Simply Virginia Dinner
Whatcha doing next Thursday, July 7?
I'll will be in Charlottesville, VA with my favorite goat-whisperer, Gail Hobbs-Page of Caromont Farm. (You'll recognize her from THIS story in Travel+Leisure among other places.)
I'm serving as Master of Ceremonies and Guest Somm at the "Simply Virginia Dinner" hosted by Timothy Gearhart of Gearharts Fine Chocolates. Joining me with flavors and favors, some essential Virginia tastemakers: man-o'-suds Hunter Smith of Champion Brewing Co., whiskey-wizards Virginia Distillery Co. and Chefs Spencer Crawford of Palladio Restaurant and Curtis Shaver of Hamiltons' at First & Main. With three levels of F&B tomfoolery, one will fit your budget and appetite.
6th Annual Lambstock
When Craig “The Shepherd” Rogers posted the 2013 dates for his fourth helping of Lambstock at Border Springs Farm, he added, “ALL industry insiders are invited. If you do not know what industry, then this is not meant for you.”
Industry insiders don’t necessarily have to be Facebook friends with The Shepherd to head to the southwest Virginia mountains come August, but they most definitely need to know the man and his lamb.
Border Springs Farm and Rogers are beloved for providing chefs with some of the finest Katahdin lamb available anywhere. Think Bryan Voltaggio (Volt, Family Meal, Range, and more). Ask Sean Brock (Charleston’s McCrady’s and Husk in Charleston and Nashville). Order the lamb tamale from Chris Hastings at Birmingham’s Hot and Hot Fish Club.