Foodies are in luck because September is packed with foodie events and activities in Virginia. We’re talking food truck battles, oyster roasts, apple harvest festivals, beer benefits, and more unique foodie throwdowns all across the state.

Our foodies come from all types of backgrounds. One of our favorite foodies, full-time hair salon owner and part-time artisanal home cocktail enthusiast, made this killer drink with Virginia moonshine from Belle Isle. It was simple and amazing, so we had to share. Cheers!

For many people, August signals the end of summer. Soon, thoughts of fall will start pouring in like pumpkin spice lattes. As much as we like a frothy coffee that tastes like jumping in a pile of leaves, we’re not quite ready for summer to be over…

A hearty yet delightfully summer filled savory pie of roasted summer heirloom tomatoes, paired with a super creamy parmesan and garlic filling. Perfect for any meal of the day! Recipe adapted slightly from Bon Appetit and Paleo Running Mama.

This fully loaded local sandwich is bursting with local flavor – with everything from local chicken to pork belly, most ingredients in this sandwich can be found form just about any farmer in Southwest Virginia. If you just can’t wait to make this sammy yourself, pop into Heartwood in Abingdon while this is on their summer lunch menu. 

This scrumptious pizza recipe is provided to us by fellow Virginia foodie, Kelliann. Utilizing fresh, local summer ingredients this pie is customizable to whatever seasonal veggies you like best. 

This delightfully light, sweet dessert is sure to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike. Fresh-picked strawberries make all the difference in this recipe. Topped with an irresistible glaze, these buns got you covered from breakfast to dessert.

With all of these food, drink, and music festivals in and around Virginia this August, there’s no excuse to be bored.

A. Smith Bowman Distillery is announcing the second release in its Experimental Series, which includes distilled spirits from a wide range of expressions, separate from its Abraham Bowman whiskey releases. This experimental release features a rum titled Virginia Rum.

Want the local’s guide to eating in the 757? We asked Jarrell Williams, a devoted local food-lover (or as you may know him, _Nomarama_ on Instagram) to show us around some of his favorite spots in the Hampton Roads area. And let us tell you, this guy gets around, y’all.