The Dine List

????It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ????Get ready for December, foodies–cause it’s a doozy. These festivals, classes, and events are sure to get you out of the house and into the spirit! From a ham and cocktail pairing, cookie fests, and even a chili cook-off with Santa, this December is chock-full of festivities that every foodie can enjoy. So get out there and make merry, foodies!

This year, 10 products from 8 companies in Virginia have been selected as finalists for the 2023 Good Food Awards. 

Dedicated to recognizing and supporting sustainable farming and local food production, The Good Food Foundation awards the most exemplary products from all over the world each year. The 2023 award finalists have been announced, and the products from Virginia are truly remarkable! 

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Scrap the list of generic big-box items and use our Good Gift Guide to buy the special foodies in your life something local, unique, and most importantly – tasty.

Feeling those annual end-of-summer blues? Well, you can forget ‘em! Fall is all-out awesome in Virginia, especially for those of us who love a good meal (or two.) The Harvest season means there’s a smorgasbord of good stuff coming out of farm and field this time of year. Harvest festivals are pretty common, but we think that Virginia has something special when it comes to getting out there and celebrating the season.

The season of gifting – and eating! – is upon us, and December is the perfect time for a winter market trip for local holiday gifts. But this month is not all about the shopping; we’ve got plenty of date night ideas (craft cocktail lessons, anyone?) or bring the kids along for adventures in baking or a visit with the jolly old elf himself. Whatever you choose, there is plenty to see and do before that final New Year’s Eve countdown.