En Forme magazine

04/23/2025

🍷✨ A taste of Tuscany in Virginia? Yes, please.

Nestled between Monticello and Montpelier, Barboursville Vineyards offers more than award-winning wines — it delivers a full-on epicurean escape. At Palladio Restaurant, Executive Chef Michael Clough crafts Italian-inspired dishes like beef carpaccio with Ligurian black truffles or squid ink chitarra with lobster — all perfectly paired by legendary winemaker Luca Paschina.

Planning your visit? Don’t skip Library 1821 for lunch — where wine flights meet trattoria-style fare like housemade vegetarian lasagna with root veggies or local beef sliders dripping with caramelized onions. 🍝🍷

This isn’t just a winery — it’s a destination for food and wine lovers alike.

Read about more wineries with exceptional cuisine in our feature Beyond the Bottle (link in bio).

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04/21/2025

🍴Virginia is the birthplace of some of the South’s most iconic dishes — BBQ, fried chicken, Brunswick stew — yet it’s often left out of the Southern food spotlight. Why? Because our food stories aren’t tied to flashy restaurants. They’re rooted in community.

From fried hard-shell crabs drenched in hot sauce to local yock noodles found in Norfolk, Virginia cuisine is full of bold, unexpected, deeply nostalgic flavors — and it’s time we told those stories.

🦀 If you’ve ever cracked open a crispy fried crab on a summer afternoon or chased down the secret to Farm Fresh’s legendary fried chicken, you know: Virginia’s food IS Southern food. It just speaks with a different accent.

📣 Let’s give it the spotlight it deserves.

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04/17/2025

It is time for our Savoring Spring Giveaway!🥕

Here’s your chance to win Virginia made products from:


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Winner will be announced Wednesday, April 23. Good luck! 🥕🥕🥕

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04/15/2025

🥂 Virginia wine lovers, take note: the culinary scene at our vineyards is next level. Gone are the days of just cheese and crackers — think multi-course menus, gourmet brunches, and garden-to-table tapas.

🍷 At Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, Executive Chef Victoria Cosner transforms the harvest into dishes like black garlic roasted turnips with tagliatelle and brown butter beurre blanc — paired perfectly with their peppery cab franc.

🛏️ Want the full experience? Stay overnight at the Crossroads Inn and indulge in a four-course, wine-infused dinner from Chef Joe Koscielniak, plus a dreamy farm-fresh breakfast.

✨ From cooking classes to curated tastings in dreamy spaces, there’s never been a more delicious time to sip and savor in Virginia.

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(Link in bio to explore more Virginia wineries elevating the tasting experience!)

04/14/2025

Looking for a sweet Virginia-made treat for your Easter baskets? 🐰 Try Allens Scottish Shortbread — buttery, tender, and handmade in Charlottesville with love and heritage. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Inspired by her Scottish grandmother’s stories of a family shortbread business, Laura Allen and her husband, Anwar, revived the legacy under their own name. Their tender creations — described as pure butter bound by just a touch of flour and sugar — are carefully cut into charming rectangles and and baked to perfection.

Learn more about and many other artisan-made goodies crafted in Virginia through our Savor the State feature (link in bio).

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04/11/2025

A multi-course dinner in a wildflower meadow beneath twinkling lights? ✨Say less.

The Celeste Dinner Experience returns tomorrow, April 12, inviting guests to enjoy a multi-course meal complete with a seasonal mocktail and property tour that offers insights into sustainable growing practices employed at the Henrico County farm.

Tomorrow’s dinner experience is sold out, but they’ve dropped additional dates in May, along with Sunday Supper Club, so get your tickets for those now! 🎟️

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04/10/2025

🎺 Don’t miss this performance from ! Tomorrow night, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra take the stage at Chrysler Hall for a powerful performance capping off a three-day residency that’s been all about nurturing the next generation of jazz greats. 💫

Catch the winning HBCU ensemble as they open the show, and experience a night Marsalis himself calls one of the most rewarding things he’s done to foster future luminaries and leaders in the performing arts.

🎟️ Get your tickets at vafest.org

🔗 Read more about the VAF season online (link in bio)!

04/06/2025

The hills are alive with the sound of … classic movie fans. Grab your dirndls and lederhosen and head to Chrysler Hall in Norfolk today at 2:30 for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-a-long by the Virginia Arts Festival! 🌟

👜 Participants are encouraged to fully participate in this immersive experience while a moderator explains how to join in. Costumes are welcome, such as the dirndls and lederhosen of the von Trapp family or the habit of Maria and Mother Superior. Attendees receive a tote bag filled with Sound of Music props and can test their von Trapp knowledge with movie trivia.

🎤 Once the movie begins, there will be no shushing as fans belt out iconic anthems, among them “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Edelweiss.”

Read more about the Virginia Arts Festival’s season performances: https://enformeva.com/arts/redefining-the-festival/article_bffd4ecd-475c-4915-a649-771a1206fae2.html

📷 Image courtesy of Disney

04/05/2025

Sip, savor, and celebrate! Today (April 5), Virginia is serving up seriously good vibes:

💖 Daze of Rosé in Charlottesville brings pink glam, bold bites, and a chance to vote for VA’s best rosé 🍷 (Photo from )
🍽️ Virginia Classic Food & Wine Festival in Strasburg is a flavor-filled journey through Shenandoah’s finest
🦪 Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest in Lexington serves BBQ, oysters & Blue Ridge views
🦀 She-Crab Soup Classic hits the VA Beach Oceanfront—taste & vote for your favorite creamy creation!

Read more: https://enformeva.com/food-and-spirits/tasteful-celebrations/article_9563afd2-0015-11f0-99eb-df3329a1d048.html

04/03/2025

Frida Kahlo’s enduring spirit comes to life in Frida: Beyond the Myth, an exclusive exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts () in Richmond. Running through September 28, this must-see collection features over 60 works, including rarely seen paintings, personal photographs, and intimate glimpses into Kahlo’s world.

🎨 Discover how her self-portraits, vibrant colors, and deeply personal storytelling transformed pain into artistry. VMFA is the only East Coast venue to host this extraordinary exhibition—don’t miss your chance to step beyond the myth and into the life of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century.

🎟️ On view April 5 – Sept. 28
📍 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond

Caption info: Frida on White Bench, New York, 1939, Nickolas Muray (American, born Hungary, 1892–1965), carbon pigment print. Private Collection © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives, Licensed by Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

Frida with Blue Satin Blouse, 1939, Nickolas Muray (American, born Hungary, 1892–1965), carbon pigment print. Private Collection © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives, Licensed by Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

Self-Portrait with Loose Hair, 1947, Frida Kahlo (Mexican, 1907–1954), oil on masonite. Private Collection © 2025 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

My Dress Hangs There, 1933, Frida Kahlo (Mexican, 1907–1954), oil and collage on masonite. Private Collection © 2025 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, photograph by Humberto Tachiquin Benito

Frida Kahlo, 1931, Imogen Cunningham (American, 1883–1976), gelatin silver print. Private Collection © 2024 Imogen Cunningham Trust, ImogenCunningham.com

Self-Portrait with Monkey, 1945, Frida Kahlo (Mexican, 1907–1954), oil on masonite. Private Collection © 2025 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

03/31/2025

🌿 The surest sign of spring in Virginia? It’s not the daffodils or blooming forsythia—it’s the fleeting arrival of shad roe. Once a staple of Virginia’s waterways and a delicacy dubbed “the foie gras of Virginia,” this seasonal treat is a must-try for adventurous food lovers.

With its rich, delicate flavor and hint of brininess, shad roe deserves a place on your spring menu. Whether you prepare it with classic bacon fat or take a more refined approach with lemon and butter, this historic dish is a true taste of Virginia’s culinary heritage. 🐟🍋

Try Clare’s take on this beloved tradition—recipe on enformeva.com!

Story and recipe by Clare Osdene Schapiro
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03/27/2025

🔔 “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation” is a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing artifacts, untold stories, and defining moments from America’s fight for independence. Featuring items from Patrick Henry’s fiery speech to the experiences of women, Indigenous peoples, and enslaved Americans, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the Revolution.

📍 On view:
🔹 Virginia Museum of History & Culture (Now–Jan 2026)
🔹 American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (July 2026–Jan 2027)
🔹 PLUS a touring exhibition at 40+ locations across Virginia!

Read more online: enformeva.com

🔔 Follow along as Virginia commemorates 250 years of liberty!

03/24/2025

Thanks for joining our Spring Issue Preview. We had to share your great shot of the goodies from this issue. Thanks to .snacks .trout.kitchen !

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Read more about these and others in our most recent issue or click the link 🔗 in our bio: Savor the State.

03/19/2025

03/19/2025

Cheers 🥂 to a wonderful evening celebrating the release of the spring issue of with sunset views.

03/17/2025

When Maurice Gattis, a social work professor at VCU, took a trip to Ghana in 2021, it sparked an unexpected venture in fashion.

Inspired by the artistry of handwoven kente, Gattis launched Fort Mosé 1738, a brand blending West African heritage with modern design. Beyond fashion, this venture provides fair wages and economic opportunities for artisans while fostering conversations about culture, history, and representation.

Since launching, Fort Mosé 1738 has gained recognition at DC Fashion Week, Miami’s Florida Men’s Fashion Week, and RVA Fashion Week, where Gattis was named a rising star in menswear for the second year in a row.

Read the full story on enformeva.com (link in bio).

📸 by MATV Media, Phelan Marc, and Truong Lee

03/14/2025

Experience the sweet side of Virginia’s culinary heritage at the Highland County Maple Festival! Happening this weekend, this annual tradition invites visitors to witness the art of maple syrup-making with immersive sugar camp tours and seasonal treats. Indulge in freshly made pancakes 🥞 and buckwheat cakes, and don’t miss the festival favorite—maple doughnuts. 🍩