Stephanie Ganz

A new docuseries aims to celebrate the life and legacy of chef, cookbook author, and Virginia native, Edna Lewis. Hosted by Deb Freeman, writer and podcast host of Setting the Table, and produced by Field Studio, the series visits guests around the country over eight episodes to explore the impact of this trailblazing chef.

There’s a little song and dance we’re all used to when paying at a restaurant, takeout spot, boutique food shop, or even a farmers market. It starts with the person behind the iPad who’s completing your sale saying something like, It’s gonna ask you a few questions.
The ensuing quiz is all about if and how much you want to tip for whatever service was just rendered. Though seemingly benign, the prompt can throw consumers into a full-on panic, bringing up a slew of their own questions...

Looking back on the heyday of a Richmond fried chicken phenom

Long sold as a cheeky gift in European candy shops, chocolate sardines are making their way stateside (and making a splash)

Rustic and modern oyster halls, vibe-heavy cocktail lounges, homey South American cuisine, skilled Cantonese cooking, and everything in between: Richmond is riding a wave of new and noteworthy dining additions.

Did you really have a Super Bowl party if you didn’t eat guacamole out of the end zone of a miniature football field?

Shopping guide to the best chef's knives for every kind of cook

Dining Review: Smyrna, Charlottesville, VA

Shopping guide to the best steamers for every kind of cook

From a Sriracha game to Guy Fieri-themed Monopoly, these games are a great go-to after-dinner-party activity

As a nesting enthusiast who made it through most of my adult life with a collection of passed-down and thrifted furniture, protecting wood surfaces has never really been my top concern. But now that I’m in my 40th year on Earth — and the owner of a brand new coffee table — I’m happy to say that while some parts of my personality have mellowed, others have been sharpened to a fine point, chief among them being my instinct to make sure there’s a coaster under every glass.

Bubble, bubble, braise, and simmer; we found the best dutch ovens for every type of witches brew

A look at the farmers, millers, brewers, and bakers who make up Virginia's grain economy.

From carving their initials in a tree trunk to wearing their partner’s varsity jacket, teens have sought ways to broadcast who they are dating to anyone who will listen. So it’s no surprise that today’s teens, who are online more than ever, have a particularly digital way of sharing their romantic attachments. It’s called a hard launch, and it’s how tuned-in teens tell the world who they’re dating.

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