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SML Dawg House | The Hot Dog Boat
You may have heard of SML Dawg House - the latest food boat to enter the waters of Smith Mountain Lake. I spoke with the manager/operator...
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- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
Napoli Cowboy | Napoli by the Lake
June 2023 These well-known SML eating establishments are not only a family of restaurants, but also a family-run business. The dream...
- Jun 15, 2023
- 3 min
Wild Hare Farm | Organic Produce at Smith Mountain Lake
Elizabeth and Cricker Brooks are first generation growers and owners of Wild Hare Farm in Ferrum, VA. The pair originally met through...
- Jun 6, 2023
- 1 min
Taco Potlucks
- ENTERTAINING - The lake entertaining season has officially shifted into high gear. Throughout the summer, I thought I'd share a few of...
- May 23, 2023
- 1 min
Pine & Copper Co.
Anna and Joni are the friendly faces behind Pine and Copper Co., a new traveling bartending service that offers not only highly talented...
- May 18, 2023
- 2 min
Bottles and Bites
Bottles & Bites at Mariner's Landing reopens for the season TODAY (Thursday, May 18th from 4-10pm). To say that they've had a “glow-up”...
- May 4, 2023
- 2 min
Meet Andrew Mather | The Bagel & I
In the summer of 2021, Andrew Mather and his wife Kim (both born and raised in upstate New York) were knee deep in the details of...
- Apr 24, 2023
- 1 min
Moneta Farmers Market
Dorothy McIntyre has spent over a decade successfully running the Forest Farmers Market in Forest, VA. Now that she has recently become a...
- Apr 7, 2023
- 1 min
Olde Towne Social House
This new addition to the downtown Rocky Mount scene offers ambience by the bucketload. A perfect mix of nostalgia and fresh industrial...
- Mar 21, 2023
- 1 min
Local Farmers Markets
Can you believe it's nearly time for our local Farmers Markets to swing into high gear?! Here is a list of start dates for the Spring...
- Feb 17, 2023
- 3 min
Chef Nate Sloan | bloom Restaurant and Wine-Bar
Before moving to the lake, I (Kristin) ran a bed and breakfast just over the mountain in Roanoke. We loved our time living in the...
- Feb 3, 2023
- 2 min
SML Wine Tasters
My husband and I recently enjoyed a wonderful evening of education and wine tasting with the group to be in if you're a fellow oenophile:...
- Jan 29, 2023
- 2 min
UCF: Napoli Cowboy
Destination: Napoli Cowboy Target: Mike's Cocktails Scenario: Monday night early bite. While my husband and I do enjoy Napoli by the...
- Jan 14, 2023
- 1 min
Hot Chocolate Bar
Many of us are seasoned outdoor entertainers. It's relatively simple to organize a laid-back gathering when the sun is shining, the grill...
- Jan 10, 2023
- 1 min
Mmmmmaple!
Having lived in the north when I was young, my brain still equates frigid weather with the delicious flavor of maple syrup. Have any of...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
UCF | Dry Rub Wings
Destination: The Copper Kettle Co. Target: Dry Rub Wings Scenario: Girl's Night Out As luck would have it, 5:30 on a Thursday evening...
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
UCF: Gluten Free Pizza
Destination: Bruno's Clubhouse Bistro Target: Gluten Free Pizza Scenario: A weekly haunt. This was not a reconnaissance mission but...
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
The Logger Cider Cocktail
The Logger Cider Cocktail 1 sprig rosemary 1 shot gin (my favorite is Bombay Sapphire) 1 t maple syrup Dry Hard Cider (like Bold Rock...
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Lasagna
Whether you are looking for a great breakfast/brunch dish to share with family over the holidays, or you have an over-abundance of eggs...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
UCF: Catfish Tacos
Destination: Magnum Point Marina Target: Catfish Tacos Scenario: First time eating at Magnum. Big fan of fried catfish in general....
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