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5 Best Restaurants in Hampton, Virginia You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hampton, Virginia — a city where the Chesapeake Bay whispers against the shore, where shipyards and sunlit neighborhoods meet, where the scent of fried seafood and slow-cooked barbecue drifts through streets lined with history and hope. Here, the city’s spirit is woven from the laughter of families at Buckroe Beach, the wisdom of elders who remember the old jazz clubs, the dreams of students at Hampton University, and the quiet pride of those who have called this place home for generations.

Hampton, VA · 13d

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These 6 Virginia Restaurants Have Been Serving Prime Rib The Old-School Way For Generations

Some dinners never go out of style, and a thick slice of slow-roasted prime rib sits right at the top of that list. Across Virginia, a handful of restaurants still serve it the classic way, with dim dining rooms, baked potatoes on the side, and servers who know the menu by heart.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Big movies return to VA Air & Space Science Center in Hampton

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Another place to watch a big movie in IMAX is coming to Hampton Roads! The Virginia Air & Space Science Center in Hampton will begin showing films for the first time in years. The museum’s IMAX theater has the largest screen in Hampton Roads. These movies will begin showing in December. […]

Hampton, VA · 1d

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You’ll Find The Best Country Ham Biscuits In Virginia At These 6 No-Frills Cafes

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...

Virginia · 4d

WTVR CBS 6

Saying goodbye to legendary anchor Cheryl Miller after 42 years at WTVR CBS 6

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This Tiny Virginia Restaurant May Look Ordinary, But It’s A James Beard Award Winner

A sandwich board sign, a black-and-white checkered floor, and a cupcake frosted on the bottom walk into a Richmond restaurant, and the punchline is a James Beard Award. Sally Bell’s Kitchen on West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, is the kind of place that makes you question everything you thought you knew about what a celebrated restaurant is supposed to look like.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Cheryl Miller shares emotional message after 42 years as WTVR anchor

Cheryl Miller is a familiar and trusted presence in Central Virginia. On Friday, she anchored the news on WTVR for the final time, bringing to a close a remarkable 42-year run behind the anchor desk.

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We Tried OPA! Social, Libbie Mill’s New Greek and Italian Restaurant

OPA! Social just opened at Libbie Mill, and we went on the very first day. It’s in the old Crafted space, and it’s a Greek, Italian, and American spot with a much bigger menu than I expected. Two of us shared an appetizer, a salad, and an entree, and the bill came to $53 with tax and tip. Here’s how it went.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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This Iconic Virginia Restaurant Reopened After Nearly Three Years, Bringing Back An 80-Year Barbecue Tradition

An 80-year barbecue tradition returning after nearly three years away? That’s the kind of reopening that can stir up serious nostalgia among longtime customers. Familiar recipes and old neighborhood routines suddenly have another chance to continue. The Virginia restaurant built its reputation around barbecue and the sort of straightforward...

Petersburg, VA · 4d

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10 Virginia Barbecue Restaurants Smoking Ribs, Pulled Pork And Brisket Over Wood

A Virginia barbecue joint sells its house sauce in something called a sauce bladder. Yes, a bladder. Barbecue folks clearly don’t do boring. The names only get better from there. There’s a sandwich called Heaven on a Bun, plus a dessert called Bananamisu waiting after the brisket. But...

Virginia · 1d

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7 Virginia Bakeries Making Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Worth Coming Back For

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...

Virginia · 2d

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Winter is coming: Inaugural WinterWorld schedule revealed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 804Live has released the event schedule for the inaugural WinterWorld at CarMax Park. The winter festival will include a 12,500-square-foot ice skating pond, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, and the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond, standing at 45 feet. WinterWorld will also have several...

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Richmond is throwing a massive 3-day Pickle Party this weekend

From November 6-8, a group of Richmonders is turning a shared affection for pickles into an excuse to bring the city’s culinary, artistic, and cultural communities together for the inaugural Richmond Pickle Party. The celebration will take over the Arts District and Jackson Ward with nearly 75 local businesses, food trucks, fermenters, artists, performers, and more.

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Richmond Food News: Nov. 5-11

RVA loves to lean into a theme, and this weekend is shaping up to be a briny good time. The inaugural Richmond Pickle Party is coming in crisp from Nov. 6-8, with three days to explore all the possibilities of the pickle. Local food businesses are also whipping up everything from pickle ice cream and cocktails to brined fried chicken and other specials. See you in the pickle conga line! (Richmond magazine)

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New Kristallnacht exhibit opens at Virginia Holocaust Museum

A new exhibit on Kristallnacht has opened at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

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‘Rescue Roundup’: Animal shelters band together to help find new homes for pets

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) Dogs and cats from shelters across the state will be available for adoption Friday at Richmond Animal League’s Rescue Roundup. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Richmond Animal League’s campus on International Drive in Richmond. Adoptable pets from King...

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Henrico Citizen

Restaurant Watch: Oct. 17-24, 2026

The Fishin' Pig , 4028 Cox Road, Suite J – During a risk factor inspection on Oct. 19, inspectors observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm in a bar dishwasher containing washed dishes; and barbecue held at 132 degrees in a cookline hot box, below the required 135 degrees. The Mantu

Glen Allen, VA · 3d

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BizSense Beat: Richmond restaurant updates, WinterWorld at CarMax Park

BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR’s Morning Edition on Fridays. Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of Nov. 6, 2026:. Longtime restaurants in Richmond region close — while others...

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 alum Mirage comes to Richmond

In late October, Mirage, a "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum, traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond for a show hosted by local drag queen Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown.