eNewsletter
for Virginia February 2008
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Romance and History are yours in Virginia this February!
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| Alex Montiel is serving up a Culinary Revolution! |
 Tantalizing local specialties from more than 2,000 restaurants beckon you to Virginia. Your palate will delight in our home-grown cuisine! From fresh produce and Chesapeake Bay seafood to those delicious Smithfield hams, Virginia offers nine regions of distinct flavors.Chef Alex Montiel of la Cocina del Sol and Brasserie Montiel & Coffee House is one of the chefs leading our culinary revolution. Chef Montiel's love of local ingredients coupled with his authentic Mexican- and Southwestern-influenced menus have made him a top Virginia chef and his restaurants all the craze. Watch Chef Montiel create his heart-shaped appetizer (pictured below) and learn more about his passion for great food in Virginia. |
| Indulge in all that is Valentine's Day! |
 Wine, chocolate, roses, multi-course dinners and festivals await you in Virginia. Eat in Virginia this Valentine's Day - we're one of the top food and wine destinations in the country! Check out our special Wine & Valentine events, including the Virginia Wine Expo!
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| Celebrate Black History in Virginia |
 Proud, rich African-American heritage is something that visitors to Virginia can relive through sites, artifacts, events and special travel packages across the state.~ 51 Cool Places for Kids ~ Hampton African-American Heritage Sites |
| Virginia boasts the most ... |
 Did you know that Virginia produced four of the first five presidents and has given these United States eight total? Celebrate! In recognition of our founding fathers and in honor of Presidents Day, plan to visit sites associated with Virginia's Presidents.· Mount Vernon · Woodlawn Plantation · Monticello · Tuckahoe Plantation · Montpelier · Belle Grove Plantation · Ash Lawn-Highland · Fort Monroe · Berkeley Plantation · North Bend Plantation · Woodrow Wilson Birthplace & Presidential Library |
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Wine for Valentine's |
| Here's a toast to love and romance! Don't forget to order these beautiful Virginia is for Lovers etched wine glasses (set of 4) when you book your Valentine's getaway to Virginia! Order from the Virginia is for Lovers Shop today! |