Williamsburg
Few snacks say Virginia quite like a salty slice of country ham tucked inside a soft little biscuit. You can find them at the kind of old-fashioned stores that still sell homemade pies, jars of preserves, and bulk peanut butter right off the shelf. Some sit on farm backroads, and...
For decades, Dick Lamb was a familiar face and voice to generations of viewers and listeners across Hampton Roads. From television to radio, he helped shape the region's broadcasting industry.
Some people plan beach trips around the ocean. Others plan them around the next plate of crab legs, and honestly, both groups have a point. In Virginia Beach, one buffet has quietly built a loyal crowd by stacking its counters with snow crab, oysters, and more than 40 kinds of sushi and maki. It is the kind of place where a lunch break turns into a three-plate strategy session.
3244 Holland Rd, Ste 100 A, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Open Sun–Thu, 12:30 PM–10 PM | Fri–Sat, 12:30 PM–10:30 PM. Boil Bay Virginia Beach makes a persuasive case for turning dinner into a deliciously hands-on event, with crab, crawfish, shrimp, and signature sauce doing most of the convincing.
Some mornings, the universe sends you a sign, and that sign is a box of donuts from Naa’s Bakery in Norfolk, Virginia. If you haven’t heard of this place yet, that’s about to change, and your morning routine will never quite recover. Let’s start with the most...
Two roller skating rinks and more than 11,000 square feet of skating space? That’s a serious amount of room to roll, especially when arcade games add another reason to spend a few hours inside. The Virginia entertainment venue combines traditional roller skating with a lively indoor atmosphere. Its two...
Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. In Virginia, a handful of old-school dining rooms still treat prime rib like the main event, served in rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, candlelight, and plenty of history. These are the places people pick for birthdays, anniversaries, and the...
Simba and I visited the historic Thoroughgood House in Virginia Beach, Virginia, one of the oldest surviving colonial homes in the region! Built around 1719, this remarkable brick residence has stood for more than 300 years, preserving an extraordinary connection to early American history, colonial architecture, and the development of what would eventually become Virginia Beach.
Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...
Simba and I visited Ferry Plantation House in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a historic 1830 brick mansion with centuries of fascinating local history, mysterious ghost stories, and an intriguing connection to the legendary Witch of Pungo! Tucked into a residential neighborhood near the Lynnhaven River, this remarkable landmark offers a glimpse into Virginia Beach's colonial past, when the surrounding area was part of Princess Anne County and waterways served as essential transportation routes.
Tucked into a quiet corner of Virginia Beach sits a restaurant that’s turning regular chicken dinners into road trip destinations. That restaurant is BoBo’s Fine Chicken, and its reputation has grown well beyond the borders of its own zip code. You’ve probably driven past dozens of restaurants that...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — With nearly 27 miles of string lights and nearly 1.3 million individual bulbs, the new Holiday Trail of Lights display going up outside the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach figures to be a completely different experience from the one people experienced on the Boardwalk for more […]
Dick Lamb, whose voice helped define Hampton Roads radio for decades, has died at 88. Lamb passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday morning following a lengthy illness.
While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Zak Hayes, Local Owner/Operator of McDonald’s Restaurants, joins Coast Live to share how The Golden Arches are giving back to veterans this week for Veteran's Day. Plus, a look at the delicious classic and seasonal menu items available for breakfast right now at your local McDonald's!
Some dinners are planned around a reservation, and some are planned around an appetite. In Virginia Beach, there is a buffet where people show up hungry, grab a plate, and head straight for the crab legs. The dining room is big, the buffet runs in several sections, and the line...
More than 15 Christmas themes inside a garden center? That’s a serious commitment to holiday decorating, especially for a business that spends much of the year surrounded by flowers, shrubs, and gardening supplies. During the Christmas season, this Virginia destination transforms its retail space into a festive shopping experience....
After nine years working as a school psychologist, Ocean View’s Aimie Birmingham said it began to take its toll. “I was starting to have physical health struggles related to the stress from the job, and I felt like I was too young for that,” Birmingham said. “During peak...
