Distinction Magazine

Beloved local band has emerged from the pandemic, ready to make you boogie. For the full story, go here: bit.ly/3lDCcRS

One thing the pandemic has taught us is that just about everything can be delivered to our door, even charcuterie. On a random Thursday night, we decided to treat ourselves. We turned to Long Board Charcuterie. Read about it here: bit.ly/3eNwtHZ

"Paula Goodman Koz’s canvas is never blank, but then it’s never canvas either. Her medium is wood, flat blocks of lumber with grain and knots – character that influences the images she brings to life. Read the full article on Koz here: bit.ly/3kjvfou

"Baby Izakaya was a bit of a difficult birth. The restaurant opened not once, but three times in the same year. The first was in March, a week before dining rooms all over Virginia closed for the pandemic." Discover the 'new' modern establishment: bit.ly/3aHJTCM

Artist Clayton Singleton on race, love and the beauty of Blackness. Read our full art collection here bit.ly/37rOhDY

February | March 2021 🖤🎨 ⠀ New issue out now! Let us guide you through our Arts Package featuring Clayton Singleton on race, love, and the beauty of blackness. ⠀ Find a copy near you bit.ly/3rSJeV1 ⠀ #DistinctionVA #CelebrateBlackArtists

It's time to make our way to the water on the 2021 Road Trip Guide. Annapolis, Maryland, A capital idea. IF YOU GO: Start at City Dock Enjoy the bounty of the sea at restaurants like Carrol’s Creek Cafe Attend the arts More itinerary details: bit.ly/3svBLfp

What comes to mind when you think of Raleigh, North Carolina? IF YOU GO: Grab a beer at one of the more than 20 breweries. Get some culture. Buy handmade denim jeans. Have cocktails at The Green Light. Eat eat and eat... For these itinerary details: bit.ly/3svBLfp

No longer a hidden gem... Richmond. IF YOU GO: Get a drink at The Jasper. Stay at The Quirk. Carve out some time to hang out in Carytown and Shockoe Bottom. Appreciate the talent on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. More Intinerary details: bit.ly/3svBLfp

Washington, D.C. More than just the National Mall. Drive from Norfolk: 3.5 hours For more info: Washington.org Further our itinerary details : bit.ly/3svBLfp

First stop in our Urban Getaways portion of our 2021 Road Trip Guide... Philadelphia, think happy and scrappy, not tourist-trappy. More info: VisitPhilly.com For more details bit.ly/3svBLfp

Charlottesville, Where the hills are alive with culture! IF YOU GO: Be sure to hit the Downtown Mall, a pedestrian, outdoor mall in the heart of the city Thirsty? Grab a drink at Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery More information: bit.ly/3svBLfp

A must stop city for you to travel to on your next road trip... Roanoke. • Get fancy at Lucky • Have fun at the Center in the Square • Stay at the historic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Read more details: bit.ly/3svBLfp Photography Patrick Hayes.

The second place on our 2021 Road Trip Guide, in our Mountain Getaway group. Staunton: A Victorian marvel in the Blue Ridge. Staunton is an architectural gem, with Victorian flourishes next to Spanish tiles next to Italianate archways. bit.ly/3svBLfp

2020 was a rough year, no one can argue with that. But we all hope 2021 brings more chances to enjoy what this country has to offer. With that in mind we present to you the 2021 Road Trip, a guide to 11 getaways guaranteed to cure cabin fever. Read here: bit.ly/3svBLfp

Methodical. Driven. Dedicated. How Tim Moore went from aspiring rocker to rock-star chef. Read the full story on Chef Tim Moore: bit.ly/3bKkOZ0

Hot take: Mushrooms are one of the most underrated ingredients. Thoughts? Capstone Mushroom, launched by Ryan Staab, is one of the few companies in the state that focuses solely on providing a vast array of fantastic fungi. Full article: bit.ly/3oGpi6D

Make your home your sanctuary. "We not only need places to work, but also areas that offer salvation at the end of the day. Simple changes can help you maintain your sanity and lesson the chaos." Full article, by Joni Spear: bit.ly/35w3T8w

Happy(?) first Monday of 2021! Have you made a new years resolution?? For getting organized, check out mademod_vb on Instagram for handcrafted modern pegboards!

Merry Christmas everyone!! 🎄🎁