Here in Virginia, we’re lucky to have a truly world-class seafood resource right at our big, briny doorstep. But today we’re specifically talking that bodacious bivalve, the Virginia oyster: delectable raw or cooked, longtime quarry of the legendary Chesapeake Bay watermen, and a vital player in the Bay’s precious ecosystem.
There’s treasure in store for Bedford, Virginia. Beale’s, the first brewery in the town of Bedford, announced today that it will open its doors to the public on June 24 at 510 Grove Street.
June 2 is National Donut Day and we are celebrating by giving you the best donut deals around Virginia!
Eating local has never been so easy, especially when Virginia is full of great farmers’ markets. We’re giving you the lowdown on peak season at Virginia farmers’ markets, with a handy cheat sheet to download and use!
The Sixth Annual Tom Tom Founders Festival kicked off this week in Charlottesville with over 60 bands, 300 speakers, and 400 community organizations. From block parties to food truck rallies, you won’t go hungry during all the festivities.
Monticello will mark the 274th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth with a celebration and ceremony on the West Lawn with a pre-ceremony performance beginning at 9:45 a.m., featuring a keynote address by Chef Alice Waters, the 2017 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership.
The height of festival season in Old Dominion is fast approaching, and we want our foodies to be ready. Check out our handy breakdown of festivals in Virginia, from the Tom Tom Founders Festival to FloydFest. We’ll tell you where to go to celebrate the summertime—and, of course, where to answer to your appetite!
John XXIII Montessori Children’s Center in Front Royal, VA will be hosting its 9th annual SlowFoodVastWine™ event on April 29th, 2017 at Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery.
Setting out the crab pots, reeling them in, and cooking up your catch in water, vinegar, and a whole lot of Old Bay spice, remains an iconic summer activity for young and old alike along Virginia’s beaches. Take a look at a few of our favorite VA foodie seafood spots…
The farm-to-store restaurant concept is growing, but can be tricky to master. Luckily Gentle Harvest, with a location in Marshall (and soon Winchester) has had success bringing fresh, local products to consumers in Virginia.
