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11 Virginia Restaurants That Locals Say Deserve Michelin-Star Recognition

A restaurant doesn’t need a Michelin star to serve a meal that feels extraordinary. Plenty of kitchens earn devoted followings through thoughtful cooking, memorable dishes, and the kind of consistency that keeps diners talking. Virginia has restaurants that take food seriously without making every dinner feel like a formal...

Virginia · 9d
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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...

Virginia · 8d
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Christmas Market at New Dulles Expo Center Is Canceled

Bad news for holiday shoppers: The 33rd annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market planned for November 6 to 8 at the new Dulles Town Center expo space is canceled. The market’s events management group posted the update on Facebook. “Dulles Town Center management informed us today that the venue will not have the required permits in time to host our event,” the post says. “We are deeply disappointed, as we know many of you looked forward to shopping with our talented artisans this weekend.”

Virginia · 8d
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North Carolinians, Virginians and South Carolinians Who Shop at Food Lion Can Earn a $20 Coupon Before Thanksgiving

Your Food Lion receipt probably ends up wadded in a pocket before you reach your car. But this fall, the line printed at the bottom is worth reading. It shows how your in-store trips are adding up, and it’s easy to miss while you’re juggling grocery bags. Here’s...

South Carolina · 8d
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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of Virginia Loves

There are places you eat at, and then there are places you think about for weeks afterward, and Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center in Virginia Beach belongs to that second, much more exclusive category. Virginia has no shortage of good food, but legendary is a different standard entirely. The Commonwealth...

Virginia Beach, VA · 18d

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10 Virginia Restaurants Serving Biscuits And Gravy Worth Getting Up Early For

One Virginia breakfast spot bakes its bread and biscuits right in the front window, where passersby can watch the action. I love that detail. It turns a simple biscuit into a little sidewalk show. The state takes this dish more seriously than I expected. One kitchen tucks sausage gravy, eggs,...

Virginia · 8d

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Nothing Beats The Nostalgic Charm Of This Legendary Small-Town Virginia Diner

Somewhere between the Blue Ridge Mountains and a plate of buttermilk pancakes, you’ll find exactly the kind of morning you didn’t know you needed, and Kathy’s in Staunton, Virginia is where that morning happens. This is the diner that Shenandoah Valley locals have been quietly guarding like...

Staunton, VA · 6d

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Virginia SNAP recipients can no longer use benefits to buy certain carbonated sugary drinks

Virginia · 6d

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The 540: National Chinese Takeout Day Taste Test

Nov. 5 is National Chinese Takeout Day, and on The 540 on Thursday 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas and 10 News Producers Caroline Rogers and Ariana Moyer taste-tested some Chinese takeout classics. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built around the people, places and ideas that make Southwest and...

Virginia · 7d

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The Southern Fast Food Chain That's Taking McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches Down A Peg

The best breakfast sandwiches are often found in lesser-known places, and this Southern fast food chain is slowly making a name for itself in that area.

North Carolina · 10d

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7 Virginia Ham Facts Virginians Take More Seriously Than Out-of-Staters Expect

For a lot of Virginians, ham is more than something to slice for dinner. There’s a long history and real pride behind it, and visitors don’t always see that coming. Here are the ham facts that can start a friendly argument. 1. Dry-Salt Cure. Virginia ham starts with...

Virginia · 15d

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If You Love Old Hot Dog Stands, These 7 Virginia Spots Have Been Grilling For Decades

Some of the best hot dogs in Virginia come from counters that opened before your grandparents were born. These spots kept their menus short, their prices friendly, and their chili recipes close to home. In this list, you will find seven stands and diners across the state, from Roanoke to...

Virginia · 9d

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Live Más: The Taco Bell 50K Is Returning to Northern Virginia

If you’ve ever wanted to simultaneously exert your body in two different yet equally extreme ways, here’s your opportunity. The Taco Bell 50K is returning to the Northern Virginia and DC area on November 27. Eat your heart out, then run it off. The run first came to...

Virginia · 7d

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Travelers Taking Route 9 Still Find These 9 Virginia Diners Serving Plates Like It’s 1960

Interstate exits are full of chain restaurants, but the old highway running through the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia tells a different story. Along US Route 11 and the small towns it connects, a handful of diners, drive-ins, and hot dog counters still serve food the way they did decades ago.

Virginia · 9d

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A little whipped cream goes a long way: Pieing JMU students to the face for fundraising events

Some people throw their money toward a good cause; at JMU, some students pay to throw a pie in someone’s face. With whipped cream flying and students lining up for their chance to pie someone, campus organizations are turning a messy activity into an opportunity to give back. For...

Harrisonburg, VA · 7d

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Families Drive Back To This Virginia Mennonite Market For Homestyle Cooking That Tastes Like A Meal At Grandma’s Table

About 180 kinds of homemade canned goods sit in one store here. That’s apple butter, pickles, relishes, and pie filling, all lined up like a pantry that never ends. The jars are only one stop. A cafe serves burgers, salads, baked goods, and homemade ice cream. Another shop sells...

Harrisonburg, VA · 20d

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Virginia SNAP Shoppers Can No Longer Buy Soda or Diet Soda, but Lemonade and Juice Still Qualify

Since Nov. 1, 2026, Virginia SNAP no longer covers soda, diet soda, zero-sugar soda or carbonated energy drinks. Lemonade, juice, tea, milk and sports drinks still qualify.

Virginia · 9d

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Six Virginia Raw Bars Where Locals Shuck Through The Cold Months

Old Chesapeake wisdom says oysters taste best in months with an R in them, and Virginians take that seriously. When the weather turns cold, the water cools down and the oysters get firmer, saltier, and sweeter. That makes winter the best time to pull up a stool at a raw...

Virginia · 8d