Virginia Air & Space Science Center
Your imagination will soar when you visit the award-winning Virginia Air & Space Science Center, the official Visitor Center of NASA Langley Research Center, as you observe historic aircraft and spacecraft suspended from the Center’s 94-foot ceiling and enjoy IMAX films in 3D on a giant screen. This world-class facility, nestled in Hampton’s picturesque downtown [...]
Crushing the Orange Crush Game
Main Squeeze: How the Waterman’s Orange Crush inspired the region’s juicy love affair with VB’s signature citrusy cocktail By Leona Baker | Photos By Jacqui Renegar, Performance Foodservice Virginia At the risk of crushing a few hearts in the 757, this origin story starts with a shot of truth. Neither Waterman’s Bar & Grille nor [...]
CoVa Dining Guide: Pizzerias
Pies in the Sky: These Coastal Virginia pizzerias have local roots and they’re here to calm your ’zza cravings one slice at a time In our Dining Guide section, we feature some of our favorite dining establishments in the region, selected and listed by cuisine type, theme or geographic area. In this edition, it’s all about pizza. [...]
Riverwalk Restaurant Is Back in Yorktown
Take Me to The Riverwalk: Destination for seafood lovers on the Yorktown Waterfront reopens in celebratory style under new ownership The vibrant Shrimp Givesti on the menu at the recently reopened Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown is a delightfully simple dish of sautéed shrimp, caramelized shallots, fresh herbs and smoked tomato ragu over shell pasta. It’s [...]
2024 Best Of Awards Results
About the CoVa Best Of Contest The results of the 2024 contest were gleaned through an open online voting platform from Jan. 2-March 4, 2024, available through the Coastal Virginia Magazine website (coastalvirginiamag.com) and publicized via the magazine’s various print, digital and social media. A record number of votes, nearly 250,000, were cast in 2024 [...]
Try These Sizzling Summer Cocktails
Mixing it up at some of your favorite Virginia Beach restaurants with crafty, colorful cocktails you’ll want to sip on all summer long By Leona Baker | Photos By Jacqui Renager, Performance Foodservice Virginia See Also: Crushing the Orange Crush Game How the Waterman’s Orange Crush inspired the region’s juicy love affair with VB’s signature [...]
Stretching the Definition of Men’s Fitness
Muscles and meditation at yoga studios where practitioners reduce stress, increase flexibility, enhance strength, improve posture and prevent injury The definition of a “strong man” has changed significantly since the Gold’s Gym era. During Arnold Schwarzenegger’s time, a man was only considered strong if he pumped at least twice his weight in iron and flaunted [...]
Put Rain to Work with a Rain Barrel
Capture nature’s watery bounty with a store-bought or homemade rain barrel, plus tips for reducing stormwater pollution from your yard Summer rain showers might put the occasional damper on your outdoor plans, but that lifegiving liquid is what makes everything grow and thrive. An easy, affordable way to put nature’s watery bounty to work is by [...]
Fashioning a Cinematic Universe
Ruth E. Carter, Oscar-winning costume designer for films like Black Panther and Amistad, reflects on her Coastal Virginia roots as part of the opening of a retrospective exhibit at Jamestown Settlement In the middle of the room: the silhouette of a queen. Sparkling metallic tulle over a bodacious cream gown inlaid with geometric motifs. On [...]
Escape to Hertford’s Wild Blue Acres
Rental retreat on NC’s Albemarle Sound, the creative brainchild of Press 626’s Lindsay Bennett, is an idyllic haven for getaways, weddings and blueberry bliss Perched at the cusp of the brackish waters of the Albemarle Sound and the bucolic farmland and forest of Hertford, North Carolina, is Wild Blue Acres, a mini resort with a [...]
S.A. Cosby, Noir’s New Literary Lion
Mathews native S.A. Cosby’s award-amassing crime novels nimbly seed gruesome fictitious violence amidst real-life evils Don’t let the snide “bless their hearts” and body parts littering Tidewater fool you. New York Times best-selling author Shawn (S.A.) Cosby loves Virginia. “It’s a big part of my writing,” says the Mathews County native. “But for a long [...]
Welcome to Worth Guitar Shop
Where Suffolk-based craftsman Tony Whitford’s handcrafted guitars strike a chord Photos and Story By Beth Hester Way back in the day when a petite filet minion with two veg, tea and a roll was $5.95 atthe enigmatic Embers Steak House & Lounge (RIP) in Portsmouth, I was one-half of a short-lived acoustic folk duo. We [...]
Catch the Boba Buzz
Shaken not stirred, the international bubble tea craze has brought new flavors and textures to Coastal Virginia Tea, milk and tapioca. While the exact Taiwanese teahouse to combine those melodious ingredients in the late ’80s to create what would become a global beverage innovation remains disputed, the sheer magnitude of boba’s cultural influence does not. [...]
Take a Tiki Tour in VB
Imbibe crushes on the creek on this must-try tiki cruise Pack your cooler and embark on a boozy ride aboard Rum Shaker, a bar-laden and thatch-roofed vessel operated by the skilled captains of VB Tiki Tours. Rum Shaker is the sole watercraft in the Tiki Tour’s fleet and carries guests through the glistening waters of [...]
Get Beachy at 2Beaches
Shop Shore Drive’s upcycled oasis Photo Courtesy of 2Beaches Nestled in the Chic’s Beach community is 2Beaches studio, a charming bayside boutique brimming with unique upcycled and handcrafted finds. Founded in 2022 by longtime friends and local artists Kelly Guswiler and Rebecca Anderson, 2Beaches Studio is a haven for those seeking one-of-a-kind treasures or a [...]
Paddle to Blue Pete’s
Dock and dine with Surf & Adventure Co. Photo Courtesy of Surf & Adventure Co. Since 2000, Blue Pete’s Restaurant has served as a launch point for kayakers embarking on a spectacular sunset cruise with Surf & Adventure Co. Upon their return, guests are invited to explore beyond Blue Pete’s dock and into the eatery’s [...]
Pinup Coffee Takes Off at Back Bay Brewing
Roastery with vintage aviation theme opens in popular brewery Article and Photo by Leona Baker Virginia Beach-based Pinup Coffee’s recently opened location inside of Back Bay Brewing's Farmhouse Brewery on Kempsville Road has given the phrase “niche market” a new level of retro cool. The café is literally tucked into a niche at the base of [...]
Take to the Treetops at Owl Creek
New heights of adventure At Nautilus Observation Tower Photo Courtesy of Owl Creek Landing As if the adrenaline-pumping ropes courses at Adventure Park aren’t thrilling enough, adventure seekers will soon get to explore the park’s 15-story sister attraction. The Nautilus Observation Tower is spiraling structure that will stand 125 feet tall and be fully ADA-accessible. [...]
King of Hospitality Akhil Jain
Landmark Hotel Group President Reigns Over Virginia Beach’s 50th Neptune Festival Court By Chelsea Sherman Akhil Jain’s first memories of the Neptune Festival are that of a young child spending the last weekend of September at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, visiting artists’ stalls and watching the Grand Parade. Later in life, as his career in [...]
