Wines For The Season

Wines For The Season

By Jeff Maisey   Caymus 50th Anniversary  Cabernet Sauvignon California After our Fall Arts Preview issue featuring Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary on the cover, I decided to uncork my bottle of Caymus 50th Anniversary for a private toast to life and the...
Aslin VB: Not Just Beer, It’s a Destination!

Aslin VB: Not Just Beer, It’s a Destination!

(Aslin’s tasting room in Virginia Beach. Photo by Diane Catanzaro) By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones How fortunate we are in Hampton Roads that the popular Aslin Beer Company has opened a taproom and brewery in Virginia Beach? Excellent beer, a diverse food menu,...
Voodoo Brewing Co. opens pub in Virginia Beach

Voodoo Brewing Co. opens pub in Virginia Beach

(Alex and Chrissy Bergren have opened a Voodoo Brewing location in Virginia Beach. Photo by Jim Roberts.) By Jim Roberts   Voodoo Brewing Co., the newest entry into Hampton Roads’ beer scene, opened on January 13 in Virginia Beach. It’s a locally owned and...
WINE REVIEWS: Reds To Splurge On

WINE REVIEWS: Reds To Splurge On

By Jeff Maisey I’m normally a $25-$50/bottle wine guy at home, but during the festive fall and holiday season this year I’ve splurged a bit, and the upgrades have been noticeable.  Moone Tsai Howell Mountain 2018 Red Blend  Napa Valley Lynn and I recently hosted a...
A Wine Education at Crystal Palate

A Wine Education at Crystal Palate

(Crystal Cameron-Schaad enjoys sharing an education in wine culture with patrons.)   By Jeff Maisey For the more sophisticated traveler, experiencing a destination through its culinary and winemaking culture is an essential ingredient in understanding the uniqueness...