Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Food + Beverage

The Edge District Hosting Inaugural Restaurant Week April 1-8

WILLIAMSBURG-To promote the expanding food options in Greater Williamsburg’s Edge District, the district will host its inaugural Restaurant Week from Saturday, April 1 through Saturday, April 8. The Edge District is the section of Greater Williamsburg along Second Street/Merrimac Trail...

Special Easter Events Lined Up At Colonial Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG-Colonial Williamsburg has two special events planned in early April ahead of the Easter holiday. Colonial Williamsburg will host an Easter-themed Afternoon Tea at Williamsburg Inn Thursday, April 6 through Saturday, April 8. The event will feature musical entertainment and...

New Coffee Establishment Headed To Denbigh

NEWPORT NEWS-A new coffee establishment has plans to open up shop in Newport News. The new business, 7 Brew Coffee, is opening a location on Denbigh Boulevard. The company recently purchased property at 398 Denbigh Blvd. Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer announced on...

Williamsburg’s First Luxury Mobile Bar Makes A Splash

WILLIAMSBURG- Sipping Southern is a luxury full-service mobile bar service that aims to bring a touch of style and charm to corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Established in February 2022, it was created by Williamsburg natives Courtney Popelka...

Chick-fil-A Saying Goodbye To Popular Side Dish

Chick-fil-A fans are in for a surprise. The popular fast-food chain has decided to eliminate the side salad from its menu effective Monday, April 3. At 470 calories per serving, the salad is composed of a bed of mixed greens,...

O’s Cakes In Newport News To Close After Two Years In Business

NEWPORT NEWS-After two years in operation at Patrick Henry Mall on Jefferson Avenue, O’s Cakes is planning to close up shop. The business will close permanently on April 1. O’s Cakes first opened in February 2021 to great fanfare. The cake...

DQ Grill & Chill Now Open For Business in York County

YORK-It’s official. The new DQ Grill & Chill located off of George Washington Memorial Highway in the Grafton Shopping Center is open for business. Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen, a Virginia-based DQ franchise, hosted a ribbon cutting Monday, March 20,...

Pop’s Drive In Restaurant In York County Is For Sale

YORK-Loyal fans of the legendary Pop’s Drive In restaurant in York County, brace yourselves. Change is in the air. The popular diner is officially closing its doors under current ownership on Thursday, March 23. Long & Foster Real Estate listed...

Two New Gloucester Eateries Opening March 21

GLOUCESTER – A pair of new restaurants in Gloucester, one featuring Italian food and the other a deli, are opening on Tuesday, March 21. Jack Bertuglia announced his newest restaurant, Fiorello Ristorante Italiano in the White Marsh Shopping Center, will...

Joint Ribbon Cutting Celebration Set For Three Greater Williamsburg Businesses

WILLIAMSBURG-The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the openings of three area businesses with an upcoming collaborative business ribbon cutting. The event will take place on March 28 beginning at 2pm and honor two new businesses in Williamsburg as...

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