Driving down Route 10 into Isle of Wight County, the stress seems to instantly melt away. Fields of amber and gold, whiskered with just harvested crops, tuck in for the winter and […]
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A Hohl Lotta Kerfuffle in Toano
There it is. The menu, filled with all the good things to eat. Breakfasty things like Avo Toast infused with roasted bell peppers and pickled onions and lunchy items like a 6-hour […]
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Par for the Course at Richmond’s Hotel Greene
Down an unassuming city street in Richmond’s business district, if you aren’t paying attention, you just might miss it. But, do pay attention, and, don’t miss Hotel Greene, the funkiest and most […]
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Extraordinary Cupcakes in the Heart of CW
Hearing how extraordinary Extraordinary Cupcakes are, I just had to try one. So, I ventured over to Illy Coffee in Merchant’s Square next to Colonial Williamsburg, a great little coffee shop with […]
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Shopping, Eating and Loving Historic Yorktown
Historic Yorktown, part of the Virginia Oyster Trail is a beautiful shopping and delicious culinary destination where you’ll find arts and antiques, jewelry and rare books and even small batch chocolates amidst […]
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First Sundays and Tomato Sandwiches
The tomatoes spill over onto the red and white table cloth — heirlooms and beefsteaks in reds, oranges, yellows and greens, bursting with flavor. Next to the basket are loaves of fresh […]
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Deltaville and Gwynn’s Island: A Great Day on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula
Great scenery, great food and great maritime historyDrive time from Williamsburg: About 1 hour Crossing the Coleman Bridge toward Gloucester, you know you are in for a special day. Below you, sailboats […]
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Carino’s Seafood: The Freshest Fish Since 1993… or 1985
Since 1993, that’s how long Carino’s Seafood has been selling fresh fish and shellfish to people all across the 757. Or since 1985, depending on how you count. Back then he brought […]
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Adventure by the Numbers
Ready to try something new? Not sure where to begin? It’s as easy as one, two, three… and four (because with four weeks in a month, it’s only right that you get a […]
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Bald Guys Pies: Plan early, go hungry
I was determined to get a Bald Guys Pie. So, popular, so delicious… so elusive. Every time I tried, I arrived at their recognizably red food truck moments too late. Foiled again […]
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Tea for Two in the Burg
Tea for Two in the Burg is a fun new blog written by two Williamsburg, VA locals who love tea —the presentation, the nibbles and treats and, of course, the variety and […]
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Twenty-Four Hours in “The ‘Noke”
Craft Beers, Great Music and Roasters Next DoorDistance from Williamsburg, VA: 3.5 hours Exiting at milepost 120 off the Blue Ridge Parkway, you spot Roanoke’s historic district in the distance. A once […]
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Scratch that (Sugar Craving) Itch at Scratch Bakery
When traveling on I-64 a stop at Scratch Bakery is always worth making. Scratch Bakery is a cute little gem in the historic Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton. And, if it seems like […]
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Coffee Talk @ 1607 Coffee Company
Just off Jamestown Road, next to Habitat Restore, sits a great little coffee shop, The 1607 Coffee Company. Opened in 2023, they offer a huge and fabulous selection of flavorful specialty coffees, […]