Hannah Serrano

99 Days of Summer Fun

Posted by Hannah Serrano | May 9, 2022 | Activities & Events, Archive, Features

Mark your calendar for these 99 Days of Summer Fun Events and check out our 2022 Summer Fun Guide!...

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Coastal Virginia Filipino Food Directory

Posted by Hannah Serrano | Mar 10, 2022 | Food & Drinks, Restaurants & Food

Turo-Turo Restaurants Meaning “point-point,” turo-turo refers to a cafeteria-style service in...

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Filipino Sweets

Posted by Hannah Serrano | Mar 10, 2022 | Dish, Restaurants & Food

Purple Reign Ube—the vibrant purple yam used widely in Filipino sweets, pastries and desserts—is...

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Chicken Adobo Recipe

Posted by Hannah Serrano | Mar 10, 2022 | Recipes

About the Author Hannah Serrano is a food and beverage marketing professional, passionate home...

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The Food Issue: Flavors of the Philippines

Posted by Hannah Serrano | Mar 10, 2022 | Features, Top Story - Restaurants & Food

With deep roots in the island nation and infinite variations on local family tables and in chefs’...

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Still Sailing: The American Rover at 35

Posted by Hannah Serrano | Aug 18, 2021 | Archive, Culture & Community

Its red sails have become a signature sight on the Downtown Norfolk waterfront, and this year the...

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Norfolk’s Siren Skate Shop is on a Roll

Posted by Hannah Serrano | May 6, 2021 | Archive, Current Scene, Style & Shopping

Photos by Will Hawkins Years ago, when Siren Skate Shop owner Mike Merritt was looking to buy some...

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The Beauty of Bread at Angie’s Bakery

Posted by Hannah Serrano | Apr 8, 2021 | Archive, Cooking, Restaurants & Food

Artist turned baker Ken Garcia Olaes’ creativity rises to the top at family business specializing in Filipino breads and pastries.

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