by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | Drink, Featured, Food, Restaurant News
(Sasha Rigney’s creative craft cocktails are exploding in popularity. Photo courtesy of Sasha Rigney.) By Jeff Maisey It’s opening time on a Wednesday at ilo Bistro in Norfolk. Like any other dinnertime throughout the week, a small gathering hovers around the...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
(Beer and pizza is the perfect combination at Wasserhund. Photo by Diane Catanzaro.) By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Yes, Norfolk’s Historic Railroad District has officially gone to the dogs! Earlier this year Wasserhund Brewing Company opened its third location,...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 14, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
By Jeff Maisey Many independent craft beer makers across Virginia have recently answered the call to brew a commemorative release to promote the Commonwealth’s connection to America’s 250 anniversary and the vital role alehouses played in fermenting discussions and...
by Jeff Maisey | May 22, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
(Tina and Scott Luers have big plans for The St. George Brewing Company in Hampton.) By Jeff Maisey Mid-April marked the 28th anniversary of The St. George Brewing Company, the Coastal Virginia region’s longest operating independent craft beer maker. Founding owner...
by Jeff Maisey | Mar 19, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
(Panelists at the Seat At The Table event at Sojourn Fermentory in Suffolk. Photo by Diane Catanzaro.) By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones One of the many things we love about the craft beer community is the camaraderie among those who work in the industry, bringing...
by Jeff Maisey | Feb 15, 2026 | Beer News, Drink
(Robby Willey and Chris Smith. Photo by Diane Catanzaro.) By Diane Catanzaro and Christopher Jones Robert Johnson’s blues masterpiece “Come On In My Kitchen” is a metaphor for sanctuary. The wind is howling and it’s raining outdoors. The kitchen in the song represents...
