Outing Guides
My Sperryville
Welcome to Sperryville, Virginia. Tucked between the North and South Forks of the Thornton River at the base of the Shenandoah National Park, this tiny village has quietly become a culinary hub—something locals have known for a long time.
Once a small crossroads serving travelers, tradesmen, farms, and orchards, Sperryville now moves to a gentler rhythm
Museum Cafés Offering Culinary Excellence
Washington, DC, is blessed with an extraordinary wealth of cultural treasures: seventeen Smithsonian museums plus a constellation of world-class private institutions that draw millions of visitors annually. Outside of the busy school vacation and holiday periods, these grand spaces are sitting available to all of us as sanctuaries—places to take a breath, step out of routine, let the mind wander and eat a high-quality meal…
A Stroll Through Eastport
Take a walk over the bridge from busy downtown Annapolis, bustling with Naval Academy midshipmen and the tourists that crowd City Dock, and you’ll find yourself in the peaceful yet lively neighborhood of Eastport, where locals welcome visitors who appreciate the slower pace…
A Virginia County Ramble
Just an hour west of DC, the road opens up. City traffic fades as the highway gives way to quiet, winding roads bordered by green pastures, split-rail fences, and farm stands with hand-painted signs. The landscape shifts to fields dotted with grazing cows and old stone barns…
Dinner in the Garden
Summer is made for festive gatherings—long table dinners, meals on working farms, garden parties, and backyard feasts. Across the region, benefit dinners and community celebrations fill the calendar, each one offering a unique way to savor the season. Come along as we visit a few of these magical evenings, and gather inspiration for your own perfect night of dining under the stars…