Roanoke is home to lots of places that not only source locally but are also heavy hitters in the foodie game. This historic town has it all–from artisan ice cream, to bustling farm markets, and a bevy of breweries. Check out our list below to see why Roanoke is the Shining star that leads people down south:
It’s July, foodies! Time to celebrate America, see if we can finish our cones before they melt all over our hands and perfect the art of picking a crab. Hit the ground running (metaphorically not physically… too hot for all that) with these Virginia Foodie events across the state. And don’t forget to keep a look out on our Instagram for how we’re celebrating July’s National Food days… we’re looking at you, National Piña Colada Day.
Finding the perfect place for brunch on Sunday that pleases all your peoples is sometimes like pulling teeth. We know how it is and we, like the good friends we are, are here to help. From Boozy Brunch to Brunchin’ on a Dime, we got you. Keep scrolling to see who we think is worth the brunch buzz
Chef Erik Fox-Nettnin, Executive Chef of Magnolias at the Mill kicks off the 3rd dinner in the Root to Table Culinary Series with his, “Summer Solstice and Virginia Seafood” on June 23rd.
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.
