Small Plates, Bold Moves at Pacifica
- By Leona Baker
- Food & Drinks, Restaurants, Archive
- October 30, 2023
Christopher Glover has made a big impact on the local dining scene by thinking small. By which I mean the artfully crafted, immanently shareable small plates featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients for which his restaurants in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton and the Outer Banks have become known over the years. But also, I mean the fine art of [...]
2023 Giving Back Awards Winners
- By CoVa Mag
- CoVa Contests, Features, Giving Back Awards, Archive
- October 29, 2023
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 heart grow three sizes. This year, as always, it was a privilege to learn about the many amazing things being done by local nonprofit organizations to make our community a better place to live and [...]
Enchanting Holidays at Virginia Hotels
- By Megan Williams and Leona Baker
- Lifestyle, Travel & Getaways, Archive
- October 30, 2023
As the holiday season beckons with the promise of warmth, joy and a touch of magic, what better way to embrace it than through travel? As winter casts its chilly spell, families and friends embark on journeys that lead to reunions or new adventures. For many, traveling during the holidays is a cherished tradition, a [...]
Santa Kenny Is a Storyteller
- By Chelsea Sherman
- Culture & Community, Lifestyle, Archive
- October 30, 2023
It was 2015, and Kenny Hydock of Suffolk had just retired from 30 years in the Coast Guard. Like many men who retire from the military, one of the first things Hydock did was grow out his beard. He didn’t know it at the time, but that small act would change everything. A few months [...]
The Banque Two Steppin’ for 50 Years
- By Grace Silipigni
- Culture & Community, Lifestyle, Archive
- October 30, 2023
Norfolk might be known for its history, beaches and award-winning breweries, but boot scootin’ is alive and well thanks to the port city’s number one country bar, The Banque. From the outside, newcomers may be wary of what The Banque has to offer. The 7,000-square-foot line dancing venue is, after all, sandwiched between several chain [...]
Run, Run Rudolph: Holiday Races
- By Leona Baker
- Activities & Events, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Archive
- October 30, 2023
Break out your running shoes, jingle bells, candy cane tights, Santa hats and reindeer antlers for jolly good measure. The proliferation of annual 5K, 8K and 10K race events in Coastal Virginia has spawned quite a few with holiday themes, and many participants go big on the spirited attire. And why not? These events are [...]
Local Breweries Have Hearts of Gold
- By Leona Baker
- Drinks, Features, Food & Drinks, Archive
- October 30, 2023
It’s a sunny Wednesday afternoon at Coastal Fermentory in The Yard District in downtown Newport News, and I’m enjoying a snifter of Coastal Fermentory’s Unicorn Rave sour with prickly pear and plum. As I sip and savor, the red-bearded, mild-mannered Seth Caddell is preaching the gospel about the importance of giving back to the community [...]
G Marie Luxuries, a New Gem in Virginia Beach
- By Betsy DiJulio
- Lifestyle, People, Style & Shopping, Archive
- November 1, 2023
From Coco Chanel’s, “Accessories are what makes or marks a woman,” to Michael Kors, “I’ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman’s outfit,” jewelry has been the subject of many memorable quotes. For Gale Higgs (photo above), owner and founder of the recently opened G Marie Luxuries in Virginia Beach, “Jewelry [...]
Yash Chhabra’s Buffet of Vegan Flavors
- By Betsy DiJulio
- Culture & Community, Food & Drinks, People, Archive
- November 1, 2023
Sometimes it takes a while for an idea to, well, marinate. In the case of Dr. Yash P. Chhabra’s new cookbook, it took 15 years. But it was worth the wait for the man behind local favorite Rajput Indian Cuisine. When I transplanted myself to Virginia Beach in 1990, there was not a single Indian [...]
Bringing Nature Indoors with Houseplants
- By Megan Williams
- Home & Garden, Life, Archive
- November 1, 2023
Houseplants bring a touch of nature indoors, adding vibrancy and life to any living space. One of the most rewarding aspects of plant ownership is propagating new plants from existing ones. Propagation is not only a cost-effective way to expand your collection, but it also allows you to share the beauty of your plants with [...]
Shop Local for Unique Experiences This Season
- By Arielle Patterson
- Style & Shopping, Archive
- November 1, 2023
This holiday season, instead of giving someone in your life the latest gadget or something they’re bound to regift, opt for a hands-on experiential gift. These experiences can be even more thoughtful than a physical gift and also give the recipient a chance to enjoy their favorite local activity or explore something new in Coastal [...]
Try These Recipes from “We Love a Soup” Cookbook
- By Leona Baker
- Food & Drinks, Recipes, Archive
- November 1, 2023
Few foods are more shareable than a big pot of soup made from scratch with fresh ingredients and lots of love. And April Burke, Kitchen Supervisor for The Hunt Room at The Cavalier Hotel, knows that as well as anyone. That’s because she’s been the culinary mastermind behind The Hunt Room’s soup of the day [...]
CoVa Dining Guide: Ghent
- By Hannah Serrano and Leona Baker
- Food & Drinks, Restaurants, Archive
- October 29, 2023
It’s a Ghent Thing! In our Dining Guide section, we feature some of our favorite eateries and dining establishments in the region, selected and listed by cuisine type, theme or geographic area. In this edition, we celebrate all things Ghent. This historic Norfolk neighborhood is known for its artsy, eclectic vibe as well as a [...]