The Food Issue: Here’s What We’re Dishing Up

By: CoVa Mag
March 1, 2024

OUR ANNUAL FOOD ISSUE

The March-April 2024 edition of Coastal Virginia Magazine is ALL about the EATS!

Here’s a taste of what to expect…
5 Norfolk restaurateurs helping define our region’s cuisine:

Courtney White at Blanca Food + Wine — Chef Courtney White at Blanca

Chef Stephen Marsh and LeGrand Kitchen (pictured at top)
Chef Courtney White McQuarrie and the Team at Blanca Food + Wine
Chef Syd Meers and the Team at Syd’s FishPig Cafe
Chef Willie Moats and the Team at 350 Grace
Chef Tony Caruana and the Team at Luce and Luce Second

View the Entire 2024 Food Feature Flipbook.

PLUS: Also in This Issue

Vegan food — Vegan Chicken and Waffles at Beyond Vegan Cell Food

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