Va. Records First West Nile Virus of 2013; Putin Pens American Plea; British...
Headlines for today, Thursday, September 12. A horse in Russell County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, just two weeks after being vaccinated for the same disease. WJLA; WAVY Russian...
View ArticleEscape to Doukenie Winery for a Relaxing Friday Evening
Enjoy the cool evening on Doukerie's scenic deck patio. / Photo courtesy of Doukerie Winery Glide over to the deck of the Doukenie Winery in Purceville for their Bistro Night tonight, Sept. 13, from...
View ArticlePurcellville’s Town-Wide Tag Sale
Elena Dijour/Shutterstock.com Do you love a good bargain? Are you crazy over antiques? Does the thrill of an unusual find for a steal of a deal take your breath away? If so, then check out...
View ArticleThe Boy Friend at the Main Street Theater
Shutterstock.com/GorbashVarvara The 1920′s were a swell era full of flappers, jazz music and roaring good times. Re-live the excitement this weekend with the romantic musical comedy, “The Boy Friend,”...
View ArticleTo Do This Weekend: Chocolate Festival + Barter Fair
Andrey_Kuzmin/shutterstock.com EATYea, there’s gonna be a chocolate-themed cook off. Dreams come true at Choctoberfest at Ten Thousand Villages in Alexandria. TRADEIt’s like old times at Mountain View...
View ArticleThe Making Of Adroit Theory’s T/P/D
They buy tequila barrels from Mexico, extinct American chestnut from Shenandoah and basil from Wegmans. They grind hazelnuts, steep cherries and dye sugar. “We’re only interested in making...
View ArticleNew Technology Detects 40,000 Gunshots in D.C.; Insurance Premiums Rise...
Audio Technology in D.C. detects 40,000 incidents of gunfire in the past eight years.WAMU Obama’s new health care laws create higher premiums and anger among consumers. The Washington Post After years...
View ArticleTurkeys, Sides and Desserts: Where to Pick-Up or Dine-Out for Your...
Brent Hofacker /Shutterstock.com If turkey-baking and stuffing-making aren’t your thing, Northern Virginia restaurants can help. Pick-Up & Take HomeThanksgiving Wine FestivalNov. 23, 12—5 p.m. What...
View ArticleHolidays are a Time for Parades in Northern Virginia
By Micaela Williamson Photo courtesy of fotorutkowscy/Shutterstock.com Take a break from shopping and holiday stress to spend some quality family time at one of these upcoming spectacular holiday...
View ArticleFind a Unique Gift for a Great Deal this Weekend
Shutterstock.com/Tyler Olson The holidays are in full swing and you are most likely up-to-your-neck in gift shopping. The tired treks through malls and sterilized shopping excursions at department...
View ArticleCross-Cultural Coffee: LoCo Joe Now Offers $7 Geisha
Photo Courtesy of LoCo Joe Craft coffee is the new craft beer and LoCo Joe in Purcellville is now offering the famed Geisha coffee. A well-traveled bean, the Geisha has made a home for itself in three...
View Article#ProTip: Pork Burger Special at Market Burger Fries & Shakes
Photo Courtesy of Market Burger Starting today and for the rest of the week, Market Burger Fries & Shakes offers a pork burger with onions, Swiss, barbecue sauce and herb mayo. #ProTip: Because it...
View ArticleHerring won’t defend same sex marriage ban in Virginia; Va. hybrid tax on the...
By Anjelica Michael Attorney General Mark Herring wants to fight the same sex marriage ban in Virginia(ARL Now) Virginia Beach-based development group announces entertainment and apartment complex to...
View ArticleLothar’s Gourmet Sausages Finds a Home in Purcellville
Lothar Erbe, wife June Bush and son Jack-Henry Bush / Photo Courtesy of Lothar's Gourmet Sausages By: Stefanie Gans After looking at spaces for three years, Lothar Erbe and wife June Bush will open a...
View ArticleHungry for Linkage: Foodie Valentine’s Day Cards + McAuliffe Uses Booze for...
Tiago M Nunes/shuterstock.com By: Stefanie Gans “I like you an offal lot.” A round-up of foodie Valentine’s Day cards. [HuffPo] Purcellville could get a wine school. [Loudoun Times] “Gov. Terry...
View ArticleNotes from NoVA’s Wine Industry: Local Vineyards Win National Awards, Plans...
Greenhill Winery & Vineyard / Photo by Yvonne Rock By: Evan Milberg Virginia’s booming wine industry has had a very good start to the year. Five local wineries received medals at the 2014 San...
View ArticleFarmers Market Fandom Persists through the Winter
By: Natalie Manitius Photo courtesy of urbanlight/Shutterstock.com. Defy the frigid temperatures and visit your local farmers at these winter-friendly farmers markets. Available produce: apples,...
View ArticleSecond Place
The Wine Kitchen’s new concept is a runner-up. Words by Stefanie Gans Photos by Jonathan Timmes Photo by Jonathan Timmes. During their 40-plus minute car rides to Dulles International Airport’s...
View ArticleTurnip Deconstructed
The cousin of cabbage and broccoli, the cold-weather friendly turnip is a generous addition to this bleak time of year. —Stefanie Gans & Eliana Reyes Photo courtesy of Grimplet/shutterstock.com....
View ArticleCorcoran Brewing Company Moves to Boozy Purcellville
Photo courtesy of Kevin Bills By Natalie Manitius Purcellville will soon welcome Corcoran Brewing Company as the latest addition to the town’s craft drink community of Adroit Theory Brewing Company and...
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