Coastal Virginia Magazine

1 month ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

At the recently opened expansion of the Perry Glass Studio at the Chrysler Museum, art and architecture combine to create a space that celebrates the collaborative performance of glassmakingAs transparent as the sparkling works of glass coaxed from molten sand by fire and breath, so are the processes employed by the team of artistic alchemists in the newly expanded Perry Glass Studio, a jewel in the crown of Norfolk’s Chrysler Museum of Art.

1 month ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Leona Baker

Sometimes the best things come as a delightful surprise. I was both delighted and surprised by Prime Mediterranean, a new restaurant located off the beaten path (at least for Southsiders) in Middlesex County and serving a mélange of dishes from Italy, Greece, Southern Spain, France, Turkey and other coastal countries of the Mediterranean region. There is nothing monochromatic about the tantalizing plates emerging from the kitchen of chefs Heather Minter and Jonathan “JL” Lewis.

1 month ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Grace Silipigni

Dining out used to be simple. You went to your favorite restaurant, ordered the regular and left feeling full and happy. In today’s vibrant culinary landscape, however, dining out has become so much more. Restaurants are no longer just places to grab a bite but destinations for immersive experiences. From meticulously curated wine pairing dinners to themed culinary events, the focus has shifted beyond simply satisfying hunger to creating memorable moments.

1 month ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Betsy DiJulio

Many of us wouldn’t want to do our teenage jobs as adults, but sometimes the grass cutter grows up to be a landscaper and the waiter grows up to own a restaurant. In the case of Reese Lusk, the drape, blind and shade installer grew up to own The Designer Workshop (TDW).

1 month ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Leona Baker

D.C.’s Capitol Hill inevitably conjures images of lawmakers and lobbyists, politics and protests. But this iconic neighborhood in the heart of the nation’s capital also happens to be a really vibrant place to visit, whether for a weekend getaway or a work retreat.  If you are a lover of history, art, books or food—or, like me, all the above —Capitol Hill is a veritable treasure trove of flavors and finds waiting to be savored and explored.