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Small Town We Love: Staunton, Virginia

December 21, 2012 | By Graham Averill | Comments (11)

With a downtown energized by locally owned shops and restaurants, the Shenandoah Valley town is one of the prettiest and most progressive in the South.

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From The Road: A Picture Is Worth A Trip to Staunton

October 13, 2012 | By Kate Phillips and Stephanie Granada | Comments (4)

One of the greatest joys of traveling is stumbling across the gems that make our region so special. On a recent trip to Staunton, Virginia our staff photographer Gary Clark caught wind that the small town is home to the only dedicated camera-museum in the United States that is open to the public.

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Fall Is Here!

September 29, 2012 | By Kate Phillips and Stephanie Granada | Comments (7)

Our photographers are racing around the region trying to capture the first signs of fall in the South. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Smokies and beyond, the shades of gold and amber that wash over our landscape this time of year are a sight to see.

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Behind The Scenes at Adam Musick’s Virginia Farm

September 22, 2012 | By Stephanie Granada and Kate Phillips | Comments (1)

Southern Living photographer Gary Clark spent time with musician-turned-pig farmer Adam Musick in Virginia. Here Gary shares a few of his favorite moments from the farm.

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Behind The Scenes: Secrets of Monticello

August 25, 2012 | By Kate Phillips | Comments (16)

What does it take to capture one of the South’s most iconic gardens? A lot of time and patience. Staff photographer Robbie Caponetto spent nearly a week at Monticello to capture Thomas Jefferson’s gardens in their best light.

Top 10: Southern Cocktails to Try Now

August 17, 2012 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (3)

Forget the vodka-water and Natty Light, Southerners know how to appreciate a proper drink. Lucky for us, the South holds claim to some of the brightest minds in the industry. Dean of New Orleans mixology, and part founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail, Chris McMillian gave us a tip-of-the-‘berg run-down of 10 of the bartenders who are shaping […]

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Piggy Bank Dinners Launch in Atlanta to Benefit Southern Foodways Alliance

July 11, 2012 | By Jessica Stringer | Comments (3)

Foodies in Atlanta are in for a special state dinner of sorts as Georgia plays host to Virginia chefs during the first Piggy Bank Dinner on Sunday. The event benefiting the Southern Foodways Alliance is a chance for Taqueria del Sol chef Eddie Hernandez to cook and collaborate with two chefs from the Commonwealth: Jason Alley of Comfort and Pasture […]

Omni’s New Drink Menu

August 29, 2011 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (1)

I love a good hotel bar. When traveling for work, it’s nice when I can stroll down to the restaurant or on-site lounge and enjoy a well-crafted cocktail — no need to venture back out after a day on the streets. It’s like getting to unwind in your own home with a little added posh and service. So I’m thrilled […]

José Andrés’s Patriotic Pop-up Restaurant

July 27, 2011 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (3)

By: Bill Addison America Eats Tavern, downstairs dining room; Greg Powersm Pop-up restaurants — ventures that set up temporary shop in an event space or after hours in an already-established restaurant — are a growing trend nationally, but Washington D.C.’s José Andrés has used his star power to take the concept to another playing field entirely. Six months ago, he […]

Art Around the South: Virginia’s Picasso Exhibit

February 4, 2011 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (3)

This month 176 pieces from Pablo Picasso’s personal collection come to the South via the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. From February 15 through May 19, visitors of the museum can admire sculptures, paintings, etchings and drawings taken from the Musée National Picasso, Paris – the largest and most significant collection of the Picasso’s work in the world. Some […]

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