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Summer Sippers with SML Fine Wines
The warm weather months tend to find wine lovers abandoning their rich, oak-y reds in favor of lighter varietals, chillable crowd...
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- Jun 24
- 3 min
Where to Find Ice Cream at SML
Where to head when you're in the mood for a taste of summer. Breez Located in Eastlake (Food Lion shopping center) this is the most...
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Restaurant Week 2024
The Fourth Annual SML Restaurant Week just kicked off yesterday! This year, it will run from April 17th through 30th. During the 13-day...
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Passel Hills Farm
Meet Jeremiah Deborde and his wife Megan of Passel Hills Farm.  The DeBorde family moved from Roanoke (and a job that kept Jeremiah on...
- Feb 26
- 1 min
A Dash of Delight
We've talked before about rituals, and how they can act as a steadying point in life. A reminder to be present and intentionally savor...
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Wine 101 @ SML Fine Wines
Last Tuesday I sat in on one of the classes held at SML Fine Wines taught by owner and Sommelier Ryan McFeely. It was the third in a...
- Feb 5
- 2 min
UCF: Birra Tacos | Cancun Restaurant
Destination: Cancun NEW LOCATION Target: Quesa-Birra Tacos  Scenario: Afternoon Lunch Date  My husband and I recently paid a visit...
- Jan 30
- 1 min
The True Story of the Tiles
By: Peggy Crowley Clutz I am a mahjongg maven You can be sure of that The tiles get thrown down on Monday With loads and loads of chit –...
- Dec 22, 2023
- 2 min
Holiday Wines
Are you needing some fresh inspiration as you curate your wine selections for the holidays? Ryan McFeely, sommelier, and owner of SML...
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
Bower Center for the Arts
The Bower Center for the Arts, located just on the outskirts of Bedford, is a veritable cornucopia of creative offerings for the...
- Dec 4, 2023
- 2 min
SML Steel Drum Band
Richard Rudolph, and his wife Delilah, are longtime SWVA music teachers. Back in 2000, born out of a desire to keep things new and fresh...
- Oct 17, 2023
- 1 min
The Next Place
By: Peggy Crowley Clutz A chill has been in the air lately and oak trees have been dropping their leaves. The lake doesn’t look quite as...
- Oct 13, 2023
- 2 min
Smith Mountain Arts Council
Over the past couple of years, we have spotlighted some wonderful arts groups in our area: Lake Writers , SML Photo Club , and the...
- Oct 11, 2023
- 4 min
Bottled in Bedford Wine Trail
Destination Bedford has recently released a new initiative encompassing our local Bedford Wine Trail. It's called Bottled in Bedford, and...
- Sep 28, 2023
- 1 min
Pumpkin Dip
I really appreciate recipes that require just a few basic ingredients and can be whipped together in a trice for last minute company....
- Sep 18, 2023
- 2 min
Tastes of the Season
Longtime readers know of my intense adoration for fall. I know there are some fellow-autumn-lovers amongst you, so I've been scouting out...
- Sep 12, 2023
- 3 min
SML Fine Wines | Ryan McFeely
A shop. One that showcases wines from around the world with a sense of presence - and place. A collection of vintages shaped fully by...
- Aug 28, 2023
- 1 min
UCF: Lobster Fries
Destination: Bull Docks Target: Lobster Fries Scenario: Birthday Celebration Take Out This was not the first time I've enjoyed a piping...
- Aug 23, 2023
- 1 min
The Fudge Shop at Gifts Ahoy
Tucked inside Gifts Ahoy at Bridgewater Plaza is the most delightful little mouthwatering fudge counter! Over the years they have built a...
- Aug 15, 2023
- 1 min
Waffles and Ice Cream
Here's another hosting theme for you that is easy, fun, a crowd pleaser, and works well around several dietary restrictions. I think one...
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