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Thursday, November 26, 2026, is Thanksgiving, and restaurants across DC, Virginia, and Maryland are plating prix fixe menus, tasting menus, and buffets so nobody has to wash a single pan. Let’s get into it, before tables (and desserts) disappear. DC Splurges for a Big Celebration. Fiola pours on the...
Stepping inside the front door of Timberlake’s Drug Store, decades seem to meld together. An old-fashioned soda fountain, homemade sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes give patrons a glimpse into Charlottesville from another era. As shoppers venture farther into the store, it becomes clear that Timberlake’s is beloved for more than...
Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...
A shop famous for New Zealand-style meat pies also bakes a sweet potato pecan pie. I love that twist, because sweet potato pie usually gets treated like pumpkin’s quieter cousin. Virginia bakers clearly never got that memo. One spot folds the filling into hand pies you can eat while...
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia began new SNAP purchase restrictions on November 1, 2026. The state rules differ, which means some everyday grocery items can be treated differently depending on where shoppers live.
Searching for offbeat restaurants in Virginia where every meal turns into a real adventure?. These 10 restaurants pack in bold flavors, wild atmospheres, and experiences that’ll keep you talking for days!. 1. Fallout (Richmond) Richmond has a lot of interesting places to spend an evening, but Fallout on North...
It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.
Grocery shopping has changed for some Americans using food assistance, and the difference may become noticeable at checkout. Since November 1, 2026, SNAP recipients in South Carolina and Virginia have faced new restrictions on which drinks they can purchase using their benefits. While both states have restricted certain sweetened beverages, South Carolina has added limits... The post SNAP Changes in South Carolina and Virginia Restrict Soda, With Candy and Energy Drinks Also Barred in South Carolina appeared first on Timeless Dishes .
Thanksgiving is Nov. 26, so your grocery cart is probably about to get a lot fuller. Food Lion and Harris Teeter both want your holiday business, but they pay you back in different ways. Here are the big differences between Food Lion and Harris Teeter every Virginian should know. Food...
Craving the best country ham biscuits in Virginia?. These 6 no-frills cafes serve up Southern comfort and flavors you won’t soon forget!. 1. Scratch Biscuit Company (Roanoke) Some restaurants spend a lot of time trying to impress you with their decor, and then there’s Scratch Biscuit Company. This...
There’s a kind of comfort only a crackling fire delivers, and it’s even better when you have food and drink in hand. We found five spots in Northern Virginia that feature a glowing fireplace, bringing just the right convivial ambiance to winter drinking and dining. Keep reading to find out where to go to warm up this season.
SNAP benefits no longer cover sweetened carbonated drinks in Virginia or candy, energy drinks and sweetened drinks in South Carolina as of Nov. 1; diet sodas are still allowed in South Carolina.
Here is a sentence you probably didn’t expect to read today: there is a cafe in a small Virginia mountain town that serves brown butter scallops with crispy prosciutto, and you need to go there immediately. Foot of the Mountain Cafe in Buchanan, Virginia is the kind of place...
With the holidays on the horizon, Northern Virginia comes alive with twinkling lights, bustling markets, and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Across the region, you can find festive gatherings that blend shopping, local flavor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Here’s your 2026 roundup of can’t-miss Northern Virginia and DC holiday markets — perfect for gift hunters, family outings, or anyone who loves the magic of the season.
One of the most celebrated dining rooms in America started life as a garage in 1978. Today it holds three Michelin stars, and its seatings book out months ahead. I adore that kind of glow-up. The surprises keep coming. One French spot serves a beef Wellington it calls a Swellington.
A restaurant doesn’t need a Michelin star to serve a meal that feels extraordinary. Plenty of kitchens earn devoted followings through thoughtful cooking, memorable dishes, and the kind of consistency that keeps diners talking. Virginia has restaurants that take food seriously without making every dinner feel like a formal...
Some Virginia dining rooms were already old when the country was brand new, and a handful of them still set tables every week. These taverns once fed stagecoach riders, travelers, and town folks, and today they serve crab cakes, fried chicken, trout, and prime rib under the same beams and beside the same fireplaces.
Bad news for holiday shoppers: The 33rd annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market planned for November 6 to 8 at the new Dulles Town Center expo space is canceled. The market’s events management group posted the update on Facebook. “Dulles Town Center management informed us today that the venue will not have the required permits in time to host our event,” the post says. “We are deeply disappointed, as we know many of you looked forward to shopping with our talented artisans this weekend.”
Hurricane Isaias could only delay Batesville’s annual Apple Butter Weekend, which celebrated its 50th consecutive year at Batesville Field on October 17 and 18—one week later than originally planned. “Until this year, we always said, ‘It’s rain or shine—unless there’s a hurricane,’” said...
Your Food Lion receipt probably ends up wadded in a pocket before you reach your car. But this fall, the line printed at the bottom is worth reading. It shows how your in-store trips are adding up, and it’s easy to miss while you’re juggling grocery bags. Here’s...
