We sat down with Owner Tiffany Nguyen of Ethos Wine & Tea in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is no stranger to gathering people together “just because.” A long-time resident of Charlottesville, Virginia, and mother to four wonderful kids, she desired to see an inclusive space where many people from all backgrounds could come together and feel comfortable, and thus the dream of Ethos began.

We sat down with Executive Chef Rupa Vira of Celebration by Rupa Vira in Ashburn, Virginia. Enjoy traditional Indian Food with a modern twist that showcases global ingredients and modern techniques. Chef Rupa Vira and her team re-imagine traditional Indian food by taking a modern approach pairing with locally sourced ingredients with bold flavors.

We sat down with Executive Chef Matthew Bugarin of Freemason Abbey Restaurant in Norfolk, Virginia. Housed in a 150 year-old renovated church, Freemason Abbey Restaurant has been a local’s favorite in the heart of downtown Norfolk for 35 years. The menu at Freemason Abbey Restaurant features fresh seafood, steaks, pasta dishes, and their award-winning She Crab Soup.

One of the top reasons to visit Norfolk, Virginia is the Norfolk Botanical Garden, where you can explore 175 acres of landscaped gardens and trails, making it perfect for nature lovers. Additionally, the city is home to the USS Wisconsin, a retired battleship that provides a fascinating glimpse into naval history, alongside the Nauticus maritime museum, which showcases an aquarium.

Providing the city with a picturesque backdrop, Roanoke, Virginia is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Appalachian Trail, passes near Roanoke. The city has a rich history dating back to the colonial era and offers a mix of cultural attractions, including museums and art galleries.

We sat down with Executive Chef Andrew Schlosser of The Vault at The Liberty Trust in Roanoke, Virginia.

We sat down with Executive Chef Tomas Chavarria of King & Rye at The Alexandrian, an Autograph Collection Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia.

Welcome to Oyster Country. Nestled on the shore where Carter’s Creek flows into the Rappahannock River, just north of the Chesapeake Bay—Irvington, Virginia is a small town that feels like a Norman Rockwell painting.

5 Reasons to Visit® sat down with Executive Chef Emerson Ross of TONIC in Charlottesville, Virginia.

5 Reasons to Visit® sat down with Executive Chef Bryan Byrd of DREDGE in Irvington, Virginia.

Centrally located in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is rich in cultural and artistic history, with its natural scenery and wineries located along the Monticello Wine Trail.

Sitting upon the falls of the Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg, Virginia is home to many battlefields and is a vital destination for American history.