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Nov 9, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright |Heather Bien |Mindy Kinsey |Sylvie Baggett
Muddling is a mixology technique sometimes taken for granted—listed as an instruction on countless classic cocktail recipes with no explanation given for the amateur, at-home bartenders following along. But George “Papi” Zwetkow, master distiller at MurLarkey Spirits in Bristow, bets that most cocktail drinkers are muddling already without even knowing it.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Sylvie Baggett |Heather Bien |Madeline Mayhood |Dean King
Now that summer’s approaching its curtain call, we can drop the charade: the season was a sweltering, sticky mess not worthy of its devout following. Sure, there are backyard barbecues and occasional fireworks, but it doesn’t stand a chance compared with autumn—gloriously cool autumn. One of the most tantalizing qualities of this vibrant season is its wine and food pairing possibilities. Put away your riesling and sauvignon blanc; it’s time to bring out the big guns.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Heather Bien |Sylvie Baggett |Whitney Pipkin
Keep that holiday cheer and light buzz going with delicious and dazzling drinks thanks to Brian and Jennifer Jones, owners of GoodTimes Coal-Fired Pizza & Pub in Big Stone Gap. Gingerbread Martini Fill your senses with the nostalgic, comforting smell of gingerbread.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright |Frank Morgan |Sylvie Baggett |Ashley Hunter
By Craig StoltzCool Scandinavian flair rules at Stock Bistro, where Nordic cuisine takes center stage. Here are recipes from Stock Bistro/Fire Station 1 in Roanoke. Courtesy of Chef Jeff Farmer. Ski Queen Ice Cream SandwichThis recipe uses Ski Queen Gjetost Cheese, which has a mild caramel flavor. It’s available in many grocery stores.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
vinepair.com | Sylvie Baggett
What makes New York “New York”? Unreliable subways, window air conditioners, questionable smells, glitzy Art Deco buildings, yellow taxis — sure, all that tracks. But there’s one aspect of the city you can’t get anywhere else, no matter what anyone might claim: an authentic New York slice. Frankly, it’s inimitable. The crust is thin, crispy, foldable. The sauce is applied with restraint, and the fresh mozzarella is the pinnacle of ooey-gooey.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright |Madeline Mayhood |Sylvie Baggett
Peruse the drink menu at this downtown Harrisonburg craft cidery and you’ll find an action-packed list of oddities headlined by a trio of heirloom single-varietals—including the 2022 Black Twig, which won gold at the 2023 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition, the world’s largest cider contest. But Sage Bird’s most adventurous offering is the Long Night Pommeau.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Stephanie Ganz |Madeline Mayhood |Sylvie Baggett
When Fredericksburg-based serial entrepreneurs Matthew and Laura McClelland discovered the owner of popular Crest Hill Tea Room in The Plains planned to retire in 2022, they jumped at the opportunity to step in. The couple were longtime patrons and loved the eatery’s traditional afternoon English tea services, pastries, and sandwiches. But what came next was a shocker: Within weeks they’d announced plans to open a second location in downtown Pulaski.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
vinepair.com | Sylvie Baggett
For some, pizza is a means to an end — a late-night slice to satisfy, a convenient and uncomplicated meal delivered to your door. For Dan Richer, it’s alchemy.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Stephanie Ganz |Madeline Mayhood |Sylvie Baggett
Arlington’s beloved Irish pub, Ireland’s Four Courts, was a community hallmark for years. In August 2022, a car plowed into the building, resulting in more than a dozen injuries, a massive fire, and damage that forced the business to close its doors indefinitely. Regulars, residents, and even competing Irish pubs alike rallied, raising nearly $100,000 to assist in reopening efforts. Renovations and rebuilding began, bolstered by the outpouring of community love.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Stephanie Ganz |Madeline Mayhood |Sylvie Baggett
Discover all that Stafford has to offer in a cold glass of beer…and another, and another. With six craft breweries and a Tuscan-inspired winery, touring the Stafford-Fredericksburg area through tastings of various specialty beverages just makes sense. Adventure Brewing Co’s rustic vibes complement hoppy peach IPAs and Old English Ale, while Highmark Brewery draws influence from the surrounding natural life in their River Rock Stout and Yellow Belly Pale Ale.
