The Eat List

The waterways of the Chesapeake are famous for their blue crabs, oysters, and rockfish. But you probably know that the health of the Chesapeake Bay is a little precarious. The good news is you can enjoy excellent seafood and help improve our waterways by making smart, sustainable choices when you dine. Check out our guide to sustainable seafood.

It’s July, foodies! Time to celebrate America, see if we can finish our cones before they melt all over our hands and perfect the art of picking a crab. Hit the ground running (metaphorically not physically… too hot for all that) with these Virginia Foodie events across the state. And don’t forget to keep a look out on our Instagram for how we’re celebrating July’s National Food days… we’re looking at you, National Piña Colada Day.

It’s that time of year again, foodies! Fall is here, and the holidays are just around the corner. 2020 has been a rough year for a lot of small businesses, so shopping local is more important than ever. With that in mind, we’ve compiled the ultimate gifting list for the foodies in your life. So, check it out and start spreading that holiday cheer!

October is #VirginiaWineMonth, and that brings wine festivals, harvest celebrations, and fall beer events all month long. Find an event near you and toast to the flavors of the season in the Commonwealth.

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!