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Explore Virginia's Wine With an Expert
The Wine Guild's Will Curley Shares His Insight on Virginia Wine Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Priscilla Curley With experience that spans from time at a James Beard award-winning restaurant in Chicago to heading up Brasserie Saison’s wine program in Charlottesville, Will Curley knows a thing or two about wine. We caught up with him to chat about Virginia’s vino. Tell us about your background in regard to wine. I was a mid-20’s career changer who moved to Chicago to work...
September 2024
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Publisher's Picks
James Lisowski dishes out his personal picks for local restaurants Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by James Lisowski and Contributing Photographers Alley Light This speakeasy-style hidden spot off the Downtown Mall is the perfect place for sipping and snacking. Grab a loungy seat in the leather chairs and watch passersby or settle in at a table or the bar. Not to miss: Bone Marrow, Beef Tartare, Dealer’s Choice cocktail, and wine from their extensive list. Birdhouse Nestled in...
September 2024
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Homegrown Grains
Common Grains Alliance Shines the Spotlight on Local Grains Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Jeff Bloem, Robert Pollok, Grapewood Farm In 2018, a group of 13 individuals, from grain farmers and millers to bakers and more, came together to address the underrepresentation of local grain in Virginia and the mid-Atlantic. With an eye on growing the local grain economy, they formed the Common Grain Alliance (CGA), a non-profit organization with a mission of supporting and connecting...
September 2024
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Cultivating Change in Charlottesville
Local non-profit works to achieve food equity in Charlottesville Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Aleen Carey Cultivate Charlottesville’s mission is to build an equitable and healthy food system through its three programs: City Schoolyard Garden, Food Justice Network, and Urban Agriculture Collective. Jordan Johnson, City Schoolyard Garden Program Director, talked with us about the organization's work with schools and the community. How does the community benefit from Cultivate’s...
September 2024
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