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Love is officially in the air, foodies! It may not feel like it yet, but Valentine’s Day is a little over 2 weeks away! Need some date night ideas for your sweetie? Or maybe you’re planning on staying in with the fam. No matter what your plans are, we’ve got you covered! Our list of Valentine’s Day specials and treats spans the entire Commonwealth and includes dinner specials, group deals, treats to-go, local delivery, and more! Now’s the time to plan your V-Day festivities, and we all know that the way to a foodie’s heart is through their stomach!

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!

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!

You may not know it, but 2020 is a banner year for Virginia Spirits. It commemorates 400 years of distilling in Virginia. No, that’s not a typo. The first recorded distillery was founded in 1620 in Southampton, Virginia. George Thorpe stated in a letter to The Virginia Company that he made a “goode drinke of Indian corne,” aka WHISKEY! What better way to celebrate that heritage than with a boozy celebration of one of Virginia’s oldest and proudest industries? Enter Virginia Spirits Month!

Marshall’s Field & Main Restaurant has been nominated for a RAMMY by The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington as a finalist in the Best Wine Program category. Owned by Neal and Star Wavra, this is Field & Main’s first RAMMY nomination since opening their farm-to-table upscale casual restaurant in September 2016.

On Monday, June 1, Virginia ABC stores will offer a complimentary 50ml of Virginia Distillery Company’s new American Single Malt Courage & Conviction with a purchase of $25 or more in spirits or wines, while supplies last. A few days following the promotion, Virginia Distillery Company will host a virtual tasting of Courage & Conviction on Facebook Live on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. to give consumers the opportunity to learn more about the whisky and the production process.

Hey, foodies! As you may have heard, Governor Northam announced plans to begin slowly reopening businesses starting May 15th. Virginia’s Phase 1 plan includes restaurants (yay!) except for those in Northern Virginia. The Coronavirus is serious business, so there will, understandably, be a lot of changes to your favorite spots to dine. Eating out might feel a little different so we wanted to share a guide for what you can expect.

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.

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.”

These are scary times, foodies. COVID-19 has upended the normal way of life for almost everyone, but there is also a lot to be hopeful about. Local communities all around the state, nation, and world are chipping in and helping their neighbors in need. Wondering what you can do? Or maybe you, yourself, need a little help. Either way, this article is for you. It’s broken down by region to give you a good idea of resources near you. We also have some state-wide resources that apply to all Virginians, including small food businesses..