GRILL + CHILL | Roasted Garlic Compound Butter for steaks and burgers; Tomahawk steaks at The Fresh Market this week for Father’s Day

We love compound butters, a quick, easy mix of butter and complimentary ingredients. It’s kept frozen or refrigerated until use, … More

GRILL + CHILL | Our Blue Ribbon Burger demonstrated on WTKR TV-3 [video link]

On May 28, 2019 we were excited to join reporter Anthony Sabella during the morning news segment on WTKR TV-3. … More

GRILL + CHILL | Kick Off Summer with a Blue Ribbon Burger

Although there have been ground/minced beef dishes for millennia, it wasn’t until the 19th century that someone put raw meat … More

GRILL + CHILL | Your Official Summer Eats + Drinks | Fire Up The Grill infographic from The Fresh Market

It’s the Summer of Love … the Love of Grilling + Chilling. Here at Virginia Eats + Drinks we are … More

GRILL + CHILL | Your Official Summer Eats + Drinks Guide

Something magical happens from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It’s called Summer. Long sunny days fade into milky twilights illuminated … More

RECIPES | Wine Cocktails at Bottles + Bites, May 2, 2019

Many folks don’t think about wine cocktails much beyond sangria or mimosas, but wine in-and-of-itself can be an amazing base … More

EVENT | Meet The Mixologist: April Tomas of Civil Libation, May 9

Get to know the gals and guys shaking and stirring things up Coastal Virginia with MEET THE MIXOLOGIST, a happier … More

DRINKS | NEWS | And the best whiskey in Virginia is …

File this under, “How do I get their job?” The folks at Liquor.com have ranked the best whiskey in every … More

RECIPE | Groovin’ on Guac + Chips

Guacamole is quick and easy to make, and oh so delicious! I love the fresh, green colors which reflect those … More

RECIPE | Sassy Strawberry Shake

Strawberries begin their season in April, with most coming to market in a few weeks. The Pungo Strawberry Festival celebrates … More

TV | VAEATS on Coast Live, April 8 [recap]

Students from Plaza Middle School who help host the show for the Cool School Challenge, benefiting Special Olympics were guests … More

RADIO | VAEATS show, April 5, 2019 [recap]

Did you catch the latest The Virginia Eats + Drinks Show broadcast? Want to hear it again? Listen here [LINK] … More

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EVENT | Chefs Table at TASTE: Vegan for Non-Vegans, April

Join VAEATS publisher Patrick Evans-Hylton and Chef Victoria Sgro of Kahiau’s Bakery & Cafe [LINK] for an evening of good … More

EVENT | Cork + Fork VIP Grand Tasting, May 5, 2019 [Norfolk]

We want to let you know about a new event coming up. The first-ever Cork & Fork VIP Grand Tasting is a … More

Eat, Drinks + Organize | Taming kitchen counter clutter

Our Eats, Drink + Organize columnist, Charles J. Williams, says a messy kitchen countertop can stifle even the most creative … More

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Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors Please patronize our sponsors; their generous support assures we continue bringing you quality eats … More

RECIPE | Asparagus with Romesco Blanco

Joe Yonan, food and dining editor for the Washington Post, joined us on the March 29, 2019 broadcast of The … More

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