The secret is out: Virginians love the excuse to get impeccably dressed up and head out with a big group of friends to enjoy a day at the races. And what better time to enjoy this centuries old tradition than Charlottesville's annual April tradition, Foxfield Races? The Foxfield Spring Races [...]
It may seem impossible with this year's elongated winter, but it's almost Virginia Garden Week! Every April, after the snow has melted and given way to green grass and budding trees, The Garden Club of Virginia hosts a state-wide garden bonanza. You won't want to miss it. In what is referred [...]
With a dozen wineries in the Charlottesville Albemarle area, and more breweries and cideries, it can be very hard to narrow down your wine tasting itinerary. That's why I talked to Anna Quillion, the top rated tour guide at Monticello Wine Tours. She spoke with me about her favorite Virginia [...]
It's no secret. Charlottesvillians love a good night out with friends and food. But why does such a small city have such an strong restaurant scene? We're even ranked in the top fifteen cities in the country for our love of dining out. According to The NPD Group’s annual ReCount survey, [...]
As another season slowly settles in, we feel a sigh of relief as the fall weather opens upon us, bringing cool air and plentiful Virginia fall activities. The summer rains filled our fields with greenery and brought the cicadas into the forests. Now that vacation is over and our skin [...]
