Food Finds

Coffee drink with whipped cream and muffin, from The Dancing Turtle in Hatteras Island, NC
Food Finds

Wasting Away at the Dancing Turtle

A Hatteras Island spot where ‘nothing’ at home

By Steve Cook | October 12, 2023
Ice cream cone at Scoop RVA
Food Finds

A Special Day for Coneheads at Scoop RVA

For National Ice Cream Cone Day, or any other day of the year

September 21, 2023
Ribs and French fries. Food and travel writer Steve Cook takes us to the Great American Ranch in Mechanicsville, Virginia, for great American food, deals, and hospitality.
Food Finds

Great American Deals at The Great American Ranch

A down-home welcome and food

By Steve Cook | September 7, 2023
Magnolia Restaurant’s vegetarian plate is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Don’t miss the fried green tomatoes. Photo by Peggy Sijswerda, for the Foodie Adventure in Charleston.
Food Finds

Foodie Adventure in Charleston, SC

Discover why this Lowcountry destination is a top spot for visitors

By Peggy Sijswerda | August 23, 2023
Barbecue tray from Gordonsville's BBQ Exchange with onion rings, hush puppies, pork
Food Finds

Barbecue Road Trip in Central Virginia

Beware the Barbecue Triangle

By Steve Cook | July 27, 2023
Pastries at The Park for food at Sunday brunch.
Food Finds

Sunday Mornin’ … at The Park RVA … Comin’ Down

A generous brunch, nestled among fun and games – with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

By Steve Cook | July 6, 2023
Shake Shack Richmond malted chocolate shake, cheeseburger, and fries. From Steve Cook
Food Finds

Shake Shack Richmond

Is it all that it’s shacked up to be?

By Steve Cook | June 29, 2023
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams pairs two delicious, nostalgic sweet treats in Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts Ice Cream, launching June 22, 2023.
Food Finds

Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts Ice Cream

Jeni’s new flavor stirs nostalgia

By Annie Tobey | June 22, 2023
fried chicken Joshua Resnick, for article on Southern soul food restaurants in Richmond, Virginia
Food Finds

Lots of Local Southern Soul

Black-owned restaurants serving up inspired dishes

By Kelli Lemon | June 14, 2023
Maggiano's family style dining - plate of spaghetti with meat sauce, and cutlets with parmesan
Food Finds

Doing It Family Style at Maggiano’s Little Italy

Go with an appetite – a really big appetite

By Steve Cook | June 1, 2023

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