Food Scene

19+ hour, 9+ min ago   (609+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The story of Small Talk Wine began with a friendship between its co-owners that first blossomed at Wild Valentine, a coffee and flower shop in the city’s South End. Sarah DiCecca, the founder and owner of Wild Valentine, grew…...

3+ hour, 7+ min ago   (461+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — A Virginia Beach family known for stocking some of the best local produce at their popular farm stand is growing the business. Creekmore’s Place recently received a $48,498 grant for a new farm-to-table kitchen on the family’s property at…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (326+ words) The cat is out of the bag — the Green Cat that is. The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market has become a franchise. For years, especially during the summer, vacationers would ask her if it was a franchise. “I was constantly…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (388+ words) When a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia in early August, Colombian American Yailenne Escobar knew she had to do something about it. So she brought Colombia to Williamsburg through salsa. According to the United Nations, over 400 people are missing, 300 people…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (276+ words) A beer fest for foragers, free tiramisu and more Food News & Trends We often think of beer as just hops, malt and water, but what about ingredients foraged from the wild? The fifth annual OktoberForest Fest returns to Fine Creek…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (185+ words) The scale of this year's push stands in sharp contrast to last year's numbers. JNS.org reported that Met Council intended to deliver 1.4 million pounds to more than 200,000 people through more than 140 partners, meaning this year's 162-site, 2-million-pound campaign is…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (193+ words) A glass-fronted matcha grinder room is planned to open later in 2026, according to we-heart's report, continuing the café's approach of making tea preparation part of the visible experience rather than something hidden behind a counter. Leading the Ritual Bar's classes…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (40+ words) After Saturday’s less than ideal weather, businesses and hotels at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront say Sunday was a great bounce back day heading into the back end of the Labor Day weekend. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/fun-crowds-and-good-times-says-virginia-beach-oceanfront-business-owner-during-labor-day-weekend/...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (215+ words) ELLISON BAY (NBC 26) — With beautiful weather in Ellison Bay, Newport State Park is celebrating what it has to offer with Newport Wilderness Days. "It's a big event," Newport State Park Natural Resources Educator Beth Bartoli said about the three-day event....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (379+ words) Residents will unofficially bid farewell to the summer season during Labor Day weekend, which will also bring some closures and schedule changes to services in Alexandria. Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7, resulting in an extended holiday weekend for many…...