Wear Your Flip Flops, Get a Free Smoothie!
June 19th is National Flip Flop Day, so slide on your favorite sandals and head over to your local Tropical Smoothie Cafe to pick up your free smoothie! From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tropical Smoothie Cafe...
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Gather ‘Round the Va. Beach Hearth
You hear “wood fired” and your mind immediately goes to pizza. At least mine did. Boy was I ever wrong. It was the first thing owner Clint Compton told me after shaking my hand, “Oh we’re not a pizza...
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Tuesday Taste with Patrick Evans-Hylton
Hey everyone, did you catch my Tuesday Taste segment on The Hampton Roads Show this week? We’re always reporting on palate pleasing food news you can use. Here is a recap of what we talked about, and...
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Your Guide to Norfolk Restaurant Week
It’s time to start trying new restaurants in Norfolk. Sunday, July 12 kicks off Norfolk Restaurant Week! It goes on until next Sunday July 19th. Interested in Seafood? These places have you covered....
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Sweet at Virginia Beach: Tupelo Honey Cafe
I am celebrating today. Tupelo Honey Cafe is officially open in Virginia Beach, and that means you get to experience the amazing biscuits (served with homemade jam and the restaurant’s namesake,...
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Local Eats with an International Flavor
Yes, I admit I’ve planned entire itineraries around what and when I will eat. One of the best parts of the travel experience is enjoying the foods of the region. Every place serves something to enjoy...
View ArticleFoodie Fork-Cast: Cheers to Virginia Craft Beer Month
Virginia has had a long love affair with beer; it’s been enjoyed here since 1607 and we even have a recipe from George Washington for his brew. From Ales to Vienna Lagers and everything in between,...
View ArticleRecipe: Grilled Watermelon Salsa
Summer just wouldn’t be complete without firing up the grill or slicing into a ripe watermelon. Mix those two together and you have a winning combination for a delicious and easy salsa. Grilling fruit...
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Carib Shack: A Taste of the Islands in Virginia Beach
In all the places I’ve lived and visited, I never felt the need for Caribbean take out. Now that I’ve checked out Carib Shack, I’m glad we have a place like this in Hampton Roads, both because of the...
View ArticleTasting Hampton Roads with Patrick Evans-Hylton
Hey everyone, did you catch me this past Tuesday on The Hampton Roads Show? I joined the always fabulous Luana Munoz on the sofa to dish up the latest food news you can use. You can watch the video...
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Grab a Slice at Your Pie
Ward’s Corner has come a long way since I graduated from ODU in 2006, and one of the most cheerful additions, in my opinion, is Your Pie. Initially, the concept isn’t overwhelmingly creative. A...
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Foodie Fork-Cast with Patrick Evans-Hylton
Hey there fabulous foodie friends! Did you catch me this week with my Tuesday Taste segment on The Hampton Roads Show? Host Chris Reckling and I talked about all the food news that’s fit to eat...
View ArticleFind Fabulous Fall Food During Suffolk Restaurant Week
Hampton Roads foodies always have something to celebrate, but Suffolk is getting really sweet November 7-15. Restaurant Week is back! Local Suffolk restaurants will dazzle both the palate and the...
View ArticlePlaces Open the Night Before (and/or on) Thanksgiving
One of the things that makes Hampton Roads so unique is the melting pot of transplants that make up the area. As the holiday season approaches, because of jobs, deployments, or other circumstances...
View ArticleNorfolk’s Great Hot Cocoa War
Some of your favorite restaurants around Norfolk have challenged each other to see who has the best hot chocolate. The chocolaty battle will go down at the Grand Illumination parade Nov. 21, and the...
View ArticleHampton Roads’ Newest ‘Hot Spot’ Opens Saturday
Exception(Ale) Growler Fills and Gourmet is now open in Ghent! Patrons can enjoy gourmet cheeses and baked goods while tasting from any of the 40 rotating taps of the most desirable craft beers and...
View ArticleWilliamsburg Restaurant Serves Patrons and the Community
The Blue Talon Bistro in Williamsburg has enjoyed a great reputation providing French inspired cuisine since 2004. Owner and General Manager Adam Steely opened up the restaurant with Owner and...
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Commune – Real Food
If you’re familiar with the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, you’ve probably noticed a lot of activity in the area – specifically on 17th Street. Several new businesses have opened their doors offering...
View ArticlePost-Christmas Craft Beer Brewery Events around Hampton Roads
Craft beer breweries around Hampton Roads were closed for the Christmas holiday, but will be back open the day after. Get out of the house, or take some family that’s in town and show them what the...
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Chocolate Rimmed Champagne Flutes
Cheers to the New Year in the most delicious way with Willie Byrd Dark Chocolate Sauce! Simply dip your champagne flute into the chocolate sauce and put in the fridge for a moment or two. Add...
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