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Evolution of Virginian Cuisine: a Root to Table Culinary Series

The Taste of Blue Ridge announces Evolution of Virginian Cuisine, a historically inspired harvest, as the final pairing dinner of this year’s Root to Table culinary series. Evolution of Virginian…

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Milton’s Catfish and Tomato Gravy Recipe

Catfish Brine Ingredients 6 cups hot water 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 cup dill pickle juice 1 cup Crystal Hot Sauce 1/2 cup orange juice 2 fresh bay leaves 1/2…

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Chef Travis Milton Pays Homage to Appalachian Cuisine

On a recent Monday afternoon, his day “off,” Chef Travis Milton prepared for a big event he was doing in conjunction with the Virginia Nature Conservancy, planted tomatoes on the…

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Devils Backbone’s Thru Hike Dinner at Chow Restaurant & Bar

Thru Hike, one of Devils Backbone Brewing Company’s most notable event series, is making its second annual debut along the East Coast. The seven-day operation arrived to Virginia Beach, its…

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Milton’s Local Teams Up with Devils Backbone to Create Beer Bratwurst

Milton’s Local, a Hopewell-based provider of high-quality and locally sourced meats, has also teamed up with Virginia-based brewery Devils Backbone to create their newest flavor of sausage: Devils Backbone Vienna…

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Farm Dinners are Thriving Across the Commonwealth

Virginia farm dinners are gaining popularity across the Commonwealth, see more below about several of these field to feast meals.   Ayrshire Farm Heritage Breed & Wine Dinner, Upperville In…

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The Shack’s Ian Boden and Caromont Farm Team Up for a Farm Dinner

Photos by Annie Laura, 621 Studios Destination farm dinners aren’t exactly a new thing. Back in 1999, Santa Cruz, Calif.-based chef and artist Jim Denevan made waves when he founded…

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New Book Pays Tribute to Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks

Kelley Fanto Deetz says she’s “restoring culinary justice” with her new book on the legacy of American eating. “I think food is an important part of everyone’s culture, and it’s…

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Chef Patrick Willis Maintains Lemaire’s Acclaimed Reputation

Photos by Jim Pile Chef Patrick Willis describes his mom and dad’s big backyard garden as one of his earliest food memories. “I specifically remember being 6 years old and…

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Tupelo Honey’s Pimento Cheese Nachos Recipe

The Cinco de Mayo festivities taking place at Tupelo Honey Cafe are sure to rival those of any local Mexican joint. On Saturday, May 5, Tupelo Honey is offering dine-in guests…

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New Kent Winery’s Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Ribbon Salad

New Kent Winery is kicking off spring with a full lineup outdoor festivities including live music, themed events, morning yoga, Chesapeake Bay-inspired dinners and more. Also embracing the warmer weather…

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Inn at Little Washington Celebrates 40 Years

This year marks the acclaimed Inn at Little Washington’s 40th anniversary, and there is certainly reason to celebrate. The restaurant and Chef Patrick O’Connell have garnered five James Beard Awards,…

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ViBe Creative District Arts + Eats Walking Tour

Photos by Andi and Zoë Photographers While simultaneous eating and talking almost always gets a bad rap, a new Virginia Beach tour proves eating and walking can be a most…

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The Richmond Barbecue Tour

Too Much Pork For Just One Fork? Take the Richmond BBQ Tour And Experience A Slow-Roasted Renaissance. Photos by Jim Pile The dirty secret about barbecue restaurants in Richmond is that there…

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Tupelo Honey Pairs Dinner with Copper and Oak Spirits

Tupelo Honey Cafe in Virginia Beach partnered with Portsmouth’s newest distillery, Copper and Oak Craft Spirits, for an exclusive three-course dinner event. Customized versions of Tupelo Honey’s most famed South-inspired…

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Press Wine Bar Opens in Virginia Beach

Press 626’s sister location, Press Wine Bar, celebrated its soft opening in Virginia Beach on Dec. 3, and since that first intimate gathering, the wine bar has been in full…

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6 Of The Tastiest Ways To Eat Oysters In Virginia

A population of highly coveted oysters—and the oyster farming industry—has created a major mollusk comeback in the commonwealth’s rivers and bays. This means cleaner, filtered waters, of course, and also…

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A Cultivated Passion: Pippin Hill’s Certified Horticulturalist

For over two decades, certified horticulturalist Diane Burns has shared her agricultural expertise with numerous commercialized and home gardens throughout Virginia. In addition to running her own gardening business for…

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