Northern Virginia Magazine

1 day ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Colleen Kelleher

Home décor treasure hunters already know the secrets to successfully navigating the Lucketts Vintage Market, but do you? Market founder Suzanne Eblen offers up some tips for those headed to the wildly popular May 16 to 18 event. Eblen calls the market of 200 vendors at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds the Goldilocks of vintage markets. “It’s not too big, so you can navigate it. You can see everything in one really nice, good full day. We have guys that help you move stuff to your vehicle.

3 days ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Alice Levitt

Find Farm-to-Table Delicacies at The Black Market in Aldie Successful Miami restaurateurs put their stamp on the former Aldie General Store with The Black Market.

1 month ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Dawn Klavon

The smell of freshly baked bread, warm pastries, and rich coffee is about to fill the air in your neighborhood, with several new and upcoming bakeries set to open soon in Northern Virginia. Whether you’re a fan of classic croissants, artisanal loaves, or tempting desserts, these fresh spots are bringing something exciting to the local baked goods scene.

1 month ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Alice Levitt

I wasted my youth not eating enough soup. Broth always seemed more trouble than it was worth, too often more of a filler than a vessel for flavor. But the exception has always been hot pot. Though my father was the one who introduced me to most Asian food as a child, it was my mom who brought hot pot into my life. She called it “fondue Chinoise,” a nod to her college years in Switzerland. And like cheese fondue, hot pot is a party food, meant to be shared.

1 month ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Michele Kettner

Does reading about things that go bump in the night give you thrills instead of chills? Then grab a ticket to the inaugural Horror on the Rappahannock, a Horror Reader Weekend in Fredericksburg. The three-day event is hosted by Christine Harrold at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill from May 2 to 4. The itinerary for the weekend will feature panels, signings, book talks and more from over 30 horror authors, including Erika T. Wurth, Lindy Ryan, and Viggy Parr Hampton.