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Four Plates to Try When You’re at Todd Jurich’s Bistro in Norfolk, Virginia

I sat at a table in Todd Jurich’s Bistro in Norfolk, Virginia with zero expectations of the dinner that would come. As part of a group of writers visiting Norfolk to cover some of the restaurants in the city, I was eager to dine in another restaurant to review the food. Previously eating in Saltine,

What to Order from Four Eleven York’s Menu Before It Changes

The waiter came from behind me and put the amuse-bouche in front of me. I was sitting at Four Eleven York in Norfolk, Virginia with a small plate presenting a tater tot with crab. I couldn’t hide the confused look on my face as I processed that the fairly fancy restaurant placed the cafeteria style

Grab Everyone You Know for a Dining Experience on Spirit Cruises Norfolk

I don’t know if Matthew knows how great he is at his job, but he is pretty great. Chances are you’re confused at whom Matthew is and that’s fine, for now. The hope is that by the time you reach the last sentence on this page that you’ll know why he’s the best at his

Make a Trip to Doumar’s to See the World’s First Ice Cream Cone Machine

Stepping out of the van I thought I had walked into the past. With both feet planted on the ground and looking around me I could have sworn I was somewhere in the mid-1950s, but in an area that wasn’t so racist. Is that likely considering the year and where I was? No, but seeing

Saltine Effortlessly Captures the Seafood Style of Norfolk, Virginia

When landing in a new city, one of my favorite things to do is to find my luggage. If you’ve had travel instances where your suitcases didn’t make it to the destination like I have, then wrapping your hands around your things from the carousel is a great feeling. Just as equally great is the

The Rustic Tart Invites You to Have Some of the Best Desserts in Norfolk

I didn’t know what to expect when visiting Norfolk. While I have a friend who went to college in a neighboring city and another friend who relocated to Norfolk, my only frame of reference for the city is what I’ve been told. I never had the chance to create a first-hand opinion let alone establish