Caught It on The River
A Casino Run, A Few Big Wins, and the Perfect Hand in Portsmouth ♠️ The Shuffle Every good poker hand starts with a shuffle — that moment of anticipation before the cards hit the table. Our early‑April road trip felt…
Destination Virginia
Two Tastes of Tradition: Winding Road & Philip Carter (May 9, 2015)
A sunny Saturday in early May led us through the rolling hills of Virginia to two charming wineries, each with its own story to tell—and flavors to share. First Stop: Winding Road Cellars With the breeze drifting through the vines,…
A Good Friday Tasting – April 18, 2014
The breeze was crisp, the tulips freshly opened, and everything in Charlottesville whispered of something just beginning. It was our first time in the region—our first time at Michie Tavern, where the gardens spilled over with color and the scent…
Filling up at Michie Tavern
🏺 Step Back in Time at Michie Tavern (ca. 1784) Just a half-mile below Monticello, Michie Tavern offers more than a meal—it’s a full-sensory immersion into 18th-century Virginia. Originally established in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, this historic landmark once…
Drivin’ on 9
Winding Through Wine Country: An Introduction to Virginia’s Route 9 Tucked between the Blue Ridge and Catoctin Mountains, Virginia’s Route 9—also known as Charles Town Pike—is more than a scenic byway. It’s a 13-mile ribbon of road that threads through…
A Happy Accident
"These video games suck. Let's head to Charles Town."
