Virginia
Recipe
Karaage, Just Like Umma’s Makes
The twice-fried chicken from Charlottesville’s popular new Korean-Japanese restaurant, Umma’s, may be classic, but the women behind the operation do things their own way
Arts & Culture
Meet the Virginia Jeweler Who Mines His Own Gemstones
Stuart Mercer isn’t just a rock star. He’s more like the whole rock band
Recipe
Virginia Peanut Soup
A creamy, comforting soup steeped in history and perfect for fall
Style
Wallpapers (and More Home Goods) with Williamsburg History
Schumacher and the Virginia destination team up to breathe new life into designs of the past
Music
Fall Fests for Southern Music Lovers
Whether you’re hopping from stage to stage in Texas, making a “Pilgrimage” to Tennessee, or grooving for a good cause in West Virginia, the arrival of cooler weather brings a stellar roster of live music gatherings
Sporting Scene
A Master Engraver Brings His Own Style to the Craft
Whether embellishing a pocketknife or a shotgun, Tim George shows his unique flair for the art of engraving
Recipes
Red Truck Bakery’s Saturday Morning Bestseller
Gooey cinnamon rolls get a citrus and pecan upgrade at the rural Virginia bakery
Food & Drink
A New Cookbook from Virginia’s Beloved Red Truck Bakery
Brian Noyes talks pandemic baking, ugly tomatoes, and borrowing from the family recipe stash
What's In Season
Pickles: The Ultimate Sandwich Helper
Vinegar and a hit of spice turn pickling cucumbers into picnic stars
Arts & Culture
Steve Keene’s Art for All
How one of most prolific American painters got his start in Charlottesville, Virginia
Arts
A Virginia Artist’s Unusual Canvases
Hillary Waters Fayle ties together embroidery and nature in her Richmond studio
Recipe
Creamy and Comforting White Bean Soup
Patty O’s Cafe & Bakery in Little Washington, Virginia, revives a beloved classic
Interview
One-on-One With Patrick Wilson
He acts, sings, and dances his way from Appalachia to Hollywood’s biggest franchises
Arts
The Art of Buying an Antique Quilt
Richmond, Virginia’s Flying Geese sews heart and history into each offering
Arts & Culture
Meet Big John, the King of “Horsetok”
In Virginia, this rescued Belgian workhorse has galloped into happy retirement—and viral stardom.
Food & Drink
Birdie’s, a New Oyster Bar, Opens in Richmond, Virginia
And they shared a zingy gin cocktail recipe
Travel
Seven Southern Retreats Where Winter Shines
Cozy getaways that make the best of cold temperatures
Recipe
Spicy Butternut Curry Soup
Chef Matt Adams of Lexington, Virginia’s Red Hen balances toasted spices with sweet squash in this comforting dish
Interview
Meet the Virginia Reporter Who Helped Hulu’s “Dopesick” Get the Details Right
Beth Macy on the power of dinner around the table, handmade quilts, and rooting for Southern underdogs
My Town
My Town: Artist Hamilton Glass’s Richmond, Virginia
The muralist shares his ideal day in the city he’s infused with art