May Foodie Activities

Ironclad Distillery Co. is proud to announce the release of its first new product since the launch of its flagship bourbon: Ironclad Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Coffee Barrels.

“Shooting Point Oysters produces handcrafted oysters on their family farm and they have a damn good time doing it.”  Tom Gallivan and his wife, Ann, ventured into cage culturing hatchery-produced oysters 17 years ago. Their combined experience in shellfish research and commercial fishing blend to create a company that is committed to produce sustainable shellfish on one of the last standing Eastern Shore oyster houses.

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN), formerly known as the Roanoke Regional Food System Partnership, is granting more than $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region. The following organizations received funding: Virginia Cooperative Extension, One Valley Inc., Feeding Southwest Virginia, Highland Park Elementary School, Lick Run Community Development Corporation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, and Cave Spring Elementary School PTA.

2021 is winding down, but November is coming on strong and full of fantastic foodie flavors and events. There is plenty to choose from — savory seafood, barbecue, ciders, and warm soup and chili. November is the month of giving thanks, so let’s be thankful there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate food, wine, and music. Check out our full list of events, and get out there and enjoy!

Forget Taco Tuesday, how about tacos every day? For breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a late-night snack, tacos deliver a burst of flavor in a handy, edible wrapper. Tacos are so popular, we think you could travel the state and have a taco at every stop. With that in mind, we thought we’d explore a Virginia Taco Trail. Dreaming of tacos, we took to social media and asked our followers to give a shout out to their favorite place, and y’all definitely delivered. So here goes! The official Virginia Foodie Taco Trail: