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Looking for Dinner and a Show? Downtown Harrisonburg Has You Covered
Whether you’re in the mood for a high-energy musical or a family-friendly classic, Downtown Harrisonburg has a destination that will fuel you up before an eventful night out. From toe-tapping show tunes to magical undersea adventures, here’s what theater presentations are coming up in and around downtown, and where to eat before or after the curtain call.
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This Hidden Virginia Gas Station Is Actually A Gourmet Destination
What if the best meal you’ve ever had was waiting for you at a gas station? Sounds wild, right?. But that’s exactly what happens at Chicken Coop in Lovingston, Virginia. This unassuming spot on Front Street has been turning heads and filling bellies with food so good it makes you forget you pulled up next to a pump.
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This Virginia Family-Owned BBQ Joint Redefines Smoky Flavor
What if the best barbecue in Virginia isn’t hiding in some big city but sitting right off the highway in Gloucester Point, where the smoke rolls thick and the welcome is warm? Scoot’s BBQ has been turning heads and filling bellies with authentic, slow-smoked meats that rival anything you’d find down South.
northernvirginiamag.com
6 Northern Virginia Bakeries and Stores Selling King Cakes
Mardi Gras is this Tuesday, February 17, and many celebrate by biting into a king cake. Traditional king cakes are shaped in a ring with icing or sugar in the Mardi Gras colors of green, gold, and purple. The cakes contain a lucky trinket — usually a small baby —...
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The Battle for the Best Mexican Restaurant
Downtown Lexington has a variety of restaurants including two very popular Mexican Restaurants. Students at Rockbridge County high school have long debated which is better: Don Tequila or Muchacho Alegre. We decided to figure out the real winner. We judged both of these restaurants based on 5 categories: Food, cleanliness,...
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Waffle House to offer special Valentines Day dinner services
Waffle House is offering candlelit dinner services this Valentines day at select locations. Reservations must be placed in order to secure a spot at the dinner table. As of now, all of the nearest Virginia locations in Chesterfield, Powhatan, Henrico, and Colonial Heights have been completely booked. The service was...
theriver953.com
News Maker John David Smith on Winchester Restaurant Week
We spoke with the Vice President and Founder of Winchester Main Street Foundation John David Smith in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren County. Experience Warren County Where History, Nature, and Family Come Together. John David tells us that this year more restaurants than ever before...
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“Artist Revolutions”: A JMU Student’s Exhibit Displays Powerful Political Art
Art galleries are coming in full swing for the new year! Young emerging talent puts their own—and classic—work on display to commemorate protest art throughout the 20th century. On Friday, February 6th, James Madison University’s student-led gallery hosted its opening night in commemoration of their new location: The...
The News Leader
3 Staunton restaurants we wish made USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year list
USA TODAY Network food journalists from across the country pooled their expertise to select the 2026 Restaurants of the Year , which include the places they know, love, and recommend to friends and tourists. Maude & the Bear, located on 1106 N. Augusta St., made the list . However, there are other restaurants worth celebrating in Staunton, Virginia. Presented in alphabetical order, here are three spots that we wish were on USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year list. Chicano Boy Taco A local favorite, Chicano Boy Taco focuses on serving handmade tacos, Mission-style burritos, bowls and fresh salads. The restaurant believes in adding value to its preparations by using fresh products and meticulous time-honored techniques. Chicano Boy Taco is the creation of Chef Justin Hershey. The taquería is inspired by Hershey's exploration of his heritage. Born in Merced, California, Hershey (born Manuel Borguez Padron Jr.) took his first restaurant job at the age of 15. With his mother's work in the hospitality industry and his family's enthusiasm for dining, entering "the industry" was a natural move. After moving to Virginia, Hershey would work twice with Chef Ian Boden at his restaurants Staunton Grocery and The Shack before opening his own
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Sail250® Virginia Unveils packed Schedule for Historic Semiquincentennial Signature Event conming June 2026 -- Spectacular free events including Parade of Sail, International Fleet events, and waterfront festivals
NORFOLK, Va. — Sail250® Virginia today announced the official schedule of free events for the Commonwealth’s largest planned commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. The 12-day international maritime festival will bring more than 60 tall ships and military vessels representing 30 countries to Norfolk, June 19-23, and 11 Affiliate Harbors across the Chesapeake Bay Region, June 12-23, 2026.