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Santa Kenny Is a Storyteller

It was 2015, and Kenny Hydock of Suffolk had just retired from 30 years in the Coast Guard. Like many...

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The Banque Two Steppin’ for 50 Years

Norfolk might be known for its history, beaches and award-winning breweries, but boot scootin’ is alive and well thanks to...

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Run, Run Rudolph: Holiday Races

Break out your running shoes, jingle bells, candy cane tights, Santa hats and reindeer antlers for jolly good measure. The...

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Local Breweries Have Hearts of Gold 

It’s a sunny Wednesday afternoon at Coastal Fermentory in The Yard District in downtown Newport News, and I’m enjoying a...

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Small Plates, Bold Moves at Pacifica

Christopher Glover has made a big impact on the local dining scene by thinking small. By which I mean the...

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CoVa Dining Guide: Ghent

It’s a Ghent Thing! In our Dining Guide section, we feature some of our favorite eateries and dining establishments in...

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2023 Giving Back Awards Winners

Reading through the dozens of nominations submitted for Coastal Virginia Magazine’s annual Giving Back Awards is enough to make even the grinchiest Grinch’s...

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2027 Best Of Virginia’s Eastern Shore: Voting

Show your love for the shore by participating in the Annual Best Of Eastern Shore Awards presented by Coastal Virginia...
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What’s in a Dish? Spiros’ Chicken

Black Angus Dish: Spiros’ Chicken The Dish: Spiros’ Chicken The Origin: Created by and named for former Chef Spiros Boubas...

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New Oceanfront Hotel Has Moxy

At most hotels, ripping the art off the walls will get you shown the door. At Moxy, guests are encouraged...

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