Southwest Virginia is known for its mountainous terrain and scenic rural landscapes, but due to the rolling pastures and bucolic farmland, you’ll find that fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients are always on the table at restaurants in Southwest Virginia. FOR BREAKFAST White Birch…
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Recognized by publications like Bon Appetit and Food & Wine, Richmond has solidified itself as a culinary powerhouse. Maybe it’s because of the multiple James Beard nominated restaurants, or the fact that the city is one big melting pot of cultural and regional cuisine. Whatever it is that makes…
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Virginia’s gorgeous Eastern Shore is known for its oysters, outdoor activities, and pristine landscapes. Bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on the western side and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the 70-mile peninsula is ideal for those travelers that embrace coastal living without the crowds. TRIP…
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There's a lot more to oysters than just eating them. Oysters from Virginia's Eastern Shore are plucked from the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the peninsula and the Chesapeake Bay on the other, then shipped to restaurants around the world. You can find them at Whole Foods and even order them at Grand…
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This article is the fourth in a series commemorating the American Evolution – Virginia to America 1619-2019 . See article one, two, and three here. In the July/August issue of AFAR magazine, Southern Foodways Alliance Founder and Director John T. Edge begins his article “Tidewater Rising” by…
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Do you consider yourself a genuine “foodie”? Are you the type of person who makes reservations months in advance to dine at a critically acclaimed restaurant on opening night? If so, we’ve got just the thing for you. Check out these seven experiences designed for the ultimate foodies that go beyond…
Read MoreAs much as any drink, wine can taste like where it’s from. This expression of place is called terroir, from the Latin word terra, most often attributed to the French. The soil, topography, and climate of a particular area contributes to, or determines, this expression of place. This expression of…
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Virginia is the Oyster Capital of the East Coast, with over 40 million oysters sold each year since 2016, and if you have ever had a Virginia oyster, you know what all the fuss is about. These tiny yet tasty delicacies can be served raw, steamed, baked, fried, roasted…there really is no wrong way…
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Bordering the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, Virginia has direct access to some of the most delicious seafood on the East Coast. For decades, Bay residents and volunteers have spent their time, money, and energy cleaning and preserving the waterway, and these efforts paid off by creating one of…
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Virginia is known for its beaches during the summer months but the beauty of these locations doesn’t disappear during the off season. We’ve put together some of the most popular and even lesser known beaches of the state with reasons why you need to plan one last vacation of the year. VIRGINIA…
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