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14 Unexpected U.S. Cities for Food Lovers (Beyond the Usual Picks)
Most people think of New York, San Francisco, or New Orleans when planning a food trip. But some of the most exciting eating in America is happening in cities that rarely make the headlines. From Sonoran hot dogs in Arizona to wood-fired breads in Virginia, these fourteen destinations offer bold...
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People Drive From All Over Virginia To Eat At This Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Joint
The moment you pull up to Barbeque Exchange in Gordonsville, Virginia, you realize you’ve stumbled upon something special – a place where smoke signals rise from behind an unassuming white building, beckoning hungry travelers like a siren song. The intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats hits you before you...
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Cigar box + 3 strings = guitar
Jeff York makes good use of them. Oasis Fine Art & Craft in downtown Harrisonburg displays his talent with decorated cigar-box guitars. He turns the boxes into colorful three-string electric guitars and other instruments with one, two, four, five … up to eight strings. Those include dulcimers, ukuleles, mandolins, fiddles and one-string acoustic “canjos,” or banjos made with any type of can as a resonator.
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This Historic Train Station Restaurant In Virginia Is A Mouthwatering Portal To Old-World Bavaria
Think you’ve tasted authentic German food? Think again. Tucked inside a century-old train station in Fredericksburg, there’s a restaurant that doesn’t just serve schnitzel and sauerkraut, it transports you straight to a Bavarian hall without the transatlantic flight. The Alpine Chef isn’t your average theme restaurant.
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This Roadside Stop Serves Legendary Fried Chicken In Virginia Using A Secret Family Recipe
Can a convenience store truly serve the best fried chicken in Virginia? Locals swear by it, tourists rave about it, and food critics can’t stop talking about it. Mac’s Country Store sits along Patrick Henry Highway in Roseland, looking like any other roadside shop from the outside. Step inside, though, and you’ll discover what all the fuss is about.
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National Organization for Women to host Author Talk and Reception
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Charlottesville chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will be hosting New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Beth Macy for an in-person author talk and community conversation on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 PM at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center in downtown Waynesboro.
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March at Shenandoah River State Park: Salamanders, Wildflowers, and Nights in Nature
March is shaping up to be a busy month at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, with family programs, nighttime adventures, and a spring preview that includes wildflowers, moss, and one of the park’s most popular seasonal attractions: vernal pools. Chief Ranger for Visitor...
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Harrisonburg Italian restaurant owner celebrates becoming US citizen after 30 years
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - After three decades of building a life and a business in the Shenandoah Valley, the owner of Brothers Italian Restaurant has reached a major milestone: becoming a United States citizen. For more than 15 years, Massimo Coppola has done more than serve Italian food — he...
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Virginia All-You-Can-Eat Gem So Good, It Deserves A Visit In 2026
What if the ultimate feast existed right in Alexandria, Virginia, serving whole lobsters, fresh sushi, and hibachi grills that sizzle on demand? This buffet has locals buzzing and visitors planning return trips before they even finish their first plate. This isn’t your average all-you-can-eat spot where quantity trumps quality. Instead,...
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People Drive From All Over Virginia For The Insanely Good Comfort Food At This Old-School Diner
Some restaurants serve food, and then there’s Frost Diner in Warrenton, where the comfort food is so good it should probably come with a warning label about becoming emotionally attached to meatloaf. This shiny silver beacon on Route 29 has been drawing crowds from across Virginia, and once you...