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Cyprus Grille: 2019 Hampton Restaurant Week

Offering a $30 dinner menu for Hampton Restaurant Week, comprised of seafood and twists on classic cuisine, I anxiously awaited my meal at Cyprus Grille.

Rudee’s Restaurant & Cabana Bar: 2019 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Rudee’s is a classic seaside eatery with views of boats floating on Lake Rudee’s dock.

Surf Club Ocean Grille: 2019 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Surf Club featured a $25 three-course dinner menu for Restaurant Week.

Norfolk Seafood Co. & Big Easy Oyster Bar: 2019 Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week

Norfolk Seafood Co. & Big Easy Oyster Bar won me over with its New Orleans-inspired menu.

Bro’s Fish Tacos in Virginia Beach

After eating at Bro’s Fish Tacos in Virginia Beach, I can say that I’ve had some of my favorite tacos ever.

Sly Clyde Ciderworks in Hampton

Over the summer, Hampton Roads was introduced to its first cidery, Sly Clyde Ciderworks.

HamptonThe Cravings QueenDecember 3, 2018Comment

Dish of the Week: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wafflewich from Baker’s Crust in Virginia Beach

If you love a breakfast sandwich but are looking for something other than the typical toast or bagel base, indulge yourself with Baker’s Crust’s Wafflewich.

Virginia BeachThe Cravings QueenNovember 12, 2018Comment

The Hunt Room in Virginia Beach

In addition to the rustic décor, The Hunt Room’s menu features rustic American and Southern cuisine with an upscale twist.

Old City Barbeque in Williamsburg

Old City Barbeque is a hidden gem in the historic city serving up some of the area’s best barbecue.

WilliamsburgThe Cravings QueenSeptember 26, 2018Williamsburg food, Virginia barbecue, pulled pork, ribs, pork belly, Colonial WiliamsburgComment

Dish of the Week: Hella Fitzgerald from Handsome Biscuit in Norfolk

The Hella Fitzgerald pairs a piece of fresh fried chicken with bacon and cheddar cheese, then slathers the sandwich in sausage gravy.

NorfolkThe Cravings QueenSeptember 7, 2018Norfolk food, biscuits, best breakfast, Hella FitzgeraldComment

Pittsburgh’s Best Food Truck

Pittsburgh may be almost 500 miles away from coastal Virginia, but we can find some of the ‘Burgh’s local favorites at Pittsburgh’s Best Food Truck.

Food TruckThe Cravings QueenAugust 24, 2018Comment

Capt’n Crabby Pop Up at The Boardroom in Virginia Beach

This pop-up event at The Boardroom provided the perfect opportunity for me to satiate myself with Capt’n Crabby’s delectable dishes in a laid-back atmosphere.

Virginia BeachThe Cravings QueenAugust 22, 2018Comment

Capt'n Crabby Food Truck

The first thing that jumped out to me was the sentence “we make our crab cakes the Maryland way.” I was sold.

Kephi Greek Kitchen in Williamsburg

While Williamsburg is full of American history, Kephi Greek Kitchen showcases what a melting pot this country has become.

Dula's Fish on the Fly Food Truck

Dula’s offers a modest menu, with fried fish, fried shrimp, fried oysters and sides.

Food TruckThe Cravings QueenJune 22, 2018Comment

Dish of the Week: Mimosa Flight from Egg Bistro in Virginia Beach

Instead of my usual Dish of the Week post, I wanted to highlight the refreshing, hangover-relieving mimosas I had at Egg Bistro.

Virginia BeachThe Cravings QueenMay 30, 2018Comment

Dish of the Week: Seafood Quesadilla from Stripers Waterside in Norfolk

I took a sneak peek inside the quesadilla to see the crab meat and shrimp held together by Monterey Jack cheese.

NorfolkThe Cravings QueenMay 7, 2018 Comment

Decent People Taproom in Suffolk

Decent People Taproom provides the perfect, casual atmosphere to socialize, snack and imbibe on an assortment of craft beer.

SuffolkThe Cravings QueenApril 26, 2018Comment

Stoley's in Virginia Beach

Over the last few months, I’ve heard nothing but praise from friends and seen nothing but mouthwatering posts online.

Virginia BeachThe Cravings QueenMarch 20, 2018Comment

Dish of the Week: She Crab Soup from Freemason Abbey in Norfolk

As a Maryland-native, I’m no stranger to crab soups, but there’s something special about She Crab soup.

NorfolkThe Cravings QueenMarch 19, 2018Comment