Food & Drink

The Elbys are named after Chef and French Food Festival Founder Paul Elbling. Image from Facebook, Richmond magazine: In 2012, the magazine named its regional dining awards, The Elbys, for Chef Paul Elbling, seen here at the 2019 awards.
Food Finds

Remembrances of Chef Paul, Plus His Sauce Vinaigrette

Introducing French farm-to-table to Richmond in the 1970s

By Martha Steger | March 6, 2025
Drinks made with DIY Irish cream
Recipes

DIY Irish Cream for a Baileys taste-alike

Incredibly easy to make and customize

By Kelli Foster, TheKitchn.com | March 5, 2025
Pea soup, used with roasted spring pea soup recipe. Image by Alexandra Stukkey
Recipes

Roasted Spring Pea Soup

Seasonal vegetables in a delicious spring soup

By Sheela Prakash, TheKitchn.com | February 28, 2025
Top view of a chocolate eclair cake with several servings cut away.
Recipes

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Slightly less instant, considerably more delicious, and always made with love

By Sarah Gabriel, America’s Test Kitchen | February 19, 2025
Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
Recipes

Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

Busy nights call for quick recipes

By America’s Test Kitchen | February 12, 2025
Delicious Dark Heart Brownies: These triple-chocolate brownies are covered in ganache and topped with dark chocolate hearts. (Joe Lingeman/TCA)
Recipes

Delicious Dark Heart Brownies

Satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day

By Meghan Splawn, TheKitchn.com | February 5, 2025
Game day snacks: A super snack mix is perfect for guests of all ages. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)
Recipes

Game Day Snacks for Any Season

Everyone wins with popcorn and cookies on your game day menu

By JeanMarie Brownson | January 29, 2025
The Keys to the Perfect Crème Brûlée: Follow our lead and make this fabulous French dessert. (Daniel J. van Ackere/TCA)
Recipes

The Keys to the Perfect Crème Brûlée

Yes, you can!

By America’s Test Kitchen | January 24, 2025
Fall Line Kitchen & Bar dining room, Richmond, Virginia
Annie Tobey

Fall Line Kitchen & Bar in the Richmond Marriott

Downtown restaurant paying homage to its Richmond home

By Annie Tobey | January 23, 2025
Le Yaca French restaurant, Williamsburg. Image by Brianne Manz. Part of Williamsburg Area Restaurant Week 2025
Food Finds

Williamsburg Area Restaurant Week 2025

Savor Colonial fare, French, seafood, barbecue, and more

By Annie Tobey | January 16, 2025

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