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The Virginia Grape The Thanksgiving Wine-Pairing Conundrum

In 1621 wild turkey was a documented feature of the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony.…

Scottish salmon with a crunchy Asian pair.
L’Auberge ProvenÇale New Life For A French Farmhouse Steeped In Family History

Story by Kaitlin Hill | Photos by Callie Broaddus Wind your way through the postcard-worthy…

King Street Oyster Bar Opens At Last

“Finally,” said Owner Rick Allison with a huge smile on his face.  “We’re open and…

A First For Loudoun: Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

Story by Heidi Baumstark Photos courtesy of Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Flint, the resident cat, is…

The Business of Wine

By Peter Leonard-Morgan Almost 400 years ago, the first colonial legislative assembly, the House of…

The Virginia Grape Northern Virginia’s Vineyard Year

I once overheard a Virginia winery owner explain that “except for frost, humidity and hurricanes,…

Pies, Glorious Pies

By Mollie Bailey If you’re looking for exceptional treats that come baked in a crust,…

The Virginia Grape, Pairing Food & Wine

In the 1970s, it was Julia Child who first introduced America to the idea of…

Forever gourmet: Merging the Best Elements of Global & Local Cuisine

By Dulcy B. Hooper | Photos by Richard Hooper “It’s simple,” said Roberta Marcenaro Lyon,…

The final touches at Salamander's Harrimans kitchen.
Discovering Farm-To-Table Food in the heart of Northern Virginia

By Chelsea Rose Moore “You can eat food by yourself. A meal, according to my…