A Soupçon of Spectacular

The Spanish have tapas; the Chinese, dim sum. Italians have piattini and Greeks, the mezze. What does American cuisine have to offer as a match? Increasingly, the answer is small plates.

Jan 12, 2012 by Lisa Antonelli Bacon in Food & Drink

A Rogue's Gallery of Clubs

From the end of the era of swing and big bands, a new nightlife scene evolved in Virginia Beach in the 1960s and 70s. A quick history, from the Top Hat and Peppermint Beach Club to Peabody’s and Rogue’s.

Aug 22, 2011 by Jake Denton in History (3 Comments)

Vision Quest

Virginia Beach ophthalmologist Dr. G. Peyton Neatrour and family spent two weeks in the Philippines this summer, volunteering with the Physicians for Peace Seeing Clearly program. An inspirational family vacation.

Aug 17, 2011 by Mari Pack in Far out

The Surfing Life

Virginia Beach does not have big waves, but it does have a rich history of surfing—it's where East Coast surfing got its start. An epic retrospective!

Aug 4, 2011 by Stewart Ferebee in Sporting

Virginia Handmade

The Commonwealth has plenty to offer those looking for foodstuffs crafted the old-fashioned way.

Aug 19, 2011 by Tracey Love in the beat

Surf, Sand and “Spike!”

Volleyball will debut at the East Coast Surfing Championships in Virginia Beach next week.

Aug 16, 2011 by Katy Lovin in the beat

Virginia Scores High on Fitness, Low on Public Transportation

The Richmond and Virginia Beach metro areas are great places to keep fit, but not so great if you want to take public transport

May 24, 2011 by Daryl Grove in the beat

Virginia Beach Nightlife in the '60s and '70s

From the end of the era of swing and big bands, a new nightlife scene evolved in Virginia Beach in the 1960s and 1970s. Top Hat photos courtesy of John Vakos. Rhondels and Peppermint photos courtesy Ammos Tharp.

The Surfing Life

East Coast surfing got its start in Virginia Beach—in 1912—and the East Coast Surfing Championship, held annually, is 50 years old. Photography by Stewart Ferebee.

Waterfront Classic

A new Shingle Style home in Virginia Beach is a waterfront classic with its rustic, unpainted shingles, but the interior is open and bright and surprisingly contemporary. Photography by Dave Chance