Food & Drink
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Inside scoop: 10 unique VA ice cream shops to visit for National Ice Cream Month
With the hot summer temperatures upon us, be sure to stop by a local Virginia creamery to celebrate National Ice Cream Month.
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Free meals for kids: A look into Virginia’s summer feeding programs
No child should have to go without food during the summer, but many families struggle to fill their tables when school is out. Thanks to federal, state, and local programs, summer can remain a fun and carefree time for many Virginians. Here’s how the people behind summer feeding programs are bridging the childhood hunger gap.
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7 places to eat after VCU’s graduation
Virginia Commonwealth University’s graduation ceremonies bring the pomp and circumstance to Richmond this weekend. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate your grad, check out one of the unique dining destinations on this list.
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From resorts to museums, here are the best senior discounts in Virginia Beach
Because the area is so popular among the 55+ crowd, there are plenty of senior discounts in Virginia Beach. Here are some of the best.
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Hampton Roads’ pie trail: Where to indulge
If you love pie, check out this list of 11 stops to visit in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. You can enjoy a slice or two, then take a whole pie home for later.
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Transport yourself to colonial times at this tavern in Alexandria
Living in the 21st century can make it difficult to imagine what life must have been like in the 1700s. However, it’s still possible to get a literal taste of what Colonial life was like by visiting Gadsby’s Tavern in Old Town Alexandria.
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Tell Us Your Favorite Bakery in Virginia
From NoVa to Norfolk and everywhere in between, Virginia has some fantastic bakeries. Whether you’re going for cakes or cookies, breads or brownies, we want to know: What’s the best Virginia bakery? Tell us in the form below, and we’ll announce the top choices soon! What's the best bakery in Virginia? Proper Pie Co. May's…
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Dogwood’s 2023 reader recommended recipe guide
So you’ve bought the turkey, you’ve purchased the ham, and you’ve procured the chicken. Now what in the world are you making to go with them? We asked our readers, and here’s what they had to say.
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Farm-to-Table Holidays: Where to Buy From Local VA Growers
Thankful for your community farms? Show them your love by shopping locally for your holiday feasts.
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The Best Local Doughnut Shops in Virginia’s Coastal Plain
If you’re looking to sample some of the best local doughnut shops Virginia has to offer up and down its Coastal Plain region, we’ve got you covered with this list of eight going north to south.
