Visit the place where rum is religion
Say goodbye to European country-jumping and hello to Caribbean island-hopping with this great vacation getaway.
Three spectacular homes in the seven cities
Some examples of incredible homes and the stories behind them.
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Jeremy Maloney | Designing a District
Connections forged between architect Jeremy Maloney and other creative Virginia Beach locals have helped reawaken a once-fading Oceanfront enclave.
Mount Vernon distillery offers a portal to the past
Americans venerate George Washington for his many accomplishments as a soldier and statesman, but he was also a distiller who produced whiskey and brandy.
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Decades-old Richmond shop specializes in salvaged treasures
Caravati’s has been the place to shop for authentic, old-school household goods for 80 years. It’s a story that begins – and ends – with toilets.
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Building homes for the love of craft
For more than 30 years, Don Borte has used an old-fashioned approach to make some of the most sought-after homes in Hampton Roads.
Richmond furniture maker crafts pieces that tell a story
Since opening Sallie Plumley Studio in Richmond in 2017, Plumley has created some of the finest custom furniture in Virginia.
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Modern Manners | About love, actually
Knowing the rules that keep the lines of communication authentic as you nurture a relationship is more important than ever.
Home renovation: TV vs. real life
TV home renovations are exciting. Real-life renovations are long and emotional journeys.
Secret Supper | Enjoying the bounty of Virginia
Chef Walter Bundy has championed Virginia farmers, fishermen and artisans for years. So, it seemed only fitting that Distinction’s Supper Club closed out 2019 by hitting the road for a fun-filled night in Richmond and an amazing dinner at Bundy’s restaurant, Shagbark.
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Bar School | Recovery drinks for the new year
A hardy group of drinkers gathered at Fin Seafood in Newport News for the first Bar School of the year. Fittingly, given the timing, the lessons focused on drinks that could help you recover from a rollicking New Year’s.
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Trendsetters | Liza Pruitt, spreading her love of art
Leveraging the power of Instagram, Liza Pruitt founded an art collective in late 2018 in Richmond to introduce emerging artists to a wider audience.
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What We’re Loving | La Brioche, a taste of France
From humble croissants and breads to galette des rois, find authentic European delicacies at a new bakery in Norfolk’s Neon District.
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The Hit List | Chef Munoz, cocktail sodas and the coffee Cure
Plus maritime toys in Newport News, kudos for Richmond and Patton Oswalt heads to Virginia Beach.
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On the Water | A farewell to socks
Avid sailor Lorraine Eaton writes about an unusual tradition among the seafaring crowd that marks winter’s end and heralds a new sailing season.
Taking a shine to unaged brandy
Brandy is a catchall term for distilled spirits made from wine or fermented fruit juice, most of which derive their warm tones through the aging process. Outside the aging barrel, however, there is a wide world of unaged brandies, each with its own expressive profile, and many that are crystal clear.
