Fieldshop, in the lobby);
the Renaissance, where the North Carolina chef Vivian Howard just opened her newest restaurants
Lenoir, which pays homage to the agrarian South, and
Handy & Hot bakeshop. Just across the bridge in Mount Pleasant, the charming
Post House Inn recently opened in the quiet and leafy Old Village. And if you’re game for a drive, the
Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, just twenty-five miles from downtown, offers beachfront views, five-star dining, and world-class golf courses.
photo: Katie Charlotte Photography
WHEN TO GO
Spring and fall are generally considered the city’s best seasons, but with the ocean breeze and plenty of waterfront hangouts, even the sweatiest dog days of summer hold their own appeal. If you would still like to hook your trip to a happening, though, these events occurring in typical, non-COVID times deliver:
458 Forest Beach Rd., Annapolis
Cantler’s is almost synonymous with crabs around Annapolis hence the hour-plus wait at peak times. The dimly lit inside still feels like the original 1974 creek house charming in its own way but not necessarily our first pick. Instead, angle for a picnic table on the deck overlooking the calm water for a mess of hot crabs plus hushpuppies, sweet corn, and plenty of light beer. Just get there early or, better yet, on a weekday.
314 Tilghman St., Oxford
Tucked away on quiet Town Creek, this nautical-chic restaurant/bar woos boaters with free docking. Small companions are welcome, too there are special menus for both children and dogs. Adults will find lengthy cocktail and craft-beer menus drinks are best enjoyed at the friendly dock bar and an eclectic assortment of dishes, including Korean shrimp tacos, spicy Jamaican-style jerk-shrimp cocktail, chilled lobster rolls, and steak-
VCU buys distillery building in latest acquisition for athletics village
Mike Platania photo)
VCU, in assembling real estate for its forthcoming athletics village near The Diamond, recently became a local distillery’s landlord but the booze makers are staying for now.
Last month, the university purchased James River Distillery’s building at 2700 Hardy St. It bought the 0.15-acre parcel for $183,000, making it one of VCU’s smallest acquisitions in recent years.
James River Distillery will continue operating in the building, at least in the near-term.
“We’re leasing it back for at least two years. We don’t know where we’ll go after that,” said James River’s head distiller Dwight Chew. “We’ve got plenty of time to figure it out.”
Alaska is known for its wild salmon and Sitka Salmon Shares delivers premium seafood (including several salmon varieties) to your door every month. By signing up, you’re joining a community-supported fishery, meaning you support fishing families in Alaska while enjoying a share of what they catch.
Deliveries vary throughout the seasons, so you’ll get something new and exciting like Dungeness crab, coho salmon, halibut and Pacific cod.
2. Fossil Farms
The Venison French Rack is a cut that s as delicious as it is beautiful Photo courtesy of Fossil Farms
The portfolio of meats offered by Fossil Farms is extensive! They have 200 kinds of proteins, including ostrich, bison, wild boar, duck and alligator, all of which are sustainably sourced. If you’re mastering your steak cooking skills or learning how to roast a full pheasant, you’ll be pleased with the quality of Fossil Farms meats and the convenience of ordering online.