The Drink List

Hey ham fans! You may have heard that Edwards Smokehouse, a Virginia institution, has merged with another multi-generational meat business Burgers’ Smokehouse. Since we know our foodies are interested in all things ham-related, we thought we should share this message from Edward’s Smokehouse’s National Wholesale Sales Manager and Resident “Hamevangelist” Keith D. Roberts. Long live Virginia Ham!

This wild rice and butternut squash salad makes a great Thanksgiving side dish because it’s colorful and a little unexpected. Since this dish is vegan and gluten-free, everyone can enjoy it!

Todd Thrasher’s riff on the Old Fashioned plays homage to his home state with the Virginia figs and local rye. Kick back with this stirred up classic.

Setting out the crab pots, reeling them in, and cooking up your catch in water, vinegar, and a whole lot of Old Bay spice, remains an iconic summer activity for young and old alike along Virginia’s beaches. Take a look at a few of our favorite VA foodie seafood spots…

We don’t know about you, but after last year, we are just itching to get out there and try new restaurants. But where to go? There are tons of locally sourced restaurants, cafés, and hotspots that have opened in the past year, and we did the dirty work of finding them for you! From Richmond to the Highlands, we put together a killer list of new restaurants that are sure to satisfy any foodie!

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!