Issue: November / December 2025

Where Coastal Virginia Finds Its Style

From cobblestone streets to breezy promenades, these retail meccas remind us why shopping small feels so good. There’s a certain...

Holiday Gift Guide

Not sure where to start with that holiday shopping list? You’ve come to the right place! Our annual Holiday Gift...

Four Great Winter Getaways

Embrace the season with epicurean adventures centered around epic inns and great mountain towns By Eric J. Wallace Nothing beats...

Coastal Virginia Magazine, Giving Back 2025 Honorees

Recognizing local organizations that are nourishing our communities through food access efforts Coastal Virginia Magazine is proud to present our...

Photo by Leona Baker

2025 Coastal Virginia Culinary Awards

Coastal Virginia Magazine’s second annual formal restaurant awards program features our critics’ selections for the Top 50 restaurants in the...

12 Cakes of Christmas

12 Cakes of Christmas

From festive loaves to show-stopping layer cakes, these holiday bakes bring joy to every table—and they’re simple enough for first-time...

White Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Frosting

A soft, delicate white chocolate sponge layered with peppermint-kissed buttercream and topped with crushed candy canes for holiday crunch. Photo...

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Moist red velvet cake crumbled, mixed with frosting, and rolled into bite-sized delights—perfect for gifting or party trays. Photo by...

Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake with Brandy

Is there anything more quintessentially Christmas than a fruit cake? This rich, spiced loaf filled with dried fruits and nuts...

Gingerbread Mug Cake

A single-serve treat that comes together in minutes—spiced with molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. Ingredients:3 tablespoons all purpose flour1 tablespoon nut...

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