Restaurant Reviews

Southern Grit Magazine Feature: Redwood Smoke Shack BBQ

Southern Grit Magazine Feature: Redwood Smoke Shack BBQ

BBQ….what is it exactly? Depending on where you live, the meaning can vary from an event to a type of meat being served. There is a lot of room for debate, but as a born and raised Virginian, if you tell me we’re having BBQ, I hear pulled pork. My preference for its preparation is simple: a little vinegar, red pepper, bbq sauce on the top, pulled (not chopped) meat, and coleslaw on the side. Many restaurants consider BBQ as an assortment of meats to include pulled pork, ribs, and brisket, and I wanted to find a place that was doing it well.

Esoteric VB: A Hipster Haven, Locale for the Cultured Eater or Just Basic Food?

Esoteric VB: A Hipster Haven, Locale for the Cultured Eater or Just Basic Food?

By definition, Esoteric means something intended for or understood by a small number of people. Before having dinner at the Virginia Beach based restaurant, I read an online review where someone was turned off by them based solely on their use of this word. While this may have been intentional on the businesses part, it didn't bother me because a quick skim of their menu didn't require the use of too much brain power. I had been reluctant to visit due to their attraction to the hipster crowd. I saw that to downgrade them, but so often restaurants with that following serve food that is only aesthetically pleasing (i.e. no real flavor).

48 Hours in Savannah, Georgia

48 Hours in Savannah, Georgia

A friend and I took a quick trip to Savannah only a few weeks ago, and I'm already ready to go somewhere else. 3 day weekends are great if you have limited vacation time, or just want to spend a few days in a new city. Our goal was to find a balance between eating the best food, drinking, sightseeing, and shopping. Here is a roundup of the food and drinks from our weekend.

Terrapin Review: Flashback to 2016 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Terrapin Review: Flashback to 2016 Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Terrapin, a self proclaimed supporter of the slow food movement, and a Chef (Rodney Einhorn) who has cooked at the James Beard house, has been high up on my 'must visit' list for longer than I want to admit. My senseless reason for not visiting...fine dining is intimidating.

2 Course Tuesdays at Voila Cusine

2 Course Tuesdays at Voila Cusine

On "Treat Yo Self Tuesday", a day that I designate to go out and do something nice for myself, I decided to pay them a visit. This coincided with their Tuesday night special, where you can get a two course meal for only $20.

January Brunchcapades

January Brunchcapades

Last month I had the pleasure of meeting myself at several new (to me) coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants in Norfolk and Virginia Beach that I've been wanting to try since they opened. Check them out below!

Mannino's Italian Bistro: Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Mannino's Italian Bistro: Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

I am kicking off Virginia Beach Restaurant Week with a taste of Italy.

Hampton Roads Blogger Brunch Meet-Up

Hampton Roads Blogger Brunch Meet-Up

In an effort to connect with more bloggers in my area, get ideas on how to improve my blog, and of course go out to eat, I recently became a member of the Virginia Bloggers group. To my delight soon after joining, Liz, the sites organizer and Blogger of I Heart Vegetables hosted a Brunch and Meet Up for Hampton Roads Bloggers at Tupelo Honey Cafe in Virginia Beach.