by Jeff Maisey | Aug 20, 2026 | Drink, Wine & Spirits
By Jeff Maisey A couple of years ago, Annette Stone of The Green Onion restaurant in Ghent turned me on to the portfolio of vinos produced by French-based winemaker Mary Taylor. With the tagline “think outside the grape,” Taylor’s statement of purpose is inspiring:...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 18, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Gather the folks in your hive and buzz over to St. George Brewing in Hampton for HoneyFest 2026, presented in collaboration with Newport News’ premier homebrew supply shop Brew & Bottle. This special homage to bees, honey, mead...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | Drink, Featured, Food, Restaurant News
(Sasha Rigney’s creative craft cocktails are exploding in popularity. Photo courtesy of Sasha Rigney.) By Jeff Maisey It’s opening time on a Wednesday at ilo Bistro in Norfolk. Like any other dinnertime throughout the week, a small gathering hovers around the...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
(Beer and pizza is the perfect combination at Wasserhund. Photo by Diane Catanzaro.) By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Yes, Norfolk’s Historic Railroad District has officially gone to the dogs! Earlier this year Wasserhund Brewing Company opened its third location,...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 14, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
By Jeff Maisey Many independent craft beer makers across Virginia have recently answered the call to brew a commemorative release to promote the Commonwealth’s connection to America’s 250 anniversary and the vital role alehouses played in fermenting discussions and...
by Jeff Maisey | May 22, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
(Tina and Scott Luers have big plans for The St. George Brewing Company in Hampton.) By Jeff Maisey Mid-April marked the 28th anniversary of The St. George Brewing Company, the Coastal Virginia region’s longest operating independent craft beer maker. Founding owner...
