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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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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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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Use this dining guide* to support Virginia’s Black-owned restaurants and experience why Virginia stands for LOVE. *This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but to highlight a few of the restaurants that help make Virginia a beautiful and inclusive place. Love Local: Regionally-Focused…
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There’s no better date night than the classic dinner and a movie. The movie is the easy part, but where should you take your sweetie out to eat? Someplace that’s intimate, cozy, and candlelit is always a good choice. We’re here to help take the guesswork out of date night dinners with this list of…
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Many beach towns tend to quiet down outside of the summer months, but not Virginia Beach. The coastal city keeps busy all year long, where residents and visitors alike enjoy the waterfront, festivals and of course, the food. Whether you’re craving seafood by the water, a lively brunch atmosphere, or…
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Roanoke—also known as the Star City for the illuminated star that sits atop Mill Mountain—shines in more ways than one. The small city in the Blue Ridge Mountains is surrounded with beautiful vistas and green space, and delicious dining options are aplenty. Old standbys like Texas Tavern, in…
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If you consider yourself a foodie, you've definitely heard the term farm to table. But this phrase has become more of a culinary buzzword and less of a defining characteristic for restaurants, losing a lot of real meaning within the food community along the way. However, Virginia has a number of…
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A visit to Charlottesville can suit just about anyone’s taste. Blue Ridge Mountain views, historic homes, hiking, and vineyard-hopping are all easily accessible when you visit this cozy, vibrant town. The culinary scene can also please any palate, with options ranging from a popular Neapolitan…
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