Williamsburg Winery in Flavor Magazine

My article on the Williamsburg Winery is now out in the latest issue of Flavor Magazine. I had a great time spending almost half a day at the winery interviewing the viticulturist, winemaker, and president. It turns out they'll be installing a mostly pesticide-free vegetable garden in 2010, with the goal of supplying the winery's two restaurants with some fresh, seasonal produce raised right on location. I'm proud of that effort, and also of the winery as a whole for trying to put Virginia wines on the map. They've recieved some major recognition by international wine gurus and are supplying stores and restaurants in Europe as well as those all over the US. I loved the reserve Chardonnay I tried at the tasting (can't remember the year though).

New Restaurants in Grid Magazine

Check out my quick profiles of three new Richmond restaurants in the Winter 2010 issue of Grid magazine. Bistro Bouchon was one of my favorites and that review is also available online. Bouchon is a lovely, modern French Bistro with a focus on Provencal cuisine. The salty, soft and full-bodied anchovy tart I ate there was quite a treat. The other two restaurants are Dora's Brazilian Grill, a churrascaria (Brazilian steak house) and Mama J's, a friendly little spot offering down-home cooking classics.

Lemaire Restaurant in Flavor Magazine

Check out my profile of the revitalized Lemaire restaurant in the latest issue of Flavor magazine. Lemaire, located within the walls of Richmond, VA's famous Jefferson Hotel, now has a more reasonably-priced menu, a bar that serves local wines and 'farm-to-table' cocktails in addition to your usual alcoholic fare, and an updated decor that still matches the historic feel of the hotel.

Edible Chesapeake Fall 2009

Pick up the Fall 2009 issue of Edible Chesapeake for my article on Tricycle Gardens.