The Eat List

Picking out our favorite foodie accounts wasn’t easy, but we buckled down and did just that to show you how and where we find our foodie inspo. These are some inspiring and influential bloggers, Instagrammers, and flavor-combiners we love!

Warm weather and dining al fresco are making their way back to the Commonwealth, so you know what that means… Road trip! Like any good foodie, we plan any and all trips around food: what we’re going to eat and where we’re going to eat it. So, with that in mind, we’ve compiled an ultimate rundown of all of our favorite Virginia restaurants. This list covers the whole state, so you can get your grub on in every corner of the Commonwealth. Happy travels!

Whether you’re crunching the shells under your feet at the bar, digging into a bag during the ninth inning, or whipping up a classic PB&J, peanuts rank among America’s most iconic foods. Virginia has been a peanut hotspot since the 19th century, and gives its name to a variety celebrated as the “Cadillac of peanuts.”

The Taste of Blue Ridge Root to Table Culinary series is a voice for chefs, farmers, and local foodies who support sustainable food sourcing. The events will occur in the northern Shenandoah Valley and the panhandle of West Virginia.

Whether you plan to visit family, or cozy up at home this year, shopping local and supporting small businesses can make your gift-giving have a meaningful impact. To help you out, we’ve found 15 ways to share your holiday love with Virginia-made products that are sure to please your family and friends.