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GULAY BERRYMAN
ARTIST
Gulay Berryman is the director
of the Williamsburg Art Gallery.
Date Night “For the gourmet,
you can’t beat Le Yaca French
Restaurant on High Street in
Williamsburg. The owner and
chef learned his culinary arts
from some of the biggest
names in France. For a special
romantic evening a bit out of
town, under a starry sky, Café
Provençal at The Williamsburg
Winery is hard to beat.”
Selfie Shot “Nobody wants
to leave Colonial Williamsburg
without having had their
photo taken seated alongside
the bronze statue of Thomas
Jefferson 1, who can be
found reading on a bench in
front of the Kimball Theatre in
downtown Merchants Square.”
Golf, of Course “You don’t
have to go to Florida to
play golf year-round. Try
Colonial Heritage Club (most
challenging), Ford’s Colony
Country Club (multiple
choices), or Kingsmill Resort,
Two Rivers Country Club, or
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
(scenic or traditional). This is
a golf resort destination for
many visitors.”
Music Fest “Bruce Hornsby
has really got a super musical
event going with Funhouse
Fest, which takes place in
[late June] on the lawn of
the Art Museums of Colonial
Williamsburg. Two stages and
food trucks provide a night of
music and eating.”
MATTHEW MEYER
WINEMAKER
Matthew Meyer is executive
vice president and winemaker
for The Williamsburg Winery.
Spirited Encounters “Follow
the Williamsburg Tasting
Trail that connects wineries,
breweries, meaderies,
and distilleries [such as
Copper Fox ] 2, and sample
their products. A bottle of
something locally made
makes a great souvenir.”
Thrills and Spills “For family
adventure, head to Busch
Gardens and Water Country
USA. Busch Gardens has
roller coasters, Water Country
USA has water rides, and both
have many other activities.”
Recess for Grown-Ups
“Try happy hour at Opus 9
Steakhouse or the newly
renovated patio at the
Williamsburg Inn. Both
places are inviting and have
a great staff.”
Capital Idea “The Virginia
Capital Trail connects
the state capital with the
original Colonial capital, the
Jamestown Settlement. You
can visit breweries, wineries,
and plantations as you bike or
walk along the [52-mile] trail.”
Free-for-All “The area’s best
freebie is Freedom Park.
There are bike trails, nature
trails for wildlife viewing,
historic attractions, a
playground, and — although
not free — the Go Ape
experience, where you can
zip-line through the trees. An
all-around great day. ...”
BRANDY CENTOLANZA
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Brandy Centolanza writes
for health, parenting, and
lifestyle publications and
websites, including several
based in Williamsburg.
Fun for All “My husband and
I enjoy taking our two kids to
Waller Mill Park to fish, kayak,
picnic, or hike.”
In a Nutshell “Virginia is
famous for its peanuts, and
Williamsburg has at least
two options to enjoy this
staple. The kids like the free
samples offered downtown
at The Peanut Shop [of
Williamsburg] 3, while my
husband and I recently
discovered Whitley’s Peanut
Factory. Peanut brittle and
chocolate-covered peanuts
make great gifts.”
Sweet Treat “Williamsburg
has countless ice cream and
[frozen yogurt] shops, but our
favorite is Sno-to-Go. We love
their ice cream/shaved ice
combos.”
Fit Bit “Head over to The
Williamsburg Winery for their
5K run/walk on Thursday
evenings [from August to
November], or bring your
bike out for their Cycling
Club group ride on Sunday
mornings [from March to
November]. The clubs are
noncompetitive and family-
friendly, and the best part
is, you can enjoy a glass of
wine afterward.”
NICOLE BROWN
CHARACTER INTERPRETER
Nicole Brown portrays
Ann Wager, a Colonial
schoolmistress, for the
Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation.
Cheap Eats “By far, the
best are the Jamestown Pie
Company and Pierce’s Pitt
Bar-B-Que. They are on
opposite sides of Williamsburg,
so no matter where you’re
headed, you can have a
delicious meal. The Jamestown
Pie Company has everything
from pizza to pie, always fresh!
Pierce’s has the best affordable
barbecue in the area.”
Summer Serenade “Sunset
Serenade at Chowning’s
Tavern 4 is an absolute
must. Every Friday night from
June to September, live music
from incredible local bands
plays outside this historic
tavern. It’s a great experience
and a wonderful way to blend
amazing food and drink with
spectacular music.”
New Brew “The Virginia
Beer Company is a great
place to go for atmosphere,
exceptional beer, and
fantastic live music. They
recently opened, and have
both outdoor and indoor
seating, as well as [corn bag
toss] for the kids.”
Extra! Extra! “Purchase a
copy of the 18th-century
Virginia Gazette in the Colonial
Williamsburg Post Office (which
actually does function as a
post office today). All kinds of
exciting stories will be found
that link our past to our present!”
48 INTERVAL WORLD n Issue 1, 2018
The Insiders
Todd Muskopf/Alamy Stock Photo; VisitWilliamsburg.com; VisitWilliamsburg.com; The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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