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The Flavor: The Black Hen & Bar Blue

Owners and chefs Cunninghame and Linda West perfectly balance each other for a successful restaurant.

Wait, Beer Terroir?

Yes, the tie between local beer and local ingredients has returned.

Summer Picnics: Prime Sources

The delectables are pre-scouted for you.

The Flavor: The Story Behind Black Hen’s Signature Dessert

The Chocolate Bombe is the signature dessert at Blacksburg's Black Hen & Bar Blue. Read the fun story behind how pastry chef Linda West learned the recipe.

The Vietnam Tour: Viet Sub

You'll get one heck of a sandwich at Viet Sub, according to our dining reviewer.

Simply Sweet

You're going to love our recipe for brown sugar strawberry shortcakes! Get it here and dive into summer flavors!

The Flavor: Local Roots

In our May/June issue, we interview Local Roots chef Matt Lintz, as well as get a behind the scenes look in the kitchen. Get his recipe here!

The Flavor Extra: Egg Yolk Fettuccine

Get Chef Lintz's easy recipe for handmade egg yolk fettuccine.

The Flavor: A Chef’s Cinderella Story

Billy’s Tyler Mason: How he went from dishwasher to head chef in just 10 years.

Visits to La Elenita Tienda y Cocina and Nopales Restaurant: New Flavors!

Simplicity and sophistication meet gloriously at these two dining rooms.

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The Flavor: The Black Hen & Bar Blue

Owners and chefs Cunninghame and Linda West perfectly balance each other for a successful restaurant.
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Wait, Beer Terroir?

Yes, the tie between local beer and local ingredients has returned.
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Summer Picnics: Prime Sources

The delectables are pre-scouted for you.
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The Flavor: The Story Behind Black Hen’s Signature Dessert

The Chocolate Bombe is the signature dessert at Blacksburg's Black Hen & Bar Blue. Read the fun story behind how pastry chef Linda West learned the recipe.
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The Vietnam Tour: Viet Sub

You'll get one heck of a sandwich at Viet Sub, according to our dining reviewer.
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Simply Sweet

You're going to love our recipe for brown sugar strawberry shortcakes! Get it here and dive into summer flavors!
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The Flavor: Local Roots

In our May/June issue, we interview Local Roots chef Matt Lintz, as well as get a behind the scenes look in the kitchen. Get his recipe here!
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The Flavor Extra: Egg Yolk Fettuccine

Get Chef Lintz's easy recipe for handmade egg yolk fettuccine.
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The Flavor: A Chef’s Cinderella Story

Billy’s Tyler Mason: How he went from dishwasher to head chef in just 10 years.
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Visits to La Elenita Tienda y Cocina and Nopales Restaurant: New Flavors!

Simplicity and sophistication meet gloriously at these two dining rooms.
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