The weather is finally heating up and so are the foodie events all around the state. The month of March has something for everyone: Mardi Gras lovers, mac n’ cheese enthusiasts, oyster fans and everyone who just enjoys the warm Virginia sunshine and some yummy food. Embrace the coming of spring, VA Foodie style.

February in Virginia and DC is full of chocolates, wine, spirits, beer, and of course – love. Express your love for the local food and drink scene by checking out some of these events hosted by Virginia businesses.

Here at Virginia Foodie, our approach to food is a very holistic one. Our mission is to celebrate our region and bring to you, dear readers and eaters, all the things that we love: Good Food, Good People, and Good Brands. Whether you call it local food, regional fare, or farm-to-table…it’s really a simple call to action–that we all should eat like we give a damn.

There is a great group of foodies that are helping out their community during the Government Shutdown. We rounded up the best food and drink deals in the Virginia, DC, and Maryland areas to help those affected by the current government shutdown.

The Virginia Beer Company ended 2018 on a high note, receiving a European Beer Star Award for its Elbow Patches Oatmeal Stout recipe in the worldwide Dry Stout category!

January is the start of a new year and what better way to ring in 2019 than learning some new skills with cooking classes? This month is full of workshops and demos to add some new skills to your foodie arsenal, as well as some fun events to enjoy the act of simply eating and drinking.

Locke Store is the kind of regional business we love to support here at VA Foodie and is your ideal one-stop holiday shopping destination. Find handmade baked goods, savory dishes, and local products to make any holiday season cheery and bright.

Meet the talented culinary team at Locke Store in Millwood, VA. Pastry chef, Monica Beaudoin shared her irresistible recipe for homemade Bartlett pear upside down cake here with us. Homemade caramel, fresh pears, and plenty of sugar – this cake is sure to be a hit for the holidays.

Even as the temperatures are dropping, Virginia is fired up with seasonal, foodie spirit. From holiday cookie classes to winter dinner pairings, there’s an event for every foodie to get in on the fun this month.

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Scrap the list of generic big-box items and use our Good Gift Guide to buy the special foodies in your life something local, unique, and most importantly – tasty.