It’s October foodie friends, which means fall is officially here! This month is jam-packed with Fall/Food Festivals, Oktoberfests, Oysterfests, beer and wine events, food trucks, and much more. Now is the perfect time to explore some new tastes, so check out our list below.
Virginia Distillery Company has been nominated in USA Today’s 2022 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for Best Craft Whiskey Distillery for the third consecutive year. The contest allows the public to vote for their favorite distillery once a day until Monday, September 26. A panel of American spirits experts selected Virginia Distillery Company and 19 other distilleries for the contest.
It’s September, which means summer is winding down, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of festivities to enjoy. This month is packed with food, wine, beer, and cider festivals to celebrate these last days of warmer weather. Check out our list below for some outdoor foodie fun.
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.
August is here foodies! This month there are plenty of events that celebrate our local farmers and their produce, crabs, craft beer, wine and bourbon. Whatever you’re in the mood for, this list is sure to have something for you. Get out there and take advantage of the last and best days of summer!
One of the summer’s greatest pleasures is visiting your local ice cream shop to enjoy a favorite flavor or try something new. That simple, wondrous pleasure has held throughout the challenging past few years of the pandemic, creating a 6% increase in U.S. production and sales, which translate to 1 billion gallons of ice cream sold! Read on to learn more about ice cream in Virginia.
July is National Culinary Arts Month, and Virginia sure has plenty to celebrate! This month brings us lots of music, food, and restaurant events to satisfy your foodie cravings. It’s also National Grilling Month, so dive into all that GOOD grilled food. Plenty of flowers and fruits hit their peak this time of year, so check out the list below to enjoy everything July offers!
There’s nothing worse than having all your lovely fresh produce go to waste before it goes into your belly. Ensure you properly store your purchases as soon as you get home from the farmer’s market.
Each fruit or vegetable has its preferred location, so before you leave the farmer’s market, ask the grower the best location for each type of food: the fridge, the countertop, or a cool room or pantry.
June is here with warmer weather and plenty of festivals for our fellow foodies. This month is full of cultural events, barbecues and brews suited for the warmer weather. Check out the list below to find something to satisfy your cravings and get you out of the house!
Hey there, berry lovers! It’s strawberry season, and we’re feeling the excitement in the air! There’s nothing quite like biting into a juicy, ripe strawberry fresh from the vine. But why settle for store-bought when you can go on an adventure and pick your own at a U-pick patch?
