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Wine tasting coming up May 23 at River Stone Chophouse

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:00 GMT

The wines of Churchill and Claiborne will be featured at a tasting coming up at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at River Stone Chophouse in Suffolk.

Virginia Beer Fest coming up May 18-19 in Norfolk

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:25:00 GMT

Brews from across the state, the country and the world will be poured at the Virginia Beer Festival.

South African wines shine at 99 Main's dinner on May 17

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT

South African wines from De Morgenzon and a five-course menu inspired by them will be paired up when 99 Main presents a wine dinner on Friday May 17.

PFAC BBQ & Auction coming up May 17

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:44:00 GMT

Great barbecue and an art auction are on the plate when the Peninsula Fine Arts Center holds its annual fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the center.

Add these cupcake shops to your dessert list

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:33:00 GMT

Our cupcake shop survey running on the Food page overlooked two shops.

Casual Gourmet classes help the home cook

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:14:00 GMT

Home cooks can hone their skills by enrolling in the Casual Gourmet series of cooking classes presented by the Culinary Institute of Virginia in Norfolk.

LongHorn Steakhouse opens up in Hampton

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:41:00 GMT

A new steak house has opened on the Peninsula.

Norfolk Tides serves up a pork challenge

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:29:00 GMT

The Norfolk Tides has added a “pork challenge” entree and contest to this season’s menu at Harbor Park in Norfolk.

Dishing Up Virginia in Newport News

By Karen Morgan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT

Posted by Karen Morgan, Features Editor -- Hampton Roads food writer Patrick Evans-Hylton came to The Mariners' Museum in Newport News April 25 to talk about his new cookbook, "Dishing Up Virginia," and share some of the culinary delights he feels makes his home state great.

Hardees campaign supports military charities

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:26:00 GMT

For the third time, Hardees restaurants is partnering with military charities for its Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign.

Festival of Taste coming up April 26 on Jamestown Island

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:39:00 GMT

Eight area chefs are pooling their talents for “Festival of Taste on the James,” a food event to benefit Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheel.

Peninsula Town Center hosts Sunday farmers market

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:57:00 GMT

Peninsula Town Center in Hampton is launching a farmer’s market beginning May 19. Times will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through the end of Opctober.

Town Point wine festival expands to two days

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:52:00 GMT

This year’s Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival has expanded to two days. The popular gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 4-5 in Town Point Park along the downtown Norfolk waterfront.

Muscarelle fundraiser in May features auction of fine wines

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:00 GMT

The Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary will host its third annual Wine & Run for the Roses fundraiser beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, on the museum grounds.

Mariners' hosts Craft Beer Festival in May

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:16:00 GMT

The Mariners' Museum is hosting its first annual Craft Beer Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4.

Peninsula restaurants help in the fight against HIV/AIDS

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:24:00 GMT

A record dozen Peninsula restaurants are participating in Dining Out For Life, the annual fundraising evening to benefit ACCESS AIDS Care. This year’s event will take place April 25 at more than 70 Hampton Roads locations.

Chef Evans-Hylton hosts tasting and signing at The Mariners' Museum

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:07:00 GMT

Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton will host a food tasting and book launch for his latest cookbook, “Dishing Up Virginia,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News.

She-Crab Soup Classic returns April 27 to Virginia Beach

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:34:00 GMT

Twenty-one restaurants have signed up to participate in the 5th Annual East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic to be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at 24th Street Park along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Sister Cities Yorktown plans two events

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:15:00 GMT

Sister Cities Yorktown has two food-related events coming up.

East Beach festival coming up April 27-28 in Norfolk

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:04:00 GMT

Norfolk’s East Beach neighborhood is hosting its fifth annual Art, Jazz, & Wine Festival on April 27-28.

MAD About Chocolate marks first anniversary with giveaways

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:17:00 GMT

MAD about Chocolate cafe and bakery in Williamsburg is celebrating its First Anniversary this week with free prizes to win.

Wine columnist plans food & wine evening

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:36:00 GMT

Daily Press wine columnist Roy Williams is hosting an evening of food and wine pairings April 25 at the Town Point Club in downtown Norfolk.

Cove Tavern plans to expand to Newport News

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:18:00 GMT

Cove Tavern plans to open a second location this summer at 711 Lakefront Commons in the City Center development in Newport News.

Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest sold out

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:01:00 GMT

Tickets to the Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest coming up Saturday, April 13, have sold out.

Tartan Day comes up April 6 in Williamsburg

By David Nicholson | 757-247-4794 — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:17:00 GMT

Scottish food is one of the highlights of Tartan Day coming up Saturday, April 6, in Williamsburg.