By Staff With summertime upon us and people from far and near wanting to get outside, the time is right to share some cool bars and restaurants we’ve come across lately for craft beer lovers. Yes, the longtime favorites such as Mekong, Birch Bar, Space Bar, Bier Garden and countless others are still going strong…
World of Beer – Charlottesville’s Neighborhood Tavern
After opening in September of 2014, World of Beer (WOB) has quickly become Charlottesville’s neighborhood tavern and that’s exactly what owner, Bob Dorfman wants it to be. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Bob along with General Manager Dan Bednar and Product Manager Eric Hendrickson and learn more about what makes World of…
The Answer is a Brewpub
Words By Dan Yarnall And Elizabeth Erschens Photos By Kathy Keeney If the Richmond beer scene was a circus, there is only one man who could possibly stand center stage under the big top: An Bui, the eccentric owner of Mekong Restaurant and now the proud proprietor of The Answer Brewpub. The brewpub’s name…
A Taste of the Past
By Jennifer McDonald In colonial times, taverns served a multi-purpose function. You could eat, drink, sleep, and stable your horse at one of the many (18 at one point) taverns in the Capital city. Today, Colonial Williamsburg features four taverns – King’s Arm, Christiana Campbell’s, Shields, and Chowning’s. …
Crafty Like a Mad Fox
An interview with award-winning Fairfax brewpub owner Bill Madden By Jeff Maisey Since opening in July 2010, having fun has been vital to Mad Fox Brewing Company CEO/brewer Bill Madden. After all, he has built a career doing what he loves – making beer. As his official biography notes, Madden moved to Northern Virginia after…
Jefferson Street Brewery
Jefferson Street Brewery 1309 Jefferson St Lynchburg, VA 24504 Phone: (434) 455-1514 Website: www.jeffersonstreetbrewery.com Eat, Drink, Stay By Jeff Maisey Living in Norfolk, I often formulate an evacuation plan each summer as hurricane season begins. We residents on the coast are mindful of the destructive power of even a Category 2 storm. Should I stay…