Food & Drink
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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.
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Turkey Timeline: When and Where to Order Your Local Thanksgiving Bird From These Virginia Farms
Looking for a local bird this Thanksgiving? Here’s your guide to buying one in VA.
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We Asked, You Answered: The 10 Best Places to Get Brunswick Stew in Virginia
Virginians know a thing or two about Brunswick stew – so we asked hundreds of them to share their favorites from every corner of the state. Here’s where they sent us.
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Must Love Dogs: 12 of the Best Hot Dog Joints in Virginia
If you love dogs—hot dogs that is—stop by one of these 12 joints scattered throughout VA
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Who Has the Best Brunswick Stew in Virginia?
Whether it’s made with chicken or squirrel, Brunswick stew is a Virginia staple. We want to know: Who has the best Brunswick stew in your neck of the woods? We’ll reveal our readers’ top picks soon, so cast your vote today! Where in Virginia do you live? Richmond/Central Virginia NoVa Hampton Roads Southwest Virginia Who…
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Discover These 4 Virginia Reader Recommended Pizzerias During National Pizza Month
If there’s ever a month to celebrate, it’s this one: October is National Pizza Month.

























