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The story behind La Hacienda: A Chesapeake staple
CHESAPEAKE, (WAVY) — The smell of fresh pan dulce fills La Hacienda Panadería, Rosticeria, Y Mas, where conchas, puerquitos and empanadas are made in-house every day. For Juan Ramos, the food means more than a good pastry. He grew up around the restaurant business, watching his parents build what would eventually become four La Hacienda […]
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Chesapeake's Eagle's Nest Fights ABC Suspension Over Parking Lot Brawl, Cites $75K Weekly Loss
The owners of Eagle's Nest Rockin' Country Bar in Chesapeake are fighting back in court after state regulators suspended the venue's alcohol license following a violent fight that began inside the bar and spilled into a nearby shopping center parking lot, injuring a patron. The suspension, which documents show took effect September 22, has already cost the Greenbrier district venue tens of thousands of dollars and left dozens of employees without paychecks.
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This Old-School Virginia Drive-In Still Makes Ice Cream Cones on a 120-Year-Old Machine
Most ice cream shops use shiny modern equipment, but one old-school Virginia drive-in is doing things very differently. That’s because a 120-year-old waffle cone machine is still hard at work, cooking thin wafers that are rolled by hand into crispy cones. Add carhop service and a fascinating connection to...
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Customers want answers after Eagles Nest permanently closes its club side and temporarily closes entire facility
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Chili Dogs, Slaw Dogs, And More Wait At These 8 Old-School Virginia Hot Dog Joints
Virginia takes its hot dogs seriously, and some of the best ones come from counters that have been running for decades. Chili, slaw, mustard, and onions pile onto simple buns at spots where the recipes haven’t changed in generations. From late-night diners to 1950s drive-ins, these eight places keep...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Virginia Drive-In Still Makes Waffle Cones On Its Original Machine
Imagine owning a machine from 1905 and your first thought is not, “Put that in a museum,” but, “Nah, keep making cones.”. That is exactly the kind of energy we respect. At this Virginia drive-in, the waffle-cone machine is still doing the job it was built for...
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10 Virginia Chili Dogs That Brought Back Serious Old-School Diner Nostalgia
Virginia has a soft spot for chili dogs, and honestly, who can blame it?. A steamed bun, a snappy hot dog, warm chili, onions, mustard, and a counter seat can turn a quick lunch into a little trip through time. From Roanoke lunch counters to beach-town fry shops and Norfolk...
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This Virginia Coffee Shop Serves Every Cup With An Inspiring Bible Verse
Coffee can wake you up, but sometimes the message on the cup is what sticks with you. In Virginia, one cafe has built its whole personality around faith, community, and making people feel welcome from the moment they walk in. The Bible-verse-on-every-cup claim deserves a little caution, but the uplifting...