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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of Virginia Loves

There are places you eat at, and then there are places you think about for weeks afterward, and Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center in Virginia Beach belongs to that second, much more exclusive category. Virginia has no shortage of good food, but legendary is a different standard entirely. The Commonwealth...

Virginia Beach, VA · 12d

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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 · 11d

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10 Virginia Breakfast Spots That Make Chilly November Mornings Worth Getting Up For

A Virginia Beach biscuit joint serves its breakfast inside a cottage built around 1919, and in cooler months you can grab a seat by the fire. I love that detail. It turns a cold morning into a reason to leave the house early. That cottage is only the start. One...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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10 Virginia Old School Restaurants That Still Do Things The Delicious Way

One Virginia counter still rolls its famous waffle cones by hand, and the family behind it ties that cone story to 1904. That’s older than sliced bread, which feels like a pretty great bragging right for a dessert. Better yet, that spot has plenty of company across the state.

Virginia · 1d

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Six Virginia Raw Bars Where Locals Shuck Through The Cold Months

Old Chesapeake wisdom says oysters taste best in months with an R in them, and Virginians take that seriously. When the weather turns cold, the water cools down and the oysters get firmer, saltier, and sweeter. That makes winter the best time to pull up a stool at a raw...

Virginia · 2d

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Hunt Down The Most Legendary Brisket In Virginia At This Incredibly Chill BBQ Hidden Gem

There are places you stumble into by accident and places you seek out with purpose, and Dave’s BBQ in Virginia Beach is the rare kind that deserves both. Once you know it exists, hunting it down becomes less of a choice and more of a responsibility. The building gives...

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Redwood Smoke Shack brings BBQ to your holiday dinner table on Coast Live

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Bob Roberts, owner of Redwood Smoke Shack, joins Coast Live to share how easy, convenient, and delicious it is to center your holiday meal around their Texas-style BBQ. Redwood Smoke Shack is taking orders now for holiday dinners, with pickup available at each of their...

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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Norfolk adds 11 local food businesses to catering list after Bon Appétit program

Eleven food businesses completed Norfolk's eight-week Bon Appétit program and can now cater city events. A seventh cohort launches in March.

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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Miracle holiday pop-up bar returns to Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The holiday cocktail pop-up Miracle is returning to Virginia for the 2026 holiday season. Miracle will be popping up at the Stellina and Waterside District late November with festive décor and a themed cocktail menu The event will feature festive original cocktails, with fan favorites such as the Christmapolitan and Snowball Old-Fashioned […]

Norfolk, VA · 22h

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10 Virginia Meat Markets Where Folks Stretch Their Grocery Budget Much Further

One Virginia butcher counter sells a freezer bundle literally named the Budget Stretcher. Yes, really. Somebody looked at a pile of chops and sausage and gave it a name your wallet can love. Now here’s the twist. Another shop near the coast will sell you a whole hog, from...

Virginia · 4d

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Afterglow Brewing plans a second Norfolk location in the former Bold Mariner building in Ocean View

NORFOLK, Va. — Beer lovers will soon be able to hop from Lamberts Point to Ocean View in Norfolk. The owner of Afterglow Brewing has announced a purchase agreement to acquire the former Bold Mariner building on East Ocean View Avenue. Josh Evans, the owner of Afterglow, told me...

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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11 Virginia Restaurants That Locals Say Deserve Michelin-Star Recognition

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...

Virginia · 2d

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10 Virginia Meat Markets That Are Worth Visiting For More Than Just The Cuts

Camel jerky is sitting in a deli case in rural Virginia right now, and I can’t stop thinking about it. That same shop also sells alligator, elk, and wild boar. Then it turns around and scoops soft-serve for dessert. Once I started digging, the surprises kept stacking up. One...

Virginia · 5d

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7 Virginia Ham Facts Virginians Take More Seriously Than Out-of-Staters Expect

For a lot of Virginians, ham is more than something to slice for dinner. There’s a long history and real pride behind it, and visitors don’t always see that coming. Here are the ham facts that can start a friendly argument. 1. Dry-Salt Cure. Virginia ham starts with...

Virginia · 9d

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10 Virginia Buffets Ranked From Worth A Visit To Absolutely Worth The Drive

A buffet in Virginia is shaped like a ship, and fresh crab legs reportedly hit the line about every 10 minutes. I can’t stop thinking about that. The surprises keep coming. One spot serves rice in five different styles. Another lets you cook your own dinner in a bubbling...

Lynchburg, VA · 11d

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10 Virginia Restaurants Serving Comfort Food Without The Hefty Price Tag

One diner on this list never locks up for the night. It stays open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so French toast at 3 a.m. is a real option. That detail hooked me right away. Another spot runs a hot bar loaded with pork chops, beef tips, and mashed potatoes.

Virginia · 6d

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Virginia’s Most Authentic Puerto Rican Food Spot Is Hidden In A Place Mostly Locals Know

A sandwich here stacks pulled pork, pastrami, ham, turkey, and two kinds of cheese. Wait, all of that? Well, that’s a pleasant surprise, and now I want to know more. That towering creation comes from a tiny Puerto Rican kitchen in a Virginia shopping center. The menu also lists...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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10 Virginia Small Town Restaurants That Make The Drive Worth Every Mile

One restaurant on this list serves dinner inside an old gristmill, with a water wheel and grindstones sitting outside. Another runs out of a stone inn that dates to 1728. I love that kind of detail. Virginia hides a lot of its best food in small towns, some with fewer...

Virginia · 5d

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Is Doumar’s In Norfolk Really Where The Waffle Cone Machine Still Runs After A Century?

Some ice cream stands sell cones. One small spot in Norfolk, Virginia, claims a piece of the cone’s own origin story, and it still keeps a historic machine on site that shapes waffle cones the old-fashioned way. Locals have been pulling into its lot for generations, and some families...

Norfolk, VA · 7d