Loudoun may be famous for its craft beverage scene, but it turns out visiting your favorite drink establishments doesn’t have to be all about what they’re pouring. Here we highlight five fun winery and brewery activities that go “beyond the brews” Puzzle Competition, Solace Brewing Co. Did you…
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Washington DC native Sarah Holway, co-founder of the food justice non-profit DC Greens, moved to western Loudoun in 2014 to be closer to the source of her food. She settled in Waterford and in 2019 opened The Corner Store, a shop specializing in local design, crafts, vintage goods and foods…
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The New Year is almost upon us and with it comes a raft of exciting new openings and adventures! Here are the experiences to check out in Loudoun in 2025 Taste Tannat The hot new wine on Loudoun’s booming oenophile scene is a little-known varietal called Tannat, which is grown to great acclaim…
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From boutique shopping in Leesburg, to the trendy stores and galleries of Middleburg and the craft beverages, produce and artisanal goods in more rural parts of the county, we’re spoiled for holiday gift choices in Loudoun. But sometimes we all need a little help to get the right gift. A couple of…
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If music be the food of love and Bacchus the Roman God of wine, then it’s no wonder wine and music go very well together. Luckily, in Loudoun you don’t have to travel far to experience this alchemy in action. While October is Virginia Wine Month and a great time for music in the vines, here we…
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Loudoun is lovely all year-round, but the holidays are especially magical as craft fairs, seasonal concerts and family-friendly events abound. In downtown Leesburg the giant Christmas tree and store fronts glitter with twinkling lights while over in Middleburg the annual Christmas in Middleburg…
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Loudoun is a cultural and culinary melting pot with a dazzling array of tastes and epicurean traditions. In recent years it’s become a mecca for incredible Latin cuisine – everything from authentic Mexican “street food” to trendy new gourmet restaurants serving the freshest, spiciest, most authentic…
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Loudoun might be famous for its craft beverages, farm-to-table food and spectacular scenery, but there’s something else the county is known for: live music. Summer might be coming to an end but there’s still music in the air in Loudoun. Here, we select five not-to-miss late-summer music events and…
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Summer is here and the Loudoun living is easy – especially with a craft cocktail in hand. Here we select some of the coolest – and tastiest – cocktails to enjoy in Loudoun this summer. Dark & Stormy - MacDowell’s With its palm trees, nautical décor and beach sand, wildly popular MacDowell’s - aka…
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Loudoun celebrates the 40 th anniversary of its wine industry this year. With perfect timing, USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice place Loudoun as number 4 on the Best Wine Region in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice competition. Click here to view the of the rankings. In the meantime, these…
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