FOOD & DRINK
Popular French bakery moving to Colley Avenue in Ghent
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Five years after opening in Norfolk’s Neon District, popular French bakery La Brioche is heading across town in the heart of Ghent. The bakery will take over the former home of Colley Discount Pharmacy, a beloved local business that closed last year after about four decades.
It started with a promise: Hampton man’s sauce hits 70 Food Lion stores
Six years ago Tahjere Lewis tasted the sauce his aunt made, and he knew: “We need to turn this into a business.” This month, Aunt Carol’s Sauce hit 70 Food Lion stores in the Hampton Roads area, including in Carrollton, Poquoson and Williamsburg. The tomato-based sauce comes in mild and spicy and is used as a marinade and dipping sauce for meats, vegetables, and seafood such as shrimp, oysters ...
Virginia convenience stores close Tuesday to protest proposed skill game legislation amendments
NORFOLK, Va. — The skill game machines at Race Coast Mart on E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk sits dark and untouched, and on Tuesday afternoon owners locked the convenience store’s doors. “Revenue wise, I’m down 25 to 30%,” owner Japan Joshi told 13News Now. On...
Pagan River osprey that fell from nest reunited with mate
Thomas and Suzan Askew spent a weekend listening to the sound of “Ozzy” pining for “Sharon,” only to hear his frequent chirping go unanswered. They’re the names the Askews have given to two ospreys occupying a nest visible from the couple’s dock overlooking the east bank of the Pagan River. According to the Chesapeake Conservancy, […]
Celebrating 36 Years in Business
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Our pets are part of the family, which is why we want to make sure they have the best! Stephanie Silva joined us from Care-A-Lot Pet Supply to share how the locally-owned business has been focused on making sure furry friends are pampered and treated well.
Fun to Do: Monster Jam weekend, John Mellencamp and more
Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. It’s Monster Jam weekend, featuring big wheels and big fun as Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Megalodon and others take to the dirt. 7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. Sunday at Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive. Tickets start at $15. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For pit ...
Monster Jam®, Earth Day and Virginia International Tattoo | Weekend guide
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – Enjoy events across Hampton Roads for the weekend of April 19-21. View the complete Living Local Events Calendar at this link. If you don’t see your event listed, please add it to the calendar. Chesapeake. Chesapeake Arts Festival. Saturday, April 20 from 10...
Cozy cup of culture: Tea Society promotes relaxation, spotlights regional teas
The College of William and Mary is host to a multitude of unique and interesting clubs, one of which is the William and Mary Tea Society. Members of the Tea Society come together once a week on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Students are free to bring their own mugs and indulge in one of the many flavors of tea that are provided for them as they relax, listen to music and chat.
Community Connection: Taste of India
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The 15th annual Taste of India is happening this weekend at Old Dominion University. The event celebrates Indian culture with food, shopping and live entertainment. It is one of the largest Asian Indian festivals in Virginia. It will be held this Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chartway Arena on 4320 Hampton Boulevard.
The International Tattoo celebrates D-Day and NATO anniversaries this weekend
The Virginia International Tattoo opens April 18, welcoming more than 800 military and civilian performers from seven countries for the 27th year. This year, the weekend will include “A Celebration of Freedom,” marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing and 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO.
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