strawberries are good in just about any instance, U-Pick patches have our hearts. That fresh off the vine kinda love. So, grab your buckets and strap on your strawberry pickin’ boots, cause boy do we have a list for you.

Isaac Bowman Whiskey received a Gold medal at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards. This bourbon, from A. Smith Bowman Distillery, was created from the same process used to make Abraham Bowman Port Finished Bourbon, which was named the World’s Best Bourbon at the World Whiskies Awards in 2016. A. Smith Bowman Distillery is now celebrating its second award for port finished bourbon from this competition.

BS Grillin’ Company, a woman-owned VA Finest condiment company, announced today their five-year celebration of selling all-natural, low-sugar, gluten-free, vegan relishes and BBQ sauces within the Mid-Atlantic region and online through Amazon.

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!

Say hello to summer, Foodie style! May in Virginia has got it all, from Cinco de Mayo to seafood celebrations and brewfests. Get ready to spend every day outdoors sipping, slurping, and tasting all across The Commonwealth.

The Taste of Blue Ridge Root to Table Culinary series is a voice for chefs, farmers, and local foodies who support sustainable food sourcing. The events will occur in the northern Shenandoah Valley and the panhandle of West Virginia.