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Virginia SNAP customers can no longer use benefits to buy soda

New changes are now in effect for Virginians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, limiting which beverages can be purchased using EBT cards.

Virginia · 10d

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Good Trouble is Brewing at Its New Roastery in Arlington, Virginia

Coffee isn’t all that’s brewing at Good Trouble Roasters, a new roastery cafe that opened in Arlington, Virginia, in late October, but it does form the heart of the business. Head-turning murals, multicolored seating and green walls reflect the creative spirit of the coffee company, whose roasting operations...

Virginia · 8d
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Virginia SNAP Shoppers Can No Longer Buy Soda, Diet Soda or Carbonated Energy Drinks Starting Nov. 1, as the State's Rolls Fall by 74,719

Starting Nov. 1, Virginia SNAP can't buy soda, diet soda or carbonated energy drinks, as USDA data show the state's rolls fell by 74,719 in a year.

Virginia · 12d

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A Virginia Father Spent Three Years Turning An Old Tire Shop Into A Zombie-Themed Pizzeria Inspired By His Son

An old tire shop became a zombie-themed pizzeria because a teenager loved zombies. Seriously, that’s the family inspiration behind one of the more unusual restaurant concepts you’ll encounter. The Virginia business opened in 2022 after its owner spent more than three years transforming the former automotive space. His...

Richmond, VA · 10d
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10 Virginia Mom And Pop Diners Where The Welcome Feels As Good As The Food

Country music legend Hank Williams is said to have eaten his last meal at a tiny burger counter in Virginia. That same counter is still flipping burgers and spinning milkshakes today. I can’t stop thinking about that. It sent me hunting for more family diners with stories built right...

Virginia · 10d

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Nine Virginia Small-Town Cafes Where The Waitress Knows Your Order Before You Sit Down

Some of the best meals in Virginia are served in towns so small you could miss them with one blink. These are the cafes where the coffee comes out fast, the plates are generous, and the regulars barely need a menu. From the Shenandoah Valley to the Rappahannock River and...

Virginia · 9d

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Virginia SNAP customers can no longer use benefits to buy soda

New changes are now in effect for Virginians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, limiting which beverages can be purchased using EBT cards.

Virginia · 10d

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10 Virginia Apple Cider Donut Stops That Make Fall Road Trips Even Sweeter

One Virginia roadside stop folds apple butter right into its cinnamon doughnuts. I read that and immediately wanted a map. Another orchard on this list crushes and squeezes its own apples weekly in the fall. That sweet unpasteurized cider comes from the same family whose third and fourth generations bake in the farm market kitchen.

Virginia · 10d

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10 Virginia Restaurants Serving Comfort Food Without The Hefty Price Tag

One diner on this list never locks up for the night. It stays open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so French toast at 3 a.m. is a real option. That detail hooked me right away. Another spot runs a hot bar loaded with pork chops, beef tips, and mashed potatoes.

Virginia · 12d

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This Old-School Virginia Bakery Has Been Making Family Recipes Since 1935

One of the owners here is affectionately known as the donut lady. Honestly, I can’t think of a better job title in all of Virginia. The donuts carry that nickname for a reason. Blueberry cake, applesauce, and classic glazed are some of the big names. On weekends, the line can stretch right out the door.

Culpeper, VA · 12d

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Road-Trippers On I-5 Should Know These 5 Virginia Country Buffets Worth Exiting For

Long drives through Virginia have a way of turning lunch into a gamble, with the same fast-food signs popping up at every exit. Quick heads-up for anyone mapping the route: Virginia has no I-5, so the stops below sit along I-81, the big highway that runs through the Shenandoah Valley and down into Southwest Virginia.

Virginia · 10d

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10 Virginia Meat Markets That Are Worth Visiting For More Than Just The Cuts

Camel jerky is sitting in a deli case in rural Virginia right now, and I can’t stop thinking about it. That same shop also sells alligator, elk, and wild boar. Then it turns around and scoops soft-serve for dessert. Once I started digging, the surprises kept stacking up. One...

Virginia · 11d

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10 Virginia Small Town Restaurants That Make The Drive Worth Every Mile

One restaurant on this list serves dinner inside an old gristmill, with a water wheel and grindstones sitting outside. Another runs out of a stone inn that dates to 1728. I love that kind of detail. Virginia hides a lot of its best food in small towns, some with fewer...

Virginia · 11d

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Virginia McDonald’s among worst-rated in America

SEO Backlinks analyzed more than 20 million Google reviews across 12,834 U.S. McDonald’s restaurants to identify the best and worst-rated locations. Keep reading to see which restaurant was ranked the worst and which restaurant took the top spot.

Virginia · 20d

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When Winter Hits The Mountains, These 7 Southwest Virginia Diners Keep The Coffee Hot And Gravy Thick

Cold mornings in the Southwest Virginia mountains call for a warm booth, a full mug, and a plate of biscuits under a blanket of gravy. Small towns from Damascus to Blacksburg still have the kind of diners where the coffee keeps coming and nobody rushes you out the door. These...

Virginia · 12d

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10 Incredible Chocolate Shops In Virginia You Need To Visit If You Love Sweet Treats

One Virginia chocolate shop sells bars printed with the same pattern found on its town’s famous bricks. Edible local history? I am absolutely here for that. Well, the surprises just keep coming. A small mountain town has a shop known for a saffron-infused chocolate bar. Saffron and chocolate. Who...

Virginia · 11d

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Six Virginia Pie Shops Where Fall Baking Has Been A Family Tradition For Decades

When the leaves start turning in Virginia, a lot of us start thinking about pie. Not the grocery store kind, but the kind baked by people who have been rolling crust for years, sometimes for generations. This list covers six spots across the state, from a roadside cafe near Route...

Virginia · 11d

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7 Wegmans Secrets Employees Wish Virginians Knew

You can know your favorite Wegmans aisle by heart and still get surprised at checkout. Some store policies only come up once something goes wrong, and Virginians who shop there may not hear about them until then. Here’s what employees wish more shoppers knew before their next trip. 1....

Virginia · 13d

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10 Virginia Old School Diners Where The Coffee Is Hot And The Welcome Feels Familiar

A country music legend ate his last meal at a little burger counter in Virginia, and that counter still serves burgers today. I can’t stop thinking about that. It’s history you can sit next to with a cup of coffee. Another diner on my list got its start...

Virginia · 13d

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Downtown Staunton businesses reflect on another successful ‘Shop and Dine’ season

As another season of Staunton’s “Shop and Dine Out in Downtown” initiative comes to a close Sunday.

Staunton, VA · 9d