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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 (5 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.
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 (1 Comments)
Bullish on the Beach
Does King Neptune rule at Virginia Beach, or is it developer and timeshare impresario Bruce Thompson? With city officials, Thompson is keen to bring more upscale development to a resort area trying to shed its reputation as a “redneck Riviera".
Jun 20, 2011 by Peggy Sijswerda in Travel & Leisure (1 Comments)
In-State Inspiration
10 spring break destinations right here in Virginia
Mar 7, 2011 by Daryl Grove in Nearby
We Promise Foundation, Virginia Beach
The We Promise Foundation raised more than $500,000 to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses.
Mar 1, 2011 in Click!
Hangar Dance Redux
Reimagining a WWII-era 1940s social
Feb 14, 2011 by Christine Stoddard in Departure
Tidewater Classic
Remembering architect Lewis A. Rightmier
Jan 20, 2011 by Ann Wright in Home & Garden
Contemporary Revival
The Virginia Beach house Shibui still echoes with the touch of architect Lewis Rightmier.
Jan 19, 2011 by Ann Wright in Inside
Terrace Oysters Recipe
Onion, ham, cheese and Pernod: The Lynnhaven appetizer
Dec 3, 2010 by Eric Doarnberger in Recipes
From Early Terror to Ostreaphile
Chef Eric Doarnberger has learned to love oysters.
Dec 3, 2010 by Peggy Sijswerda in Dine out
Salty, Slippery & Delicious
In its day, the Lynnhaven oyster was prized by celebrities and regular folks alike. Pollution nearly killed off the mollusk, but the seafood classic is making a comeback.
Dec 3, 2010 by Peggy Sijswerda in Nature
Lots of Wine
The Chesapeake Wine Classic Foundation’s annual Grand Auction is a charity event nonpareil
Dec 2, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Arts & Events
John Henley
Fish Stories
Want to watch people at Virginia Beach? Head for the boardwalk. Want to catch a wahoo, tuna or marlin? Head for Rudee Inlet, a hot spot for sport fishing.
Sep 20, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Sporting (1 Comments)
Stroke by Stroke
A midlife dive into the rigors of distance swimming.
Sep 10, 2010 by Caroline Kettlewell in Sporting
By Jiminy, a Diet of Worms
Beach kids blaze trails in entomological cuisine
Aug 13, 2010 by Bland Crowder in Dine out
Chris Crumley
Rare Nature, Close In
Call It Seashore or First Landing — It’s the Beach’s Crown Jewel
Jul 19, 2010 by Jo Ann M. Hofheimer in Sporting
Chris Crumley
Taking Back Bay
Kayaking is Another Way to the Water
Jul 13, 2010 by Jake Denton in Sporting
Robb Scharetg
Striking Power
Naval Air Station Oceana is one of America’s largest and most important military installations. Half of the U.S. Navy’s tactical aircraft are located at Oceana, where scores of pilots daily take to the sky to maintain a state of “combat readiness.”
Jun 10, 2010 by Ben Swenson in At Large
Mark Atkinson
Grand, with Sand
The Cooke-Royster “cottage,” on the North End of Virginia Beach, has been a landmark for strollers and sailors for almost 100 years. A meticulous renovation has readied this expansive Arts and Crafts-style house for another century.
May 13, 2010 by Ann Wright in Inside (1 Comments)
Kip Dawkins
What’s New Is Old Again
Compass Pointe is a rustic—and Romanesque—house on the water in Virginia Beach. Photography by Kip Dawkins • Styling by Bill Sorrell
Sep 23, 2009 by Ann Wright in Inside
The Edgar Cayce Experience
For about 80 years, seekers have sought answers to questions big and small at the Association for Research and Enlightenment in Virginia Beach. Founded by reputed clairvoyant Edgar Cayce, A.R.E. is a place where one can get a reflexology or hypnotherapy treatment, grab some advice on healthy eating or take in a seminar on the “transformation of consciousness.” Was Cayce a quack or a mystic? It’s hard to say—but A.R.E. devotees say his ideas and theories (he had thousands) have improved their lives. By Peggy Sijswerda • Illustrations by Shawn Yu
Jul 1, 2009 by Peggy Sijswerda in History