The Dine List

Here in Virginia, we’re lucky to have a truly world-class seafood resource right at our big, briny doorstep. But today we’re specifically talking that bodacious bivalve, the Virginia oyster: delectable raw or cooked, longtime quarry of the legendary Chesapeake Bay watermen, and a vital player in the Bay’s precious ecosystem.

June 2 is National Donut Day and we are celebrating by giving you the best donut deals around Virginia!

Do you enjoy the spicier things in life? We do too! Nothing cuts through the winter blues like eating something that’s mind-meltingly fiery. So we compiled a list of our favorite ways to bring the heat. This zesty lineup covers dishes from some of our favorite VA restaurants as well as a few ways to spice up your home-cooking. Hope you have some Tums handy, cause this list is fire!

Virginia’s rich history carries with it some time-tested traditions for making good alcohol, and these distilleries have raised the bar by adding a modern touch. From across the Old Dominion, we found foodie treasures bottled with class in good company and aged atmosphere.

From beer and wine fests to barbecue and food trucks, April is the perfect time to get together with family and friends, and enjoy the best of Virginia. It’s also National Garden Month — the perfect time to get your hands dirty in your own garden.