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Video: Hunt / Gather 2016

If you’ve been following us for a while, then it comes as no surprise that our annual Ledbury Quail Hunt is one of the most exciting times of year for Team Ledbury (not to mention exhausting) and something we look forward to the second autumn rolls around. For this year’s Quail Hunt we did thing...

January 31, 2017 — Molly Szkotak

Tags: Community

Photo cred: Rey Lopez, courtesy of Maketto

Maketto, Your Home

For many outsiders, D.C. seems like the city equivalent of a shiny, mylar Fourth of July pinwheel; emblazoned nationalism and corporate sprawl in place of culture and dynamic communities. Unfavorable reputations of the area spread far and wide, though the city seems more harshly criticized by residents of neighboring states and cities, like Richmond and...

May 26, 2016 — Mel Calabro

Tags: Community D.C. Guide Washington D.C.

Gotta Have Soul: KREWE du optic

Take a few steps down Royal Street in the daylight, and you’re sure to see street performers, palm readers with crystal balls, or even a woman playing the baddest electric violin cover of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Amongst the bustle, we sought out a like-minded brand with a minimal yet impactful presence in “The...

March 03, 2016 — Mel Calabro

Tags: Category_Craftsmen City Guide Community Issue No. 9 Lifestyle NOLA Travel

In The Neighborhood: Roaring Pines

As you may have guessed from previous Easy Goer posts, it’s a pretty exciting time to be in our hometown. It seems like every week there is a new restaurant, cafe, or thoughtfully planned shop opening their doors, making it harder and harder to find reasons to leave Richmond. We recently stopped by Roaring Pines,...

February 21, 2016 — Molly Szkotak

Tags: American-Made Community Interview Richmond Roaring Pines

Richmond Folk Festival 2015 Playlist

We look forward to the Richmond Folk Festival year after year. As one of the largest events our fine city hosts, the Folk Fest (as the locals say) serves as the unofficial beginning of fall for many locals. Early autumn weather in central Virginia is bright and brisk — perfect for walking around the riverfront,...

October 09, 2015 — Mel Calabro

Tags: Category_Community Community Issue No. 4 Music Richmond Richmond Folk Festival RVA Virginia

Periodic Fables of Wonder: A Playlist by Will Godwin

Will Godwin is a talented artist, designer, illustrator, photographer, musician… the list goes on. He’s done a few illustrations for creative projects at Ledbury, and you definitely haven’t seen the last of them. (Keep an eye out for his work in our September issue of Easy Goer.) For a lot of visual artists, writing about...

August 07, 2015 — Mel Calabro

Tags: Artist Category_Music Community Designer Friends Illustrator Issue No. 2 Photography Playlist Richmond RVA Will Godwin

Atlanta Scene: Andover Trask

The story of "finance man turned entrepreneur of beautifully crafted goods” is one we know all too well. It’s a story we hear a different iteration of almost daily, and to be quite frank, a story that never gets old. We were first introduced to Matt Weaver of Andover Trask through our good friend, entrepreneur...

August 07, 2015 — Mel Calabro

Tags: Andover Trask Atlanta Category_Craftsmen Community Craftsmen Handmade Issue No. 2 Matt Weaver

Nashville's Best with Hattie B's

When we hear “Nashville,” we think “hot chicken,” and Hattie B’s has made quite a name for themselves with hot chicken fans far and wide. Executive Chef John Lasater, 28, was awarded Forbes Top 30 Under 30 in the Food & Wine Category in 2015, opening two restaurants in three years alongside of owners Nick...

August 06, 2015 — Mel Calabro

Tags: Category_Travel City Guide Community Hattie B's Hattie B's Hot Chicken Issue No. 2 John Lasater Nashville Travel

The Tiny Bar at Black Iris

The Tiny Bar at Black Iris is one of our favorite places in town to catch a show. A bit elusive, it’s one of those places that many locals haven’t even yet discovered. Black Iris is a music production company and gallery space located at 321 W Broad St. When Black Iris moved in to...

August 05, 2015 — Mel Calabro

Tags: Amanda Patterson Black Iris Category_Community Community Dave Jackson Issue No. 2 Justin Bailey Music Rich Stine Richmond RVA