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Food Truck Tracker: Here's What Food Trucks in the Area are Doing
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (792+ words) HISTORIC TRIANGLE " Several food trucks from the Historic Triangle continue to serve culinary creations throughout the community. From breweries, distilleries, and vineyards, here's where you can find local food truck operators the weekend of April 24-26. Saturday: Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine…...
Residents, Restaurant Leaders Oppose Proposed Meal Tax Increase in James City County
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (506+ words) JAMES CITY COUNTY" Community members and restaurant industry representatives voiced strong opposition to a proposed increase in the county's meal tax from 4% to 6% during a recent public hearing, warning it could hurt local businesses, workers, and residents already facing rising…...
Whitley's Peanut Factory Marks 40 Years with an Eye on Virginia's 250th Celebration
1+ week, 5+ day ago (558+ words) GLOUCESTER " What began as a small kitchen experiment has grown into a staple of Virginia's peanut industry. This year, Whitley's Peanut Factory is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of family tradition, innovation, and steady growth in Gloucester. For owner…...
$1, 000 Donated to Food Bank During Grocery Outlet Ribbon Cutting
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (189+ words) WILLIAMSBURG" The Grocery Outlet donated $1, 000 to the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank on April 9 during its ribbon-cutting in celebration of the grand opening. "I love this community, I've raised family here, raised my kids, been here for 15 years, and I'm just…...
Williamsburg Baker Turns Food Blog Into Thriving Business
2+ week, 2+ day ago (792+ words) WILLIAMSBURG " What began as a food blog during college has grown into a thriving bakery rooted in connection, quality ingredients, and creativity for Ashlyn Bowden, owner of Plate Fete. Bowden said her journey into baking professionally started during the COVID…...
Grocery Outlet to Open on April 9 in Former Earth Fare Location
2+ week, 6+ day ago (168+ words) WILLIAMSBURG" The Grocery Outlet will officially open its doors in Midtown Row for shoppers starting on April 9, with a special giveaway for the first 100 people in line. The company says it chose to open a location in Williamsburg as it…...
Busch Gardens Announces Food and Wine Festival Returns April 23
3+ week, 4+ day ago (205+ words) WILLIAMSBURG" Flavors are in full bloom this spring at Busch Gardens as the Food & Wine Festival returns on April 23, with over 65 all-new bites and beverages to sip and sample throughout the theme park. The park says that visitors can enjoy…...
Hometown Radio Interview: Eleni Koliopoulos, Owner of Sip & Smile Coffee and Soda Truck [AUDIO]
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (123+ words) Williamsburg Yorktown Daily Hometown Radio Interview: Eleni Koliopoulos, Owner of Sip & Smile Coffee and Soda Truck [AUDIO] Eleni Koliopoulos, the owner of Sip & Smile Coffee and Soda, came to the 92. 3 FM The Tide studio to share that in January she…...
Inside No Nuts Donuts: Where Allergy-Friendly Treats Take Center Stage
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (447+ words) WILLIAMSBURG" Catie Maharg started making donuts for her son as a hobby due to his allergies. Now it's become something so much more. Maharg started developing recipes with foods she had as a kid that he would likely never get…...
Naz's Halal Opening Soon in Midtown
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) WILLIAMSBURG" Naz's Halal will be opening a location in Midtown Row, a franchise that specializes in halal casual dining with Mediterranean and Greek options. The franchise location is being opened by Muhammad Abdullah (who moved here back in December), his…...