Virginia’s story is interwoven into the very fabric of American history, not only as the home of the first permanent English settlement but also home to the longest continuous experience of Black history and culture in America. When the first enslaved Africans were brought to the shores of Hampton…
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The arrival of fall marks apple time in Virginia - and one of the best ways to enjoy Virginia’s apple harvest is by making a stop at one or more of the numerous cideries throughout the state. There is truly a Virginia cider for every palate and preference: cideries in Virginia can be found in both…
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There are a select few places in Virginia that, when mentioned in conversation with another Virginian, will result in the telling of a personal story or anecdotal experience. Most of these are historical sites or landmarks, but, occasionally, a community gem will stand out for another reason. One…
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There is no better time to experience Virginia’s unique culinary scene than during Restaurant Week, a foodie extravaganza when some of the best restaurants around the Commonwealth offer incredible multi-course meals for a fraction of the price. Use our restaurant week guide to mark your calendars…
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The latest addition to Virginia’s craft beverage industry, the Fermentation Farm Trail winds through the pastoral landscape of Louisa County, connecting three wineries, two breweries, and a cidery in a farm-to-glass route. The trail borders Interstate 64 between Richmond and Charlottesville on the…
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If you spent the past few weeks following HBO Max’s hit culinary show, The Big Brunch, created and hosted by Emmy® winner Dan Levy, you were probably thrilled to see three Virginia chefs compete with seven other undiscovered culinary voices from around the country. But that excitement hit a new…
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Virginia is bursting with farmers markets, farm-to-table and locally grown sourced eateries. Visitors and locals enjoy a wide variety of foodie experiences, including ghost kitchens, food trucks and restaurants. Meet Trey Owens (he/him), owner of two Richmond, VA-based restaurants - Soul Taco and…
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A Pennsylvania native, Chef Joy Crump built her culinary career throughout the country. From Los Angeles to Atlanta, her story started in the hustle and bustle of big cities, under some of the nation’s best chefs, but landed her here in Fredericksburg, where she brings her passion for farm-to-table…
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The 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup Case recognizes the best of the best wines in Virginia, choosing only a dozen wines to represent the 300+ wineries found throughout the Commonwealth. 2024 marks another record-breaking year for the Virginia wine industry, with over 750 total entries, 79 winning…
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Use this dining guide to support Virginia’s Latino-owned restaurants and experience why Virginia stands for AMOR. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but to highlight a few of the restaurants that make Virginia a beautiful and inclusive place. Over 732,000 Hispanics reside in Virginia…
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