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By Helena Tavares Kennedy Breweries seem to be popping up everywhere in the Prince William region, but BadWolf Brewing Company has been around since it opened its doors in June 2013. Jeremy and Sarah Meyers, co-founders of BadWolf, are locals who grew up in the area and wanted to share their naturally delicious unfiltered and unpasteurized beer with the community. They even give local farmers their …

Story and Photos By Amanda Causey Baity Nothing says summer like the sound of an ice cream freezer whirring as it turns cream into frozen goodness. As a child, hearing that sound meant something good was on its way. My mom always made the best homemade vanilla ice cream, and as an adult I have followed in her footsteps, perfecting my vanilla and experimenting with a lot of different flavors along …

By Frank E. Vaerewijck, FF/EMT, Engineer & Fire House Chef When not at the station, I enjoy spending time with my wife on our sailboat. The Galley of a Catalina 30 isn’t very conducive to the preparation of a big meal, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have big taste. As human beings, we are inherently ingenuitive, and advancements in technologies …

Provided by ASHA Public Relations LLC Carmello’s of Historic Manassas recently earned Wine Spectator magazine’s 2017 Award of Excellence for the eighth consecutive year, noted for its vast Portuguese wine selections. For more information, call 703-368-5522 or go to carmellos.com. Carmello’s offers more than 100 Portuguese wines from Portuguese regions, such as Alentejo, Douro, Doa, Estremadura and Vinho Verde, and presents one of the largest …

Provided by Bottle Stop Wine Bar Bottle Stop Wine Bar, located in Historic Occoquan, announced its selection to Wine Spectator’s 2017 Wine List Awards. The Award of Excellence is granted to restaurants whose wine list typically offers at least 90 selections, features a well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and …

By Emma Young | Photos by Delia Engstrom “We have the best breakfast in Woodbridge,” said Augustine Guma, Gumax Café and Grill’s charismatic and inspirational founder and owner. Omelets, waffles, French toast, and breakfast combinations, such as chipped beef on toast and southern style gravy over biscuits, are offered at prices ranging from $5.75 – $15. Pancakes are among Gumax’s …

Provided by ASHA Public Relations, LLC Maaza 29 of Gainesville is joining forces with Help PWC (Prince William County) Kids Pay for Lunch program by donating $1 for every dinner entrée served between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2017. The European-Ethiopian fusion bistro bar was inspired to support the program after learning of the desperate need to help Prince William …

Provided by Brew Republic Bierwerks Who is Randall and what does he have to do with beer? If you’ve been in the tap room regularly, you’ve no doubt seen and experienced Randall–the two-chambered beer infusion device that sits on our back bar next to the taps and has strange beers coming out of it. His full name is Randall the …

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Provided by ASHA Public Relations, LLC Monza of Historic Manassas was named Best Bar and Best Outdoor Dining by Virginia Living Magazine’s 2017 Best of Virginia issue. For information, go to eatmonza.com. Virginia Living Magazine puts out an annual Best of Virginia issue. “We’re thrilled to be selected by Virginia Living Magazine for Best Bar, our customers are exceptional and we …