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This Virginia Restaurant Built Its Entire Reputation On A Single Iconic Dish

Some restaurants build their name on ambiance, some on celebrity chefs, and some on marketing budgets that could fund a small country. Margie & Ray’s Crabhouse and Restaurant in Virginia Beach built its entire reputation on a bowl of soup, and honestly, that might be the most impressive achievement of all.

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-17

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oo-Lah Cocktails Continues Its Triple-Digit Growth, Expanding to Five States

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 24, 2026 — oo-Lah Cocktails, the award-winning, veteran-owned ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand, today announced that it continues its triple-digit growth in chain retail across Virginia and Florida, driven by new placements at Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter and The Fresh Market and expanded distribution with Total Wine & More, Kroger and Food Lion.

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-24

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These 10 Virginia Seafood Shacks Serve Fried Platters Bigger Than Your Plate

Virginia knows seafood, but some of its most memorable meals come from casual shacks where the baskets are huge, the fryers stay busy, and the tables fill with platters so packed that the rim of the plate almost disappears. Across beach towns, waterfront stops, and inland surprises, these Virginia restaurants...

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-11

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Chesapeake McDonald’s gm to donate collected first aid kits to local schools

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)- A local McDonald’s general manager is turning a grassroots effort into a big donation for Chesapeake students. Dena Lindsey-Felton, a general manager with local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Leslie Wheeler, has collected more than 200 first aid kits for Chesapeake Public Schools. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Dena and Leslie will […]

Chesapeake, VA · 09-21

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In Virginia, 7 Barbecue Joints Still Smoke Their Meat Over Real Wood The Old Way

Real barbecue takes time, and the best places in Virginia still do it the slow way, smoking meat over wood instead of rushing it with shortcuts. From Texas-style brisket in Richmond to a valley smokehouse that has been going since 1952, these spots treat patience like an ingredient. Some run...

Virginia · 09-19

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This Little Amish Bake Shoppe In Virginia Beach Pulls Folks In For Cinnamon Rolls And Fresh-From-The-Oven Pies

Some places win you over before you even reach the counter. Tucked along a busy road in Virginia Beach sits a family-run shop where pies line the shelves like a proud parade and cinnamon rolls get iced right in front of you. Word travels fast about a spot that skips...

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-18

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This Virginia Butcher Shop Is So Clean and Fresh, Locals Have Given Up on Supermarket Meat

Buying meat at the supermarket is convenient. But convenience only goes so far, especially when the quality is inconsistent. This Virginia butcher shop is so clean and fresh that locals have given up on supermarket meat entirely. The counter is spotless, the cuts are precise, and the staff knows exactly where every piece came from.

Surry County, VA · 09-16

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These 10 Virginia Tiki Bars Completely Changed The Mood Of Our Night Out

A regular night out can feel a little dull when every place looks and sounds the same. That is why tiki bars are such a fun surprise, with bright drinks, beachy music, and rooms that make you forget your to do list for a while. Around Virginia, we found spots...

Virginia · 09-15

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Win Tickets to Celebrating Meat Loaf

The Fox welcomes “Celebrating Meat Loaf” to the Ferguson Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 11, and you could be there for free!. Celebrating Meat Loaf is the only authentic reimagining of the legendary Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman songbook, performed by the alums of Meat Loaf’s official band.

Chesapeake, VA · 09-18

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This Chef-Owned Restaurant SERVES Fresh Seafood and Award-Winning Crab Soup in Virginia Beach, VA

Blue Seafood & Spirits brings fresh coastal comfort food to Virginia Beach, where seafood lovers can settle in for a flavorful, welcoming dinner. 🦀. Since 2013, this chef-owned restaurant has served carefully prepared fish, crab, oysters, shrimp, regional favorites, and warm house-made desserts. It feels like the kind of dinner...

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-18

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A Virginia Beach restaurant is successful because of an iconic item on its menu

According to the Family Destination Guide, a Virginia Beach restaurant built its entire reputation on a single iconic dish. So, what is the restaurant, and what is the signature item that has kept the restaurant successful for over six decades?

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-17

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Target steps into shoes of shuttered Kroger & officially replaces grocery store complete with new ‘larger’ food choices

A NEW Target is coming to a town in Virginia, taking over the former Kroger location. Target confirms their new store will open in Wards Corner, Norfolk’s with an official opening date set for October 11. The 129,000-square-foot store will be located at 201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk,...

Norfolk, VA · 09-08

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Wake Up Early For These 8 Virginia Roadside Diners And Their Unforgettable Breakfasts

Virginia has a way of rewarding early risers, especially the ones who pull off the highway before the sun gets too high. Scattered along old routes like US-11, Route 460, and Columbia Pike, these diners have been feeding travelers and neighbors for decades, some of them for nearly a century.

Virginia · 09-17

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This Virginia Restaurant Built Its Entire Reputation On A Single Iconic Dish

There are restaurants that have a signature dish, and then there’s Margie & Ray’s Crabhouse and Restaurant in Virginia Beach, where one particular item on the menu has taken on a life of its own. It’s the kind of dish that people plan road trips around, and that...

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-11

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10 Virginia Waterfront Restaurants We’d Recommend When You Want Dinner To Feel Like A Getaway

Some dinners feel like errands, and others feel like you accidentally booked a tiny vacation with better fries. Virginia makes the second kind easy, thanks to bays, rivers, beaches, marinas, and boardwalk views that turn a simple meal into a memory. Whether you want crab cakes near the sand, cocktails...

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-15

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HRS: Dining out for life

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – You can help make a difference just by eating dinner out. LGBT Life Center’s Dining Out For Life Hampton Roads is happening Sept. 29! It’s an event that helps them provide essential programs and services like HIV prevention, housing assistance and mental health services. Christopher Reybrouck with the LGBT Life Center joined HRS with the details.

Norfolk, VA · 09-17

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This Family-Owned Virginia Beach Bakery Has The Strawberry Rhubarb Pie People Search The Whole Coast To Find

Some cravings send people on missions. Along the Virginia coast, one dessert has folks calling family members, texting friends, and driving across town in search of a single slice. The prize is a strawberry rhubarb pie so hard to track down that finding it feels like winning a small treasure...

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-16

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Why Locals Adore This FLAVOR-Packed Seafood Boil in Virginia Beach, VA

Open Mon–Thu, 12 PM–10 PM | Fri–Sat, 12 PM–10:30 PM | Sun, 12 PM–9:30 PM. Shaking Crab brings the excitement of a Virginia Beach seafood boil straight to the table, layered with buttery sauces, Cajun seasoning, and satisfying shell-cracking action. 🦀. Diners arrive hungry for...

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-15

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Dutch Bros Coffee plans expansion with two new Hampton Roads locations

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Dutch Bros Coffee is making moves to expand its footprint in Hampton Roads, with locations in the works in Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. An official with the City of Virginia Beach confirmed the business license process is underway for a Dutch Bros Coffee location at 796 Lynnhaven Parkway. The proposed coffee shop would be next to Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Virginia Beach, VA · 09-15

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10 Virginia Fried Catfish Spots Locals Defend To The Last Crunch

Fried catfish faces one unforgiving test: the crust must stay crisp until the final bite. Virginia cooks understand it better than most. The strongest plates skip unnecessary flourishes and focus on clean fish, confident seasoning, and frying done properly. One weak step can turn dinner into a soggy disappointment. That...

Virginia · 09-08

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