Author: Liz Thomson

You can be forgiven for being unfamiliar with, even skeptical of, the term “Virginia barbecue.” When most people think barbecue epicenters, they probably think North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Kansas City—but not necessarily the Old Dominion. And while you’ve long been able to enjoy fantastic American barbecue in the state of multiple styles, homegrown Virginian preparations are enjoying a smokin’-hot, finger-lickin’-good revival well worth celebrating.

Norfolk may be known for the Navy, but it’s so much bigger than that, y’all. In the past few years, Norfolk has truly become a foodie destination, with tons of top-notch places to get your local eats on. We asked our followers about their favorite Norfolk eateries, and they delivered! So check out our list of Norfolk’s finest foodie stops that source local ingredients, and dig in!

We’re knee-deep in the season of cookies and casseroles, and all things carb-y. We’re definitely fans of holiday feasting, but we love veggies too. One of the downsides of winter is that eating fresh this time of year is so HARD. We know the struggle is real, and like all things, balance is key. So munch on those Santa cookies and drink that hot cocoa, but be sure to eat some greens from time to time, too. From growing a cold-tolerant garden and visiting year-round farmers markets, to canning veggies and drinking cold-pressed juice, here are a few ways to make sure you get your vitamins when the weather outside is frightful: